UNV Information Systems Assistant

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Mission and objectives

MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Context

Assignment is with family (KINSHASA) Assignment until 30 June 2024, with possible extension until 30 June 2025, depending on the availability of funds and satisfactory of performance

Task description

Within the terms of organization’s delegated authority, under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of the Communication Center (ComCEN) and overall supervision of the Chief ICT Service Management for MONUSCO, duties include but are not limited to the following: • Responsible for transmittal and reception of all outgoing and incoming cables/faxes, including code traffic. • Undertakes logging and archiving of all correspondence in and out of the ComCen. • Ensures that cable/fax traffic is handled promptly, without undue delay and takes remedial action in case of communications difficulties. • Ensures that all communications equipment in the ComCen is always in full working condition. • Keeps records of all telephone/facsimile calls on the telephone lines in the ComCen. • Assists in the operation of the telephone switchboard in case of emergency. • Keeps the secrecy and confidentiality of all correspondence. • Performs other tasks as assigned by the supervisor of the unit. • When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training; and • Performs other related duties as required.