Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Expert

About Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Job Summary

FAO Representation - Afghanistan
Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Jamal Mina, Opposite of Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan
Tel: +93 (0) 752041848, FAO Fax: + 93202510428, Email: FAO-AF@fao.org
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION
OF THE UNITED NATIONS
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 08-2015
Post Title: Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Expert
Type of Contract: Personal Service Agreement (PSA) / Consultancy
Duration: 2 Months
Probationary Period: Nil
Project: GCP/AFG/078/JICA
Category / Level: A-Level
No. of Post (s): 1 (One)
Gender / Sex: Male / Female
Duty Station: FAO Project, MAIL Compound
Opening Date: June 09, 2015
Closing Date: June 23, 2015

Remuneration:
 The remuneration for the post of ITC Expert is between US$ 100 to US$ 150 per day based on the qualification and experience of the candidate

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative and direct supervision of Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) of Capacity Development for the Irrigation Directorate of MAIL (GCP/AFG/078/JCA) project and Irrigation Director with personal initiative and judgment, the Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Expert is responsible providing the full range of ITC to Irrigation directorate officers in central office of ID/MAIL.

The project requires an Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Expert to help the project to establish its project database system and its website. The incumbent will work with the project team in Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock in Kabul and will be responsible for supporting on ITC matters on a day-to-day basis.

Purpose of Project Database and Website:
The purpose of the project database and website will be to maintain better visibility by efficiently storing the project database and sharing it with the concerned stakeholders through an on-line system. It is also expected that this will be very helpful in the smooth operation of the project activities by maintaining better linkage with all stakeholders.

In particular the ITC Expert will be responsible for the following specific tasks:


Prepare Project Website: The ITC expert will prepare a website for the project in coordination with the other staff by designing an informative and well organized web-page design. He will also ensure that the web-page is timely update to incorporate the progress of the project activities.

Maintain Linkage with FAO Representation Webpage: The ITC expert will also link the project web-page with that of the FAOR office.

Maintain a Management Information System for the project: The ITC expert will develop a computer system that will maintain a database of all the human resources and other project related data. It will be in the format of a relational database management system that can efficiently store and retrieve all the relevant data.

Upload all the GIS Maps produced by the project: The ITC expert will also make necessary arrangement for the uploading of the maps prepared by the GIS expert to the website with the necessary arrangements of editing and updating the maps as required.

ITC support to the Project team: The ITC expert will provide all the necessary ITC support to the project team.

Any other tasks related to the job as directed by the CTA of GCP/AFG/078/JICA.

Job Requirements

University Degree in ITC or Computer Sciences

At least 2 years of work experience in the field of IT.

Experience in developing relational database of project information.

Good inter-personal and communication skills both orally and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
ITC, MIS, Database

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghan nationals should complete the FAO Personal History Form (PHF) and submit it along with their application letter and CV to the email address below, clearly mentioning the vacancy number and post title (Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Expert / VA No. 08-2015) in the subject line of the email, otherwise your email will not be consider for further process.

NOTE: Applicant who failed to attach the FAO Personal History Form (PHF) their Application will not be considered for further process.

The above required documents can also be submitted in writing (marked “Confidential” and clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Vacancy Announcement number & position title) to: the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration), FAO Representation, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Jamal Mina, Opposite Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan.

The FAO PH Form can be downloaded using the following internet link:

http://www.jobs.af/jobsMediaFiles/1342949805.doc

The last date for receiving applications is 22 June 2015. Please note that applications received after closing date will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview.

Additional Notes:


Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview/test.

Application received after closing date will not be given consideration.

Regret letter will only be sent to interviewed candidates.

Qualified Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Functional Area

IT - Software

Countries

Submission Email

FAOAF-vacancies@fao.org

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