SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Quick answer
The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology is hiring an in-office Senior Telecommunications Assistant in New York to manage enterprise onsite support operations and lead technical teams.
- Role
- SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
- Organization
- Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)
- Location
- New York, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-07-18
The role
The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Assistant to lead onsite support operations in New York. The incumbent will supervise teams responsible for desktop administration, server operations, and logistics while ensuring high-quality service delivery. The role requires extensive technical expertise and experience in managing large-scale IT infrastructure support environments.
What you'll do
- Supervise and coordinate teams for desktop administration and server operations.
- Monitor enterprise onsite support services and ensure 24x7 system reliability.
- Manage procurement, logistics, and inventory for IT equipment.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting for complex hardware and software issues.
- Generate performance reports and continuous improvement plans for IT workflow processes.
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT operations or end-user support.
- At least 5 years of experience supervising technical support teams.
- At least 5 years of experience supporting large-scale client environments.
- Proficiency in English; French language skills are highly desirable.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
The United Nations provides a competitive benefits package for staff, though note that staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office position located at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 10 years of relevant IT experience, including 5 years of team supervision and 5 years of large-scale environment support.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application must be submitted by July 18th.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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