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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Representation in Thailand
Vacancy Announcement No. 38/2015
Internal/External Circulation
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Position Title: Information Technology (IT ) Associate |
Post Level: General Service (GS) - 6 |
Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement: 14 October 2015 |
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Post No.: 10007342 |
Report To: Assistant Regional Representative (Admin) |
Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement: 27 October 2015 |
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Section: Administration Unit
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Duty Station: Representation in Bangkok, Thailand |
Contractual Status: Fixed-Term Appointment |
Availability of the Position As soon as possible
Duties and Responsibilities
This post falls under the Administration Unit of the UNHCR Representation in Thailand. The incumbent will act as administrator of the LAN system and as such will ensure that data and databases are secure and confidential.
The main duties and responsibilities are
1. Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Printers, LAN points, Hubs, Patch pane, etc. to prevent faults occurring.
2. Provide technical user-support services and training in UNHCR applications, including e-mail, upgrade the Software when instructed.
3. Ensure that information problem recovery is done as quickly as possible by making regular system back-ups.
4. Add or remove users from the Network.
5. Assist in the maintenance of accurate records of users and usage of the Network.
6. Provide technical support to UNHCR’s implementing partners.
7. Carry out minor hardware maintenance.
8. Perform any other duty, as requested.
If required, the incumbent will also
9. Ensure that the clients’ databases are up-to-date by identifying and keeping what is relevant and accurate in an accessible manner.
10. Generate statistical reports as required by the Management for improved decision making.
11. Undertake basic analysis/interpretation of data and draw conclusion or identify patterns/trends, which can assist the work of the Office.
12. Develop forms and tools for data collection and analysis.
Qualification Requirements
- Thai nationality is preferable.
- Completion of Secondary Education or equivalent technical or commercial school with certificate/training in Information Technology and/or other related field.
- Ability to support network (LAN) and computer equipment.
- Knowledge of computer application package.
- Minimum 6 years of job experience relevant to the function.
- Fluency in English and Thai
- Excellent communication and training skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
Please submit your Motivation Letter, P.11 and Curriculum Vitae indicating the vacancy announcement number and position title to: THABAHR@unhcr.org
Applications will not be acknowledged. Only the successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the selection process.
P.11 form can be down loaded from: http://unhcr.or.th/sites/default/files/p11.doc