Organizational Setting

The Division of Information Technology provides support to the IAEA in the field of information and communication technology (IC, including information systems for technical programmes and management. It is responsible for planning, developing and implementing an ICT strategy, for setting and enforcing common ICT standards throughout the Secretariat and for managing central ICT services. The IAEA’s ICT infrastructure comprises hardware and software platforms, and cloud and externallyhosted services. The Division has implemented an IT service management model based on ITIL (IT Infrastructure Librarand Prince2 (Projects in a Controlled Environmenbest practices.The Client Services Section (CSis responsible for setting standards, providing first and second level support of the IAEA’s desktop computing environment, delivery of the IAEA’s IT training programme and promoting client oriented services. It designs, manages and implements desktop services, including their architecture, processes and policies to meet current and future business requirements. It aims at achieving the delivery of agreed levels of services to clients in compliance with best practices defined by international standards, in particular ITIL.

Main Purpose

Under the Supervision of the Head of the Service Delivery Unit, Client Services Section , the IT Support Technician provides support for the maintenance, installation, configuration, repair, and removal of hardware and software items, and follows up and resolve incidents received by the MTIT Service desk. He/she provides efficient support to clients in the utilization of IAEA’s information systems resources and ensures that issues reported are logged and addressed. The IT Support Technician is responsible for first level support related to regular maintenance of end user systems and software, such as desktops, laptops, mobile devices and other multifunctional devices. The IT Support Technician provides first level support for the ERP System, AgencyWide Information System for Programme Support (AIP.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Act as point of contact for responding, resolving, and tracking all incidents and service calls received by the MTIT Service desk. Manage calls (incidents and service requestreceived by logging it to the online system, prioritize and monitor until completion.

Respond and solve incidents/service requests including troubleshooting, installation, and removal of hardware/software using supplied installation instructions and tools, following agreed testing and implementation standards. Deploy new or upgraded desktops, laptops or core application images.

A support agent providing first level support, addressing ERP related incidents, issues and requests.

Contribute to the development and implementation of ERP user support and training modules and manuals.

Deploy, test and support IAEA’s standard desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile devices and all other peripherals including supply of consumables. Develop and/or enhance installation and configuration procedures as well as documentation.

Assist with resolving problems (e.g. poor performancand faults (e.g. system failuroccurring in the operation of hardware and softwareespecially those requiring greater installation expertise.

Conduct tests of hardware and/or software using test procedures and diagnostic tools; correct malfunctions, calling on other experienced colleagues and external resources as required, documenting results in accordance with agreed procedures.

Maintain IT equipment in meeting rooms, training rooms and conference centre.

Troubleshoot issues related to LAN network and wireless network.

Participate in projects, including implementation of hardware and software tools and systems.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framewor

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Asset Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Completed secondary school, postsecondary training/diploma in computer sciences is desirable.

Minimum of five years of relevant working experience providing IT support to ERP (Oraclusers as well as IT support to end users in the LAN environment.

Handson experience and familiarity with end user device software and hardware.

Technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills of Windows 10, O365, and Office 2016 as well as other related software is desirable.

Strong IT Service Desk related experience with ability to deal with established deadlines and priorities.

Knowledge and experience in emerging technologies such as cloud computing, mobile device management is an advantage.

Organizing skills: Ability to prioritize work assignments, organize own schedule, perform routine work independently, act proactively, meet deadlines, adapt to changing demands and multitasking.

Knowledge of ITIL processes is an asset.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanisis an asset.

Administrative skills test to IAEA standard may be part of the process.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a taxfree annual net base salary starting at EUR 56137 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insuranc, 6 weeks’ annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/generalservicestaff

General Information

• The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce.
• Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only.
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or value: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
• The IAEA has a zerotolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competencybased interview.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.