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https://jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=564&p_web_page_id=357509&p_vacancy=it-systems-engineer-administration-division-efta IT Systems Engineer - Administration DivisionThe European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental organisation of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, set up for the promotion of free trade and economic integration among its members, within Europe and globally. The EFTA Secretariat provides services to the EFTA States. In Brussels this entails support in the management of the EEA Agreement, in particular in ongoing decision making for the continuing evolution of the EEA Agreement. This position is open to nationals of the EFTA Member States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and to nationals of the EU Member States. Division Administration Location Brussels Category/Level B6 Duration of Appointment Fixed term three years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered. Start Date As soon as possible Closing Date 05-08-2018 Job Reference VA 07/2018 ScopeThe IT Unit consists of four staff members and is part of the Administration Division. The IT Unit is responsible for providing IT services to the organisation as a whole and to 170 end users in the EFTA duty stations in Brussels and Geneva. We are looking for an experienced IT professional who will report to the Head of IT and have a wide range of challenging technical responsibilities. The main tasks of the successful applicant will be the following: • Hybrid cloud infrastructure administration • Network and Firewall administration • Daily operations and help desk • Server, application and user management • Manage or contribute to cloud migration projects • Manage version control system of a Cloud environment and custom application integrations and reports • Contribute to business process improvement projects • Develop and maintain technical documentation • Contribute to the planning and development of IT infrastructure and strategy • Coordinate tasks and follow up external consultants QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer sciences or equivalent training and experience Experience• Minimum five years’ relevant work experience • Experience with the following technologies are required: Microsoft products including Azure or similar Cloud IaaS and PaaS technologies, Office 365 and Powershell, Exchange. Firewall and networking technologies (Palo Alto) • Experience with Skype for Business, Github, Veeam, VMWare, F5 or similar technologies would be considered an asset • Some experience with the following will be considered an asset: Power BI or SQL Server Reporting Services and basic knowledge of .Net and C# programming • Experience of IT Project Management will be considered an asset • Experience of document management systems would be an advantage • Knowledge of IT Service Management and ITIL best practices Skills• Excellent organisational and communications skills, including a dynamic and flexible attitude and cultural sensitivity • Committed, positive attitude • Self-reliance and autonomy, but also a facility for teamwork • Result-oriented approach, and proactive and cooperative outlook • Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT • Able to work to tight deadlines under pressure Languages• Excellent written and spoken English • Good knowledge of French and/or Dutch would be an advantage Employment TermsGrade: B6 Annual starting salary: EUR 58,756 Appointments are normally made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. Salaries and related payments are exempt from taxation by the EFTA States, and as regulated in headquarters agreements, in the EFTA host states. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply. Applicants must apply online via the EFTA e-recruitment tool. Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered. For further information on this post, please contact: Mr Aleksander Bjoru, Head of IT, tel. +32 2 286 17 79 or Ms Katelijne Kenis, Acting Head of HR, tel. +32 2 286 17 09 Deadline for applications: 5 August 2018.

https://jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=564&p_web_page_id=282102&p_vacancy=it-systems-engineer-efta Division Administration Location Brussels Category/Level B6 Type/Duration of Appointment Fixed term three years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered. Start Date As soon as possible Job Reference VA 26/2016 Scope The IT Unit consists of four staff members and is part of the Administration Division. The IT Unit is responsible for providing IT services to the organisation as a whole and to 170 end-users in the EFTA duty stations in Brussels and Geneva. We are looking for an experienced IT professional who will report to the Head of IT and have a wide range of challenging technical responsibilities. The main tasks of the successful applicant will be the following: • System and network infrastructure management • MS SQL Server monitoring, maintenance and user access management • MS SharePoint administration • Daily operations and help desk • Server, application and user management • Develop and maintain technical documentation • Contribute to the planning and development of IT infrastructure and strategy • Manage projects with external technical consultants Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or equivalent training and experience • VMware certified professional Experience• Minimum five years’ relevant work experience • Experience with the following technologies are required: Microsoft products including Windows 2008/2012 Server, SQLServer, SharePoint, VMware virtualisation technologies incl. Horizon View and Mirage • Experience with the following will be considered an asset: Exchange 2013/2016, Windows 7 workstations, MS Office 2013, Palo Alto and F5 networking products, Airwatch products, Veeam backup and restore, KACE Systems Management • Experience with Public 360° or similar document management systems would be an advantage • Knowledge of IT Service Management and ITIL best practices • Working experience within an international organisation would be an advantage Skills• Excellent organisational and communications skills, including a dynamic and flexible attitude and cultural sensitivity • Committed, positive attitude • Self-reliance and autonomy, but also a facility for teamwork • Result-oriented approach, and proactive and cooperative outlook • Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT • Able to work to tight deadlines under pressure Languages• Excellent written and spoken English • Good knowledge of French and/or Dutch would be an advantage Employment TermsGrade: B6/1 Annual starting salary: EUR 55,872 Appointments are made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. 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 Fred Gjoertz, Head of IT, tel. +32 2 286 17 79 or Mr Sigurd Gangnaes, Head of HR, tel. +32 2 286 17 06 Applicants must apply online via the EFTA e-recruitment tool. Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered. Deadline for application: 6 November 2016

