Result of Service

The IT Assistant (Physical Security Systems Specialist) is expected to achieve the following goals: – Physical access control door readers, video surveillance cameras, PIDS sensors mounted and connected; – ICT Infrastructure equipment including LAN switches, servers, wireless access points mounted and connected; – Structured LAN Cabling, wiring closets, fiber enclosures, patch panels, and racks installed; – Technical documentation for assigned tasks/activities.

Work Location

UN-House ESCWA

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background: ICT plays an integral role in the operation of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). It is one of the fundamental infrastructure components that support the substantive work of the regional commission. This position is located in the Information and Communications Technology Section (ICTS) of ESCWA. ICTS has implemented a range of physical security systems to address the principal requirements of safety and security operations and to support and enhance the processes United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) undertakes. Ensuring that a robust and fault-tolerant physical security system infrastructure is in place to continue or restart security operations in the event of a natural or man-made disaster or disruption has become a necessary and permanent consideration. In this context, the Physical Security Systems Specialist will assist ESCWA and UNDSS to protect the UN House from threats by using various technologies and methodologies. The incumbent will collaborate with other ICT and Safety and Security team members to contribute to the overall ICT physical security strategy and implementation. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall guidance of the Chief, ICTS, and the direct supervision by the Head of Cloud, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Unit, the IT Assistant (Physical Security Systems Specialist) will perform the following tasks: – Assist in installation, troubleshooting, repair, and configuration of Access Control System, Video Surveillance System, Perimeter Intrusion Detection System, and other various security related systems; – Assist in installation, troubleshooting, and configuration of ICT infrastructure equipment including network switches, wireless access points, cabling, patch panels, racks etc.; – Coordinate installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of structured cabling and associated equipment that support voice and data network; – Coordinate installation of equipment such as raceways, trunks, and conduit; – Assist in routine inspections, testing and maintenance of ICT infrastructure equipment; – Assist Network Engineers, System Administrators and Helpdesk when necessary; – Assist in creation and maintenance of network and datacenter diagrams and detailed site documentation.

Qualifications/special skills

A High School Diploma with specialization in Electronics or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in building and maintaining integrated physical security technologies such as electronic access control, video surveillance, motion sensors, intruder detection/alarms, chip-based pass and ID technologies is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required and knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.