Antecedentes

In view of the award of a project to design and deploy a databank management system at the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) at their premises at 11, Suleiman Barau Crescent, Off Ibrahim Taiwo Street, Aso-Villa, Abuja by the 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 Electrical Engineer and IT Infrastructure Projects Officer, the Electrical Support Technician provides technical and maintenance support services to the ICT unit, with regards to electrical platform at BPP and various IT Infrastructure Projects. The Electrical Support Technician promotes a client-oriented approach.

The Electrical Support Technician works in close collaboration with the Networks team, Facility Management Unit at BPP and various IT projects and partially at CO for resolving ICT and electrical related issues.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Summary of key functions:

• Support to implementation of ICT systems;
• Effective functioning of the Project electrical hardware packages;
• Support to networks and facility management unit;
• Provision of administrative support;
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

• Compliance with corporate information management and technology standards, guidelines and procedures for the Project and CO technology and facility management environment;
• Provision of inputs to the result-oriented Unit work plan.

Ensures effective functioning of the CO hardware packages, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Performance of routine technical tasks, including changing of hardware electronic components (network racks and accessories, network wiring, power sources, etc.) and routine maintenance and repairs;
• Support in the installation of network and IT equipment and accessories;
• Support to systems administration team in the installation and removal of servers and IT equipment at the Data centre;
• Ensure daily cleaning and maintenance of the raised floor, reporting changes to damaged tiles as and when due.

• Response to user needs and questions regarding electrical platform maintenance or troubleshooting for IT activities;
• Installations of high voltage equipments analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems;
• Assemble electrical engineering system according to given specifications using hand tools and measuring instruments;
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment based on recommendation from a senior engineer;
• Electrical local area network installations;
• Carry out grounding and bonding formations based on instructions and recommendations from a senior engineer;
• Ensure electrical wiring and cabling under the raised floor is accurate and constantly functioning.

Assist to provide administrative support with regards to electricity to the facility management unit of BPP Office by monitoring and reporting generator performance to the senior engineer; monitor and report all cooling systems performance to the senior engineer; install and maintain electrical control systems; and carryout all other electrical and other physical engineering installations & repairs as delegated and assigned.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Participation and assistance in the organization of training for the CO staff on ICT issues;
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Competencias

Operational Effectiveness:

• Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to ICT;
• Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies;
• Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;
• Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations;
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of clerical, administrative, secretarial best practices and procedures, in-depth knowledge of office software applications relating to word processing data management presentation, ATLAS, as required;
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service;
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities.

Managing Data:

• Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases;
• Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative;
• Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy;
• Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others.

Planning, Organizing and Multi-Tasking:

• Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships;
• Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines;
• Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs;
• Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support;
• Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:   

• A Secondary school or Technical Trade Test equivalent in Electrical Craft Work.

Experience:   

• 4 years of relevant working experience with electrical operations and maintenance, Expert skills in Electricals installations, Generators, UPS, and Cooling Systems maintenance; and familiarity with best practices in electrical engineering design and operations is a great asset.

Language Requirements:   

• Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.

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