Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/34/2012
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/34/2012
Deadline for Application: 21st August 2012
Position Title:Junior Data Systems Assistant
Position Title:Junior Data Systems Assistant
Contract Type: Service Contract (National Project Personnel)
Duty Station: Nairobi
Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office (FAO-Somalia)
Duration: 11 months
Eligible Candidates: Kenyan and Somali Nationalities
Anticipated Start Date: 1st October 2012
Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Data Systems and Information Manager will provide support in the implementation of the field programme at the country office level and will support the FSNAU Data systems team in software and hardware.
Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Data Systems and Information Manager will provide support in the implementation of the field programme at the country office level and will support the FSNAU Data systems team in software and hardware.
In particular to:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Management
of the FSNAU external mailing list, ensuring it is updated all the time
- Managing
@fsnau emails and tracking the emails sent after release of publications
- Assist in
developing e-forms for data entry
- Reactivating
the Field Information Communication System (FICS) for Somalia-based travel
and security; and ensure it is working at all times
- Maintain the
FSNAU inventory and making regular updates
- Liaising
with other teams, clean and maintain the network drive, ensuring there is
space for new files
- Report to
the FAO Somali Admin team on new equipment acquisition and maintain the
ADM41 form for reporting to HQ
- Maintain the
printer cartridges inventory and ensure that enough stock is retained by
appropriately informing the Operations office
- Maintain
FSNAU Information Management Systems including the integrated database
system in collaboration with the database programmers
- Work closely
with the ICT Officer tom ensure there is constant IT support including web
mail, management of the mailing list and encouraging proper use of the
e-mail system by staff and permissions
Minimum requirements:
- Higher
National Diploma in Information Technology or Diploma in Information
Technology and equivalent IT experience and Training
- At least 2
years experience
- Competency
in computer use including word processing; spreadsheet and web-based
technologies
- Knowledge in
programming
- Previous
experience in developing e-forms
- Ability to
work swiftly and efficiently with all staff members with complete
neutrality
- Able to work
in a multicultural environment
- Ability to
learn and apply new skills
- Self-motivated,
able to work under minimum supervision and manage own time
- Creative and
solution-base thinker
- Honest,
reliable and responsive to the needs of system users
Selection Criteria
- Relevance
and level of academic qualifications;
- Extent of
experience in programme/project management/implementation and
administration;
- Ability to
communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
- Ability to
identify and resolve problems expeditiously and pragmatically;
- Tact,
initiative and sound judgement;
- Knowledge of
and/or experience with the UN system;
To Apply:
Send your application to:
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to
submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement
No.FAO/34/2012 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO
Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot- see following page for
guidelines on how to fill it out).
E-mail is the preferred
means of receipt and the application should be sent to
HR-Somalia@fao.org.
The subject line of the
e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/34/2012.
If making a hard copy
submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL –
FAO/34/2012. and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/34/2012. in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received by the deadline.
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/34/2012. in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Late applications will not
be considered.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
