INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT, G5

United Nations - UN United Nations Office at Nairobi

Staff Closes 27 Jun 2026 26 days left

Overview

Responsible for the continuous monitoring and first-line operational support of the UNON/ICTS infrastructure, including enterprise and service-provider networks, as well as ICTS-owned data centers and their hosted systems.


Key Responsibilities
  • Performs continuous real-time monitoring of UNON ICT infrastructure.
  • Monitors network, systems, data center, and connectivity environments.
  • Monitors supporting infrastructure, including environmental systems.
  • Identifies anomalies and initiates appropriate response actions.
  • Detects, logs, classifies, and prioritizes incidents and events.
  • Performs initial diagnostics, fault isolation, and first-line resolution.
  • Escalates incidents to relevant technical teams.
  • Tracks and follows up on incidents through to resolution.
  • Supports major incident response activities.
  • Provides first-line operational support for ICT services.
  • Performs IT Infrastructure service desk related functions outside normal working hours.
  • Monitors and supports service performance across enterprise ICT environments.
  • Monitors operational security-related events.
  • Supports ICT operations during high-demand periods.
  • Maintains accurate operational records.
  • Updates and maintains operational documentation.
  • Produces routine and ad-hoc reports.
  • Identifies recurring issues and trends.
  • Participates in operational reviews, testing, drills, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Adapts to evolving technologies, tools, and processes.
  • Supports new systems, platforms, and initiatives.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Required Experience
  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in ICT operations, network support, Network Operations Center (NOC), service desk, or data center operations is required.
  • Experience in monitoring, incident management, and operational support of ICT infrastructure and services is required.
  • Experience working in ITIL-based operational environments is desirable.
  • Experience working in a 24x7 operational environment is desirable.
  • Knowledge of ICT infrastructure environments, including networks, systems, and data center operations is desirable.
  • Familiarity with monitoring, observability, or operational support tools is desirable.
  • Basic knowledge of scripting, automation, or system administration is desirable.
  • Work experience of one (1) year or more in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Formal technical training in ICT, networking, systems, or data center operations is desirable.
  • ITIL Foundation certification is required.
  • Networking certifications (CCNA or equivalent) is required.
Other Details
Languages Required
English
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
initial period of one year
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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