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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/18/G6/FT-C/209
Title: Quality Measurement Assistant
Grade: G6
Type of contract: Fixed-term (Core) Appointment
Duration: Three years
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Publication Date:
5 January 2018
Application Deadline:
16 February 2018
Vacancy Filled
Organizational Unit:
Postal Operations Directorate (DOP )
Duty Station:
Bern Switzerland
Scheduled date for taking up appointment: As soon as possible
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Organizational Context:
Please note that this is a locally-recruited position, restricted to Swiss nationals and/or legal residents of Switzerland.
With its 192 member countries, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players. It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services.
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Main duties:
Under the supervision of the Expert, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting participating countries and partners with the operational and technical activities within the GMS activities. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for providing specific technical input into the development of the GMS RFID Network and investigate new project activities.
1. Operations Lifescycle Support(70%) - Configures and tests RFID equipment prior to its installation; - Follows up the full cycle of installation of RFID equipment (prepares documents and correspondence to UNDP procurement officers and GMS country managers to inform and provide all necessary to have the equipment customs cleared, liaises and coordinates with suppliers, country and site GMS expert/manager to assure equipment is operational on time); - Monitors and maintains installed RFID equipment through a Network Management System (performs preventive maintenance); - Liaises with PTC (Postal Technology Center) and suppliers to follow up software problems/repairs and changes; - Assists end users by performing advanced technical support and demos or training.
2. Reporting (15%) - Administers the database with the relevant information concerning GMS RFID; - Prepares monthly activity performance reports, technical reports and data sets for delivery to stakeholders on a regular basis; - Undertakes analysis of registry usage data and establishment of monitoring processes; - Updates operational documentation related to GMS RFID Network.
3. Technical project development (15%) - Informs the GMS Project manager (expert) of the latest developments in the RFID industry and related applications; - Assists the GMS Project manager (expert) in RFID related procurement processes; - Consults with UPU members and external stakeholders on new project developments; - Anticipates customer needs and potential solutions to support needs identified in those inquiries; - Drafts detailed proposals for RFID applications within postal networks.
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QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED |
Education: Secondary or equivalent professional or specialized studies in telecommunications or computer technologies (a first level university degree Bachelor or similar- would be an asset) |
Experience:
With secondary or equivalent professional or specialized studies in telecommunications or computer technologies, minimum 6 years of experience in RFID operations. |
Technical knowledge:
1. Very good knowledge in configuring, installing, monitoring and maintaining RFID equipment 2. Very good knowledge of EPC global standards and related communication protocols 3. Good knowledge in network administration 4. Very good knowledge of technology projects with practise preferably at international level 5. Knowledge of RFID industry in terms of portfolio of products/new technologies & services
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Skills and abilities / competencies:
1. Customers/services and results oriented 2. Oral and written communication skills 3. IT/IS oriented and openness to new technologies 4. Problem solving skills 5. Sense of professionalism 6. Ability to work with multicultural teams
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Language skills:
Proficiency in English or French is required. Knowledge of the other UN language would be an advantage.
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Additional Information:
Candidates must ensure that they provide relevant contact details so that they can be contacted at any time, to prevent them from being excluded from the selection process.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
CHF 81,421
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The conditions of service are governed by the Staff Regulations and Rules of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.
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Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. All applications must be received by the closing date as stated in the vacancy announcement.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. |
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Applications from women and member states are particularly encouraged.
The UPU promotes diversity and work-life balance. |
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For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the UPU internet page at: https://upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/Careers |
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Vacancy Filled |
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