IT and Operations Support

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO | Consultant |
Closing: 20 Feb 2026 8 days remaining
Location: Port of Spain

Overview

The position focuses on IT support and local IT operations, including user and desktop support, and helpdesk functions to ensure the smooth delivery of corporate IT services.

Tasks Summary
  • Assist in the presentation of display materials and Video Conferencing events
  • Provide orientation to New Users and existing users on IT rules and regulations, equipment, printers, scanners, IT security, and various cloud services.
  • Receive, log, and monitor IT requests, resolve IT-related issues, and escalate unresolved issues.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining office network infrastructure (LAN and WAN) and connectivity contracts.
  • Maintain updated office technology maps, architecture, and technical specifications of the network infrastructure.
  • Ensure network security by following security policies and reporting problems.
  • Keep track of IT assets and maintain the local office IT inventory list and regional assets record.
  • Monitor IT equipment expiry dates and take upgrading/replacing measures.
  • Follow MS502 procedures for equipment granted to external organizations.
  • Assist in assigning new equipment and updating the IT equipment inventory list.
  • Ensure official equipment is updated according to corporate policy and requirements.
  • Follow procedures for non-official equipment and non-corporate software.
  • Ensure security and privacy of user identity and data.
  • Support corporate IT Services according to current policies and regulations.
  • Troubleshoot IT hardware, software, and services issues.
  • Support regional ISD with IT Management and Support matters.
  • Identify future office needs relating to equipment, connectivity, and moves.
  • Perform simulations of Disaster and Incident recovery plans.
  • Provide weekly reports to the regional ISD on IT services, Internet, emails, systems, UPS backup, network troubleshooting, and equipment condition.
  • Provide IT assistance to staff and visitors.
  • Create Purchase Requisitions to support IT and Operations functions.
  • Assist in the execution of IT and Operations activities.
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the regional ISD related to IT Services.
Experience Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience in Information Technology or Computer Science

Qualification Requirements

• University degree in Information, Computer Science or a related subject

Other Details

Languages Required: • Working knowledge of English

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 11 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration:

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