UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization, has an opening for a passionate
and committed professional who wants to make a lasting difference for children in
Zimbabwe. We are seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive
for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good
analytical and organizational skills.
An opportunity has arisen for an ICT Officer to provide technical, operational and procedural
support and end-user services within UNICEF Harare. The national officer will be
instrumental in the implementation, maintenance and improvement of information
technology systems, procedures and activities of the office in accordance with the ICT work
plan. The role requires effective planning and organisational skills along with solid technical
experience to support the office’s ICT needs.
Key result areas for this post include
- Promoting the productivity and effectiveness of the office ensuring the appropriateness
of local computing and telecommunications facilities to meet programme requirements
- Providing accountability for ICT resources through accurate analysis and evaluation of
office’s ICT needs, sound procurement, maintaining software/hardware standards and
accurate recording of inventory and effective reporting of ICT inventory
- Advising on correct interpretation and application of ICT policies and guidelines in
support of the office’s information communication technology needs.
Qualifications and competencies
- Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other relevant
disciplines
- At least five years solid hands-on of relevant working experience is required, including
development and implementation of ICT strategies, management and supervision of ICT
services and teams, hardware and software platforms, telecommunications facilities,
knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications, experience in web design and
development of web-based office applications
- LAN/WAN and Telecommunications experience essential
- Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNE) and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE).
To apply
If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to
make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your
application letter and curriculum vitae quoting vacancy notice number to the following
address.
HR Manager
(Vacancy Notice: No.Zim/2013:13)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare
Or email: hararevacancies@unicef.org
Application deadline: 20 October 2013
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.
Well-qualified candidates, particularly women are especially encouraged to apply.
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