OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Cairo

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Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From ‎7 to ‎11 months

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : ‎18-Jul-‎2022

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for
Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the framework of the workplan of the National Museum of Egyptian
Civilization (NMEC) project (402EGY4001), UNESCO Cairo Office, at the request
of the NMEC, is looking for a Network Security Consultant for the NMEC for a
duration of ‎11 months.
WORK ASSIGNMENT
Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Bureau for
Sciences in the Arab States in Cairo and the direct supervision of the
Programme Specialist for Culture, the consultant shall:

‎1- Design and implement security systems to protect NMEC’s computer networks
from cyber-attacks, and help set and maintain security standards.

‎2- Set and implement user access controls and identity and access management
systems.

‎3- Monitor network and application performance to identify irregular activity.

‎4- Perform regular audits to ensure that security practices are compliant.
Long Description
‎5- Deploy endpoint detection and prevention tools to thwart malicious hacks.

‎