The Position:
The Systems Administrator position will be responsible for all server-based systems, Google Workspace based messaging & communication systems and Microsoft Office systems. Additionally, the position will be responsible for the technical architecture of the web-based application server infrastructure including middleware, database systems and the organizational directory system.
You will report directly to the Chief, Technology Services.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The Systems Administrator position belongs to UNFPA’s Information Technology Solution Office (ITSO). ITSO is responsible for managing the organization’s cloud-based server infrastructure. This infrastructure and several other SaaS solutions serves UNFPA staff located in 125+ countries. This position is responsible for providing systems administration services for the server infrastructure and the SaaS solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
An advanced university degree in Computer Science Management, Computer Science or related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
- 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in the server infrastructure and administration fields in a large multinational organization or in a large international corporation, with at least 3 years of related management experience.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate solutions and resolve issues. Ability to supervise staff and consultants, make major decisions independently and work well with others. Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
- Broad general knowledge of information technology, with proficient command of the Windows and Linux operating systems. Familiarity with server virtualization technology.
- A strong knowledge of networking in TCP/IP, routing, network troubleshooting, network protocols (DNS, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, DHCP, SSH, LDAP) and firewall security administration.
- Familiarity with network backup software, fiber storage networks and disk arrays including replication and snapshots.
- Familiarity with the administration of the Messaging and Collaboration systems. Strong knowledge of Google Workspace administration is desirable
Languages:
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
