Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Information Systems Assistant

Task description
Under the direct supervision of an Information Officer in the Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks : - Provides basic technical support on relevant hardware and software systems applications in assigned area. - Supports senior staff in the creation and maintenance of application software within Lotus Notes, Microsoft Access and web-based architectures, etc. ; assists in the preparation of technical and user documentation, as well as in the production of training materials. - Provides support on software development matters, including security, data integrity and recovery ; assists with needs assessment for new systems (including modifications to existing systems) ; performs ongoing reviews with users and developers and responds to requirements; requests, implements, provides operational support and maintains various applications. - Conducts research on new technologies as requested ; keeps abreast of developments in the field ; assists in testing and evaluating new products and technologies. - Performs other related duties as required. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to : - Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day) ; - Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country ; - Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities ; - Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. ; - Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers ; - Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 - 26
Nationality
• Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
• 0 years of experience in software development skills such as Python/Django, PHP, R, Java, C++, Jupiter Notebook, JavaScript, SQL databases (MySQL, Postgres), various machine learning algorithms, DSpace, Drupal, and Microsoft tools : PowerPoint, PowerBI, Forms, and Teams (demonstrated interest and/or experience up to 2 years)
• Experience working in teams and in engaging with clients. Working with multi-cultural teams would be an advantage.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded
• Currently studying towards a degree in information systems, computer science or another relevant field.

Area(s) of expertise
• Information technology

Languages
• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level
• Secondary education

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
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