Information Systems Engineer

[afotakel]

https://jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=564&p_web_page_id=264198&p_vacancy=information-systems-engineer-fmo-efta

 

 

The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) is the secretariat of the EEA Grants and Norway Grants, and is affiliated to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in Brussels. The FMO reports to the three Donor States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) through the EEA Financial Mechanism Committee (FMC) for the EEA Grants and through the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA) for the Norway Grants. Our focus is on reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and strengthening bilateral relations between the Donor States and the 15 Beneficiary States.

 

The grant schemes are worth €1.8 billion in the financing period 2009-2014, funding 150 programmes and over 6200 projects (the implementation of programmes and projects continues until 2017). Key sectors include research and innovation, social inclusion, environment, civil society, and justice and home affairs. The allocation for the financing period 2014-2021 totals €2.8 billion.

 

The FMO offers an international, stimulating and diverse workplace, with a staff of approximately 60 employees comprising 15 nationalities.

 

This position is open to nationals of the EEA EFTA Member States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and to nationals of the EU Member States.
Division
 Financial Mechanism Office
Location
 Brussels
Category/Level
 B6
Type/Duration of Appointment
 Fixed-term three years (renewable once if in the interest of the FMO)
Start Date
 As soon as possible
 Job Reference
 VA 16/2016
Scope

 

The Information Systems Engineer supports administration, maintenance and evolution of the DoRIS System. DoRIS is the main IT system for supporting administration of the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants and implementing the programmes funded by the grants. DoRIS is a web based software system, based on .NET and SharePoint architecture, and is being used by the FMO and by all Beneficiary and Donor States. DoRIS is also FMO’s main document management and archiving system. The Information Systems Engineer has the responsibility for administering and maintaining underlying hardware and software (including Sharepoint), and other technical support, maintenance and administration tasks based on established SLAs and contracts.

 

The Information Systems Engineer report to reports to the Senior IT Officer/DoRIS project administrator and the Head of the Results and Evaluation Unit.

 

Other tasks
• Perform upgrades, apply patches, and maintain system databases
• Maintain System Availability, Capacity Management, Performance, Security KPIs and relevant SLAs
• Participate in the analysis, definition and testing of software components for DoRIS
• Develop and maintain technical documentation
• Provide support to users as a member of the Doris Support team
• Liaison with IT unit of the EFTA secretariat, responsible for day-to-day IT support
Qualifications

 

Appropriate training (e.g. a Bachelor degree or technical training) degree in computer sciences.
Experience

 

At least five years of relevant work in system, database and application administration and/or maintenance, preferably of custom built systems.

 

Experience in administering and/or maintenance of a web-application based on .NET Framework and SharePoint.

 

Experience with the following technologies: Microsoft Windows Server and Server Technologies (Sharepoint, MSSQL, IIS,) and VMWare virtualisation platform.

 

Additionally, experience in business intelligence solutions, data architecture, relational databases and data warehousing will be considered an asset.
Skills

 

• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines;
• Self-reliance and autonomy, but also facility for team work;
• Result-oriented approach, and a proactive and cooperative outlook;
• Strong interpersonal abilities, including a dynamic and flexible attitude and cultural sensitivity.
Languages

 

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (the working language of the FMO).
Employment Terms

 

Grade: B6
Annual Salary: EUR 55,872

 

Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the grade. The Director of the FMO reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. Through its recruitment policy, the FMO wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture.

 

We offer a very interesting and challenging position in a dynamic and diverse environment and the opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. Salaries and related payments are exempt from taxation by the EFTA Member States, and as regulated in headquarters agreements, in the EFTA host states. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply.

 

For further information on this post, please contact Mr Hansen Kerimel, Senior IT Officer [email protected], +32 (0)2 211 18 55.

 

Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered.

 

Deadline for submission of application: 12 June 2016.