Job Vacancy

Thursday, August 14, 2008

UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
OFFICE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE IN MYANMAR
Internal/External Vacancy Notice HCR/YGN/07/002

Post Title: EDP Assistant

Organization: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Yangon, Myanmar

No. of posts: 1 position
Contract Type/Level: National United Nations Volunteers (NUNV)
Post Duration: 4-months initially (extendable)

Closing Date: 29 August 2008

Applications Details:

Mail applications to: The Admin./Finance Officer - U N H C R
287 Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township, Yangon

Please clearly type the vacancy number and job title, which you are applying for, on the envelope quoting the vacancy number. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged.

1. Duties and responsibilities

A qualified person is required to work in UNHCR Representation in Myanmar, in Yangon. Under the overall supervision of the Administrative/Finance Officer, performs the following:

- Maintenance of all standard UNHCR applications in the offices in all UNHCR country offices. This involves support in using the applications, training end-users in best usage of the applications, and when necessary producing new easy to use manuals.

- Covers all support and maintenance for software, ensuring conformity with UNHCR standards. Performs frequent anti-virus checks.

- Performs routine and frequent servicing and maintenance of all equipment.

- Responsible for support of the Local Area Network in all UNHCR country offices to ensure a smooth and faultless use to all users. This includes troubleshooting, maintenance of the network software and management of the shared disk resources. It also includes training of staff how to best utilize the LAN.

- Advises the Administrative/Finance Officer on problems with computer equipment, and problems with the operating environment (such as power fluctuations).

- Manages the inventory of all computer related equipment, and keeps updated records of new installations, redeployments, replacements and write offs.

- Responsible for the introduction of any new authorized software and ensure proper training of all staff in its usage.

- Any other duties assigned by the Administrative/Finance Officer in related field.

2. Qualifications Required

Technical qualification in Computer Field (hardware and software capability). Ability to successfully repair and service hardware.

3. Languages: Excellent English and Myanmar, spoken and written

Applications should be addressed directly to the Snr. Administrative/Finance Officer, UNHCR OCM in Yangon, 287, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township, not later than COB 29 August 2008 referring clearly to the vacancy notice as advertised. Only short listed candidates will be will be individually notified.

UNHCR OCM YANGON, 14 August 2008