huridocs-tech UN is looking for Computer Information Systems Officer

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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER, P-3
FIELD MISSION LOGISTICS SYSTEM UNIT
COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC SERVICES SECTION
LOGISTICS AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (LCS)
FIELD ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS DIVISION (FALD)
DEPARTMENT OF PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
NEW YORK

Functions:Under the general supervision of the Chief, FMLSU,
the incumbent is expected to perform systems analysis,
programming and development of Field Mission Logistics
Systems modules. This system is an integrated logistics
system which is being developed to support the logistics
processes in the field missions. The program is based on
Lotus Notes and uses Lotus Script and is run on a Domino
Server platform. The incumbent analyses the systems' design
from development to deployment and manages the support of
the daily operations of the system. The incumbent
standardises technical requirements for the system and
prepares guidelines for field missions use. The incumbent
ensures and maintains data integrity throughout the system
by identifying and resolving replication conflicts. He/She
determines schedules for system maintenance, modification of
new versions, maintenance checks and creates and updates
user documentation and specifies the technical and
programming guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for
developing customized management reports using Notes.

Requirements:Advanced University Degree preferably in
Computer Science. A minimum 6 years of experience in design,
development and management of information systems using
Notes based tools, including progressively responsible
professional experience at the international level.

Expert level programming in database management systems,
Lotus Notes system and application development, Lotus Notes
Script, Domino Server system administration, Notes and
Crystal Reporter and knowledge of other object oriented
programming language is essential. Fluency in English.
Working knowledge of other UN languages an asset.

Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.

Due to the volume of applications all internal candidates
and only those external candidates under serious
consideration will be acknowledged.

The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a
candidate at one level below the advertised level of the
post.

Remuneration: Depending on professional background and
experience, a competitive compensation and attractive
benefits package is offered.

Applications following the indicated UN Guidelines should be
sent by Internet to STAFFING@UN.ORG or to the following
address with reference: VA:99-D-DPK-000677-E-NY/YM indicated
in the subject of the message or by FAX to the number
(212)963-3134 with the reference on the cover page. Closing
date for receipt of applications: 8 January 2000. Date of
Issuance: 8 November 1999.

A hard copy should be sent by mail to the address mentioned
below clearly stating reference: VA:99-D-DPK-000677-E-NY/YM
on the envelope and application.

        Staffing Support Section
        Office of Human Resources Management
        Room S-2475
        United Nations
        New York, NY 10017

For electronic transmission of resume, the acceptable formats are:

ASCII text, Word Perfect 6.1, Microsoft Word 6.0 file
attachment to an e-mail message, or ASCII text imbedded into
an e-mail message




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