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UNMISS Network Technician Jobs 2023 – South Sudan NGO Jobs

UNMISS Network Technician Jobs 2023 – South Sudan NGO Jobs. UNMISS South Sudan looking for “Network Technician“. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 09th April 2023.

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is a United Nations peacekeeping mission for the recently independent South Sudan, which became independent on 9 July 2011. UNMISS was established on 8 July 2011 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1996.

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UNMISS Network Technician Jobs 2023

The UNMISS has published a job vacancy announcement on 29th March 2023 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of Network Technician to be based in Malakal, South Sudan.

Recruiter United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Position Network Technician
Location Malakal, South Sudan
Country South Sudan
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required Minimum 03 years
Application Deadline 09th April 2023

Task Description

Under the management of the Field Coordinator within the Field Technology Section (FTS), the Network Technician will be responsible for:

  • Installing, configuring, maintaining network equipment and services in a mostly Cisco network environment;
  • Ensuring all network cabling and equipment are properly grounded minimizing, if not completely, infrastructure failure;
  • Providing backbone support via optical fiber cables to various sites as required;
  • Providing support to communications/data connectivity;
  • Assisting in the installation, testing, labeling and commissioning of structured Cat5e/Cat6 and fiber optic cables both indoor and outdoor networks;
  • Liaising with other sections/units regarding network services;
  • Using network management and monitoring tools to troubleshoot, analyze and report resources utilization;
  • Implementing and supporting network security features such as firewalls, SSL-VPN access, IDP/IPS, and Security Management systems;
  • Ensuring the installation of all UTP and STP cables meet the TIA 568B (TIA/EIA TSB-67 standards) or other applicable international standards;
  • Assisting with plans for the layout and installation of communications closets (cabinets/rack) and the terminations of communication cables and/or main distribution points (MDFs);
  • Assisting with the preparation of specifications for the requisition of equipment and services related to the networking operation;
  • Managing and ensuring optimal operation of the Field Office network services;
  • Coordinating with other internal and external specialists to ensure proper connectivity of the Field Office network to the Internet and other external services;
  • Intentional training and mentoring of national colleagues;
  • Performing 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 in-stance 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

Required education level:

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering.

Required experience:

  • 3 years of experience in ICT network and communication services, with excellent knowledge of current protocols and applicable international principles/standards is required.
  • ITIL v3 Foundation and Cisco certifications such as CCNA are required.
  • Prince2 Foundation is desirable,
  • CCDP or CCNP is desirable as an added advantage.
  • Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge in scripting Linux, Windows 10, Cisco network devices, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocols.

Languages:

  • English, Level: Fluent, Required
  • Arabic, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Other Details

  • Duration: 7 months (with possibility of extension)
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNMISS Network Technician Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1698199952121088

The Closing Date: 09th April 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website unmiss.unmissions.org
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