About the job
Job Highlight
The effective performance of the ICT Officer(Network) will ensure the client receives expert technical guidance in the design and implementation of a robust and secure network infrastructure, leading to a successful project outcome that meets their requirements and contributes to the achievement of project objectives and the SDGs.
Role Purpose
The ICT Officer(Network) will be responsible for providing expert technical support to the client in the design of their network requirements, participating in the UNOPS procurement process as a technical expert, supervising the implementation phase, and supporting user acceptance testing.
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Network Design Support:
- Review, analyze, and validate client's network design requirements.
- Provide technical recommendations and guidance to the client on network design options, considering performance, security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct market research to identify suitable networking components, equipment, and vendors.
- Develop / support the development of detailed equipment specifications and technical documentation for procurement purposes.
- Ensure network designs align with industry best practices and UNOPS IT standards and security policies.
- Procurement Support:
- Actively participate in the UNOPS procurement process as a technical matter expert.
- Develop technical evaluation criteria for vendor proposals.
- Evaluate vendor proposals based on technical merit, compliance with specifications, and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide technical input to the procurement team during vendor selection.
- Implementation Supervision:
- Supervise the implementation activities performed by the selected vendor.
- Ensure adherence to the tender requirements, specifications, and project timelines.
- Monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct regular site visits to inspect the quality of the installation and configuration.
- Provide technical guidance and support to the vendor as needed.
- User Acceptance Support:
- Support the client and UNOPS in the user acceptance testing (UAT) phase.
- Develop UAT test plans and procedures.
- Assist users in conducting UAT and documenting test results.
- Analyze UAT results and recommend necessary adjustments or improvements.
- Ensure the network meets the client's requirements and performance expectations.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network designs, configurations, and implementation activities.
- Prepare regular reports on progress, issues, and recommendations.
- Contribute to the development of IT policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all technical specifications, resulting in a fully functional network.
- Facilitating successful user acceptance testing, leading to client satisfaction.
Education Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 0 years of relevant experience is required
Desired
Required
Experience Requirements
- Relevant experience is work in Network engineering (both active and passive) or related areas.
- Proven experience in network design, implementation and related procurement aspects is required.
- Experience in reviewing and validating network designs and specifications is required.
- Experience in the design and specification of Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) systems.
- Prior experience in;
- Providing technical recommendations and guidance on network design options, considering performance, security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Market research to identify suitable networking components, equipment, and vendors.
- Developing / supporting the development of detailed equipment specifications and technical documentation for procurement purposes.
- Developing / supporting the development of technical evaluation criteria for vendor proposals.
- Evaluating / supporting the evaluation of vendor proposals based on technical merit, compliance with specifications, and cost-effectiveness.
Desired
- Experience with network security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs is an asset.
- Experience of working in in an international organization, multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
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