IT Specialist
Job Summary
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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FAO seeks gender geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAOMembers in all regions.
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture
- Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
- FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
- FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient inclusive resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for better production better nutrition a better environment and a better life leaving no one behind.
The Shared Services Centre (SSC) recommends and administers process management and procedures that need to be executed effectively; ensures the management of quality assurance activities associated with the transactional processes and implementation of service delivery; continuously improves the satisfaction of its customers internal or external while pursuing a continuous improvement agenda that will drive up service excellence while driving down the costs of service delivery through process standardization process automation and self-service capabilities.
Reporting Lines
The IT Specialist will directly report to the IT Associate.
Technical Focus
The IT Specialist ensures quality transparency and consistency of data and processes within his/her area of responsibility and contributes to the smooth functioning of the work of the unit. The supervision received is focused on the quality of work outputs and meeting deadlines.
We offer a consultancy-based (personal services agreement) contract initially for 11 months with a possibility of extension.
Tasks and responsibilities
Provide first-level user set-up and support for the ICT-related services including the Local Area Network Wide-area Networks Wi-Fi Servers Projectors Video conferencing PC hardware and software printers photocopiers and telephone service.
Install and configure standard desktop PCs and laptops as per established policies and procedures; assist in the configuration of backup procedures in the local computers.
Operate and solve problems in the equipment of the office (printers photocopiers etc.) and maintain IT supplies.
Guide users to IT services.
Log and track user requests and produce reports on request.
Assist in identifying hardware and software needs for SSC.
Draft requests for purchase of hardware and software according to corporate guidelines and procedures.
Arrange for delivery and installation of hardware and software to users liaising with central units as necessary.
Perform other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
National of Hungary or resident of the country with valid work permit
Completed high school diploma. University degree/technical diploma from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in information technology or a related field is considered an asset
1-3 years of relevant work experience in information technology and helpdesk
Working knowledge (level C) of English
Working knowledge of the official language of the country (Hungarian)
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
IT Skills: Good knowledge of MS Office applications Internet and office technology equipment. Strong knowledge of Excel.
Good knowledge of corporate ERP systems
Good communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to draft routine correspondence in English.
Ability to organise own work set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to cope with an increased volume of work during peak periods of a limited duration.
Computer literacy and ability to effectively use databases spreadsheets emails and other office technology software.
Courtesy tact and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
HOW TO APPLY
If you need help or have queries please create a one-time registration with FAOs client support team for further assistance: IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger.