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ICT Officer

Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:26 Aug 2026 (9 days left)Job ID:283032Posted on:14 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
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Job Description

Provides and coordinates ICT solutions and end-user support for the IOM Country Office, maintaining reliable and secure networks, systems, applications and cloud services. The officer will supervise ICT assistants, resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 incidents, monitor and patch technology infrastructure, strengthen cyber-security and disaster recovery, maintain technical documentation, and train personnel on effective use of mission systems.

Key Details

Department

Information and Communication Technology

Position details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Category

Professional

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Bachelor degree

Recruitment scope

National

Language Requirements

Required

English, Another official language

Desired

Spanish

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Supervise ICT Assistants and oversee their daily work
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support and root-cause analysis
  • Install and administer network, system, application and cloud services
  • Monitor technology infrastructure and resolve performance issues
  • Implement and test business-continuity and disaster-recovery plans
  • Respond to information-security incidents and maintain the IT risk register
  • Maintain network diagrams, user manuals, asset inventories and operating procedures
  • Train ICT assistants and end users on mission systems

Role Requirements

  • University degree in Computer Science or relevant education with five years of professional networking and Tier-2 support experience, or high school/diploma with seven years
  • At least one year of professional experience in cloud computing
  • Fluency in English
  • Guyanese nationality or legal authorisation to work in Guyana with valid residence and work permits

Desired Criteria

  • CCNA, ITIL V4, PRINCE2 or specified Microsoft certification
  • Experience with UN agencies, international organisations or international NGOs

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Open only to Guyanese nationals and legally authorised foreign nationals with valid residence and work permits

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNEP Careers, on 14 Aug 2026.