RECRUTEMENT : SENIOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT, Yaounde, Cameroon

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Information Systems Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: Follows-up/monitors the implementation of the work program and maintains data on the status of implementation with IMDIS. Collects data both quantitative and qualitative and carries out analysis comparatively to the indicators of achievement. Ensures consistency, accuracy, and reliability of data on the work program in IMDIS. Serves as focal point for monitoring and evaluation of programmed work and liaise with SPORD on all matters relating to program monitoring and its implementation. Records all outputs implemented and keeps them available for program review. Contributes to the updating of the management dashboard. Supports capacity building activities around the use of the Program/Project Management principles and accompanying systems and tools at SRO-CA. 8. Independently provides full range of programme/project management and implementation assistance at all phases of the programme/project cycle for, typically, a large and highly complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives, seeking guidance only in exceptional circumstances.

• Provides support for computer

 information systems, databases and

•  applications in assigned area; performs complex troubleshooting for various applications.

• Participates in the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new computer

 application systems releases, modules and functionalities; conducts version management.

Installs computer application systems

•  software and hardware according to specifications; monitors applications systems using appropriate monitoring tools and produces monitoring reports.

• Manages, designs, creates, produces and maintains technical documentation for relevant computer application systems and products; manages and administers changes to technical documentation in accordance with prevailing change management and operation procedures.

• Assists in developing/refining support and operations procedures for relevant computer applications systems, including programming requirements and recommendations to users for the programming interfaces.

• Serves as team leader in projects dealing with the planning, specification, design, development, implementation and maintenance of simple computer application systems; liaises with users to define and specify requirements; builds, tests and modifies prototype computer application systems; performs installation and maintenance of computer applications systems in user offices.

• Contributes to feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation and testing of computer application systems improvements and new computer application systems.

• Assists in the identification of user computer application systems needs, including

 business process and document workflow analysis, organization and maintenance of document repositories; identifies classification schema, retention and archival procedures; designs and develops workflow systems; conducts research on document/information/knowledge management computer

•  applications’ tools, procedures and standards. eTui1sb CzK1ol

• Provides support on computer

•  application systems development matters, including security and data backup and recovery.

• Drafts correspondence and communications; including work plan revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.

• Keeps abreast of developments in the field; conducts research on new technologies; performs benchmarking and proposes new acquisitions; assists in the implementation of new technologies.

• Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff; plans day-to-day work and supervises other staff as required.

• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.

• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of organizational information infrastructure, including hardware,

 software and application systems. Knowledge of relevant programming language(s) and ability to use programming skills to develop information systems. Knowledge of system development workflow and document flow processes, ability to conduct research and gather information from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources. Ability to respond to changing requirements and assignments, ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Ability to perform a wide range of

•  application software development and maintenance tasks under minimum supervision. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

10 years of experience in

 information systems analysis and programming, systems administration and maintenance,

 software development, technical writing or related area is required. 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required; Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.