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• Manage
  the use, maintenance and technical support of databases used in the
  operation, input and verifications production of standard and ad hoc
  reports.
• Provide
  support in on-site needs assessment and installation and maintenance of
  UNHCR Telecommunications and IT equipment.
• Install
  and configure the most appropriate type of UNHCR IT and Telecommunications
  systems (HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave Links, Telephony, and satellite systems)
  to meet the field and emergency operations immediate ICT needs
• Ensure
  that the equipment under his/her responsibility is in good working
  condition, by inspecting regularly the hardware and installations. If required,
  arrange promptly repairs or replacement as necessary according to established
  procedures.
• If
  applicable, keep a proper inventory level of all sites spares and return
  spare parts for repair/replacement.
• Monitor
  and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Printers, LAN points, Hubs, Patch
  pane, etc. to prevent faults occurring
• Provide
  technical briefing/training on the equipment to local ICT resources and
  users, including IPs, UNHCR registration tools, ensuring that they are
  able to maintain/use the equipment.
• Provide
  support in the development and configuration of IT and Telecom
  Equipment/Kits used in field operations and emergencies.
• Prepare
  and submit statistical reports based on the standard reporting formats and
  ad-hoc reports, charts and tables as required by the management.
• Provide
  training, as necessary, to UNHCR staff as well as staff-members of
  implementing partners in relevant aspects of data management.
• Registration
  Data exchange oversight.
• May
  be required to coordinate with the GIS officer to ensure that data
  collection is compatible with GIS.

• The
  data management and IT associate is responsible for the management of data
  collection and reporting activities in field operations and provides
  reliable and timely ICT services on the application and infrastructure of
  UNHCR standard ICT services in the Area of Responsibility (AoR). S/he
  receives technical guidance from ICT and data management Officers
  responsible for the data management and Telecom/IT infrastructure in the
  registration operation.
• The
  Office has reliable and up-to-date data on persons of concern.
• Standard
  and ad-hoc reports are produced. Trends and patterns of data are analysed
  and interpreted.
• UNHCR
  Country offices in the AoR have modern and cost-effective ICT systems.
• UNHCR
  ICT equipment and data are protected
• Archive
  and backup database systems ensure security of databases, perform database
  administrator functions.
• Assist
  in development of new applications/Databases needed by the UNHCR Offices/Units
  in area of responsibilities in order to perform their tasks smoothly.
• Ensure
  that the client databases are up-to-date by identifying and keeping what
  is relevant and accurate in an accessible manner.
• Perform
  other duties as required.

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Data Management/IT Associate
  job opportunity should have completed Secondary Education with
  certificate/training in Information Technology & Database Management.
  University degree is desired
• At
  least six years of previous relevant experience.
• Excellent
  knowledge of computer software and database applications.
• Knowledge
  of computer application packages such as MS Office.
• Previous
  supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge
  of any of the languages spoken by the refugee communities.
• Additional
  training skills.
• Knowledge
  of UNHCR programmes and activities.
• Technical
  GIS knowledge.
• Hands-on
  experience with wireless and VoIP systems, electricity, generators,
  lightning protection an asset.
• Fluency
  in English and local language

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