Jobs - 29101- Database & Systems Administrator

Database & Systems Administrator

Location :

Abuja, NIGERIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

13-Apr-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

Initial period of one year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

In view of the award of project to design and deploy databank management system at Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) at their premises at 11, Suleiman Barau Crescent, Off Ibrahim Taiwo Street, Aso-Villa, Abuja by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and to be implemented by the ITS Abuja Team, there is a need for the commencement of implementation activities for the project titled GLOT29ING, hence positions to be filled for the successful coordination and implementation of project deliverables at specified timeline and knowledge would be transferred to BPP’s appointed ICT Unit before closure of project.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the IT Infrastructure Projects Coordinator, the Database and Systems Administrator (DSA) provides leadership in execution of ICT services at the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Office, implements ICT management systems and strategies, provides daily technical support to all users and the Application and Development Team. The incumbent is responsible for review and advice on the use of databases for various developed administrative applications that will enhance BPP’s productivity. The DSA promotes a client-oriented approach.

The DSA supervises technical support staff and works in close collaboration with the Network, Applications and Development Teams in Abuja and UNODC HQs staff for resolving complex ICT-related issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

    Implementation of ICT strategies and introduction/implementation of new messaging and intranet technologies
    Enterprise and Departmental databases
    Effective functioning of the CO hardware and software packages
    Support for disaster recovery plans and business continuity

1.    Ensures implementation of ICT strategies and introduction/implementation of new technologies focusing on
       achievement of the following results:

      Compliance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines and   procedures for the
      BPP technology environment.
      Provision of inputs to elaboration of internal policies and procedures on the use of ICT. Elaboration of the content of
    internal Standard Operating Procedures in ICT in consultation with office management.
     Development and update of the ICT annual plan.
     Provision of support to the use of various applications functionality for improved business results and improved client
    services.

2.    Administers Enterprise and departmental databases focusing on achievement of the following results:

    Administers enterprise and departmental databases that support high profile and mission critical systems
    Establishes and implements standard operating procedures to enable proactive database administration best
    practices, including data management, backup and index management, capacity planning, security and performance
    auditing.
    Manages the centralized and decentralized database infrastructure based on various data =base software and
    technologies and located in multiple data centres.

3. Ensures effective functioning of hardware and software packages focusing on the achievement of the following results:

    Manages projects involving feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation of new,
   moderately complex systems, and/or participates as a member of a development team with responsibility for major
   components of the more complex systems.
    Develops detailed system and other functional specifications and user documentation for major database system.
    Maintains, upgrades or enhances existing database systems; troubleshoots and provides continuing user support, to
    include resolving difficult problems, advising on the use of new techniques
    Monitor database transactions to measure performance and continued effectiveness of assigned systems.

4 . Provides support for disaster recovery plans and business continuity focusing on achievement of the following results:

    Develops disaster recovery plans and ensures appropriate planning and training of those responsible
    Ensures high availability and disaster recoverability of the database infrastructure using available and/or recommending
    new technology to support data replication and failover of database operations

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases
    Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis
    Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
    Documents innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures
    Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
    Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
    Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates same in own work
    Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
    Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Level 1.1: Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change
    Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions

Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems
    Uses information/databases/other management systems

Client Orientation

Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships
    Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
    Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
    Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
    Responds to client needs promptly

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Level 1.1: Gathering and disseminating information
    Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems

Core Competencies:
    Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
    Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
    Self-development, initiative-taking
    Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
    Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
    Creating synergies through self-control
    Managing conflict
    Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
    Informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
Secondary Education; first University Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Sciences or closely related Engineering field desirable, but it is not a requirement. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) required. If certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within 6 months.

Experience:
7 years of hands-on work experience in design, implementation, information technology/information management particularly in systems analysis. Database design and programming is desirable. Knowledge of MS SQL and Oracle Database and the working experience on Automated FingerPrint Identification Systems (AFIS) with a demonstrable skill with ERP systems is of great advantage.

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The UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.