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Under the authority of the Regional Director of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office in Bangkok and the Office for UN Coordination in Asia and the Pacific, and direct supervision of Chief of Administration and Finance Office, working in close collaboration with the UNESCO IT team, the IT Assistant provides technical support to the Office. The Position focuses on various information technology support duties to ensure the smooth delivery of corporate IT services, Online and Hybrid Events and Digital Media Support. The incumbent is responsible for understanding the corporate setup, rules, regulations, and policy and fulfilling all the needed competencies, skills and certifications.
Job Responsibility
Deliver first line IT support to users, addressing hardware, software, connectivity, and collaboration tool issues, including those directly related to online and hybrid events
Respond to incident calls and service requests, resolving issues at the first point of contact where possible and escalating more complex cases in line with established procedures
Carry out scheduled service requests such as equipment installation and removal, hardware replacement, software deployment, LAN connections, site surveys, and equipment return to stock
Accurately document all support actions and outcomes in the automated tracking system, ensuring clear records of issues, resolutions, and follow-up actions
Provide basic guidance and on-the-job training to end-user on standard UNESCO applications, systems, and digital collaboration platforms, with particular attention to tools used for virtual and hybrid meetings
Identify recurring issues or systemic weaknesses and propose practical improvements to enhance service quality, reliability, and user experience
Plan, install, configure, test, and operate audiovisual and conferencing systems for meetings, webinars, conferences, and hybrid events, providing real-time technical support during live sessions
Coordinate closely with programme teams to prepare event technical requirements, conduct rehearsals and system checks, and proactively identify and mitigate potential technical risks
Maintain AV and event related equipment in good working condition through routine inspection, basic maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting
Prepare and manage digital and visual materials for events, including presentation layouts, screen overlays, basic graphic assets, and platform configurations for virtual and hybrid environments
Record, edit, process, and finalize audio and video content from events for internal reference, knowledge sharing, and external dissemination, as required
Perform other related duties, as required, to support ICT services and office operations
Requirements
Completed secondary education (High School Diploma or equivalent) and/or Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in IT support or service desk functions (for candidates with secondary education), or Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience (for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree)
Experience should preferably include: End-user IT support (hardware, software, networks)
Support for online/hybrid meetings, AV systems, or conferencing platforms
Strong knowledge of Windows OS (desktop environment)