The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its Headquarters in Vienna is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the Treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 321 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.
We seek to recruit a highly qualified candidate for the following position: Post: Database Administration Officer Grade: P-3 Vacancy Announcement: VA94-22-2007 Deadline: 10 May 2007 Reporting Date: As soon as possible
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief, Network and Data Systems Operations Section, International Data Centre Division, to: Define, implement and administer the configuration of database management software and relational databases in terms of functionality, capacity, performance, availability and contingency planning. Define, implement and administer security procedures for the database management software and databases, in terms of confidentiality, integrity and availability, in particular ensuring correct and reliable backups of databases. Restore the standard configurations and databases according to agreed contingency planning procedures. Diagnose and solve the cause for interruptions or other problems in database services, as necessary, together with service contractors. Establish criteria for measuring relational database performance and availability and provide regular reports relative to these criteria. Document the configuration of database management software. Recommend purchase of appropriate contracts for relational database management software, hardware and services and provide technical input for proposals to provide database management software and support to the secretariat and to evaluate proposals in response to the requests. Perform other duties as assigned which may include being on-call.
Qualifications
University degree in computer science or a related field. Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience. At least five years experience in installing, configuring, administering, operating and maintaining large relational databases and database management systems. At least three years experience with the administration of the Oracle Database Management System. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Working knowledge of one of the other official languages of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission would be an asset.
Competencies
Professionalism – Professional competencies in computer science or a related field of work; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; able to work independently with minimum supervision; capable of producing reports and papers on technical issues; ability to contribute to the development of policies and to interpret procedures and guidelines. Planning and Organizing – Ability to plan and organize work consistent with the strategic goals of the Section; to identify priority activities and assignments; to ensure the effective monitoring and implementation of work plans. Communication – Very good skills in communicating with people from different backgrounds. Teamwork – Very good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment. Technological Awareness – Ability to keep abreast of developments and relevant technologies applicable to the profession. Client Orientation – Skillful in identifying clients’ needs and establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Decision-making – Ability to make sound and timely decisions.
Remuneration/Contract
Depending on professional background and experience, indicative tax-free annual net base salary (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$78,788 (without dependants) and US$84,406 (with dependants), subject to deductions of contributions to the CTBTO Provident Fund and Health Insurance Scheme. Additional benefits include, when applicable, dependency allowance, education grant for children, rental subsidy, six weeks vacation per year, home leave travel every two years. Initial contract for a fixed term of three years.
When applying, please quote the vacancy announcement number and complete the . Applicants are particularly encouraged to submit a fully completed CTBTO Personal History Form (PHF). Should it be deemed necessary to submit a Curriculum Vitae instead, all pertinent information as required in the PHF must be provided therein.
The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the selected candidate has less than the qualifications required or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for a shorter duration than indicated above. The CTBTO Preparatory Commission reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted candidates.
CTBTO Preparatory Commission Personnel Section, Vienna International Centre Room E0979, P.O. Box 1200, A-1400 Vienna Tel: + Fax: + E-mail:
