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• Plan, direct and
  coordinate the daily operations of Servers and clients computers
  operations at the NECOC;
• Ensures maximum issue
  resolutions in minimum time and ensure maintenance of server based
  computer systems;
• Evaluates new
  information systems products or services and suggests changes to existing
  products or services to better aide the end user;
• Gain understanding of
  operational processes and needs as it relates to technology and
  communication equipment and work effectively with other staff in the
  coordination of IT and identifying operational technology needs;
• Ensures proper
  functioning of NECOC’s information processing system and makes upgrades as
  necessary;
• Communicates regularly
  with management and all users of information services and systems;
• Sets security systems
  including managing the firewall, setting up an anti-virus policy defining
  Software download guidelines, and defining disaster recovery procedures;
• Bridges the gap
  between information users and programmers by facilitating requirements for
  local and wide area networking communication links between the parties;
• Keep computer
  equipment, hardware, and software updated to meet NECOC’s needs and
  monitors communication equipment, like switches, router, and microwave
  link;
• Maintains working
  relationships with relevant stakeholders on issues of early warning;
• GIS Services; digital
  mapping, project support, systems set up, distribution of technical files;
• Database Services;
  largely focused on government supporting standards, shareable systems and
  compatible information fields. Developing specialized systems for line
  operations;
• Develops mobile
  (phone) application on the national early warning system linked to the
  database server;
• Development of a
  national early warning system database;
• Training of early
  warning personnel and roll out of the national early warning system
  nationwide;
• Generate information
  from databases for analysis by NECOC technical staff;
• Maintain and train
  relevant personnel on the disaster and climate modelling systems;
• Recommends appropriate
  maintenance strategies to ensure uninterrupted systems usage and proper
  backup and recovery procedures are adhered to;
• Recommends adjustments
  to systems and/or equipment to ensure cost efficient and effective
  systems/equipment infrastructure;
• Stay abreast with
  technology updates to ensure technology opportunities are taken advantage
  of, whether the opportunities relate to speed, improved processing, cost efficiencies;
• Perform any other
  reasonable duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or management

• The ideal UNDP candidate
  should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Tehnology; 
• Technology and
  excellent skills in Server management and database programming and
  Administration from a recognized University. 
• A minimum of four years’
  related experience in the field of Information Technology and Project
  management, however experience in software development environment and use
  of current technologies, such as Virtualization, mobile applications, and
  complex systems is preferable;
• At least 2-3 years’
  work experience in the development of and supporting early warning
  systems;
• Ability to work a very
  flexible shift including weekends, nights and holidays when necessary and
  manage multiple concurrent tasks;
• Highly skilled in the
  use of computers, adapts to new technology, keeps abreast with changes,
  learns new programs quickly, uses computers to improve productivity and
  ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic work place;
• Generates new ideas,
  challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages
  innovation, solves problems creatively;
• Proficiency in the use
  of computers and office software packages and handling of web based
  information management systems.
• Fluency in both spoken
  and written English

• Understands the main
  processes and methods of work regarding to the position;
•  Identifies new
  and better approaches to work processes and incorporates same in own work;
• Strives to keep job
  knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of
  learning;
• Demonstrates good
  knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Design and Implementation
  of Management Systems;
• Uses
  information/databases/other management systems;
• Excellent
  problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills;
• Good writing and
  communication skills;
• Ability to work in
  multi-disciplinary teams.

• Reports to internal
  and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• Organizes and
  prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;
• Establishes, builds
  and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with
  internal and external clients;
• Responds to client
  needs promptly.

• Demonstrating/safeguarding
  ethics and integrity;
• Self-development,
  initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team
  player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and
  encouraging open communication in the team;
• Creating synergies
  through self-control;
• Managing conflict;
• Informed and
  transparent decision making.

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