https://jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=564&p_web_page_id=271102&p_vacancy=senior-officer-it-efta Division Administration Location Brussels Category/Level A5 Type/Duration of Appointment Fixed term of three years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered. Start Date 1 November 2016 Job Reference VA 24/2016 ScopeThe IT Unit consists of four staff members and is part of the Administration Division. It is responsible for providing IT services to the organisation as a whole and to 170 end-users in Brussels, Geneva and Luxembourg. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the IT function of the organisation, including developing, coordinating and implementing the Secretariat’s IT strategy and ensuring that the organisation’s IT needs are met at all times. The main tasks of the successful applicant will be the following: • Leading the IT Unit and ensuring daily operations and user support • Planning and developing the IT infrastructure and strategy • Managing and controlling the IT budgeting process • Giving guidance to the organisation on the optimal use of IT to further improve the service to the EFTA Member States • Managing relationships with external service providers: contracts, licences and support agreements • Managing IT projects • Application management of the records management system • Ensuring system and network security QualificationsUniversity degree in computer sciences and appropriate experience in an international multicultural environment. Experience• A minimum of ten years’ relevant work experience, preferably from an international organisation • In-depth IT knowledge and experience in information management, and proven ability to manage and coordinate IT projects in a medium-size structure • Experience with Public 360° or similar document records management systems an advantage • Experience with the following technologies beneficial: Microsoft products including Windows 2013 Server, VMware virtualisation technologies and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) • Good knowledge of IT Service Management and ITIL best practices Skills• Excellent leadership, organisational and communications skills • Good negotiator and pro-active attitude • Structured, pragmatic and analytical Languages• Excellent written and spoken English • Good knowledge of French and/or Dutch would be an advantage Employment TermsGrade: A5 Annual starting salary: EUR 101,373 Appointments are made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. Salaries and related payments are exempt from taxation by the EFTA Member States and, as regulated by headquarters agreements, in the EFTA host states. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply. Applicants must be nationals of one of the EFTA Member States. Applicants must apply online via the e-recruitment tool. For further information on this post, please contact: Deadline for applications: 21 August 2016

https://jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=564&p_web_page_id=266178&p_vacancy=it-systems-engineer-efta IT Systems Engineer The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is the intergovernmental organisation of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, set up for the promotion of free trade and economic integration among its members, within Europe and globally. The EFTA Secretariat provides services to the EFTA States. In Brussels this entails support in the management of the EEA Agreement, in particular in ongoing decision making for the continuing evolution of the EEA Agreement. 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 Administration Location Brussels Category/Level B6 Type/Duration of Appointment Fixed term three years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered. Start Date As soon as possible Job Reference VA 22/2016 Scope The IT Unit consists of four staff members and is part of the Administration Division. The IT Unit is responsible for providing IT services to the organisation as a whole and to 170 end-users in the EFTA duty stations in Brussels and Geneva. We are looking for a senior IT professional who will report to the Head of IT and have a wide range of challenging technical responsibilities. The main tasks of the successful applicant will be the following: • Daily operations and help desk • System and network infrastructure management • Server, application and user management • Develop and maintain technical documentation • Contribute to the planning and development of IT infrastructure and strategy • Manage projects with external technical consultants Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or equivalent training and experience • VMware certified professional Experience • Minimum five years’ relevant work experience, preferably in an international organisation • Experience with the following technologies are required: Microsoft products including Windows 2008/2012 Server, VMware virtualisation technologies incl. Horizon View and Mirage, Airwatch products • Experience with the following will be considered an asset: Exchange 2013/2016, MSSQL 2008, Sharepoint, Windows 7 workstations, MS Office 2013, Palo Alto and F5 networking products, Veeam backup and restore, KACE Systems Management • Experience with Public 360° or similar document management systems would be an advantage • Good knowledge of IT Service Management and ITIL best practices Skills • Excellent organisational and communications skills, including a dynamic and flexible attitude and cultural sensitivity • Committed, positive attitude • Self-reliance and autonomy, but also a facility for teamwork • Result-oriented approach, and proactive and cooperative outlook Languages • Excellent written and spoken English • Good knowledge of French and/or Dutch Employment Terms Grade: B6/1 Annual starting salary: EUR 55,872 Appointments are made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. 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 Fred Gjoertz, Head of IT, tel. +32 2 286 17 79 or Mr Sigurd Gangnaes, Head of HR, tel. +32 2 286 17 06 Applicants must apply online via the EFTA e-recruitment tool. Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered. Deadline for application: 26 June 2016

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.