Date of First Publication: 6 December 2008

The Support to Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal/UNDP is looking for experienced and qualified Nepalese citizens for the following positions with substantive experience, in order to support the Constitution Building Resource Centre operations.

Post Title: IT Officer - SB 4-Peg I
No. of positions: One
Contract Type: Service Contract
Duration: One-year, initially (renewable)
Annual Gross Remuneration: Rs. 848,592.00

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the National Manager of the Resource Centre (RC), the incumbent is responsible for the overall ICT system maintenance and programming to support the RC functions such as: Library and audio visual library with Internet facility, training (computer, language, and thematic), workshops and lectures, simultaneous interpretation, and NGO partnership grant. S/he is responsible for developing an ICT strategy and ensuring implementation of the strategy and introduction and implementation of new technologies in the Resource Centre. Specifically the incumbent is responsible for the following tasks:

Web Programming:

Develop online databases for library e-cataloguing, RC user information and other aspects of the RC; functions/services, if required, manage the RC website, advise Management the best ICT technologies/solutions to meet RC core functions

System Administration/Maintenance:

Administer the LAN/Servers of the RC (approximately with 50 workstations initially); Manage regular back ups and restoration procedures for servers and critical data., implement necessary measures to keep a high level of IT security in the office; Coordinate computer training for the RC clients and staff, supervise IT support staff, undertake other related tasks as instructed by the supervisor.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT:

• Master's degree in Computer Information Systems or related field with minimum three years or a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or related field with minimum five years of experience involving responsibility of web programming, database development and Network Administration at professional level.

• Web programming skills and experience in Open Source Languages is preferable, industry standard certification like MCSE, CCNA/CCNP is desirable

• Past experience in doing similar work in UNDP or any international agency would be an added advantage, ability to work and deliver outputs under pressure, excellent writing skills in both English and Nepali, good communication skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment.


For detailed Job Description of the position, please visit the following UNDP website: http://www.undp.org.np/vacancy

Applications should be submitted no later than 25 December 2008 by email, to: hrmu1.np@undp.org or in a sealed envelope to:

UNDP Operations Department
(Ref: SPCB/UNDP),
UN House, Pulchowk,
P.O. Box 107,
Kathmandu, Nepal

Only Applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.

Applicants must submit the updated standard UN Personal History Form available from the UN House Reception or the UNDP webpage http://www.undp.org.np/vacancy

Work experience and/or academic knowledge in relation to gender and social exclusion will be an added advantage.

Women, Dalits, Janajatis, Madhesis, people with disabilities, and other minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

UNDP has a policy to have a gender balance in its staff at all levels by 2010.

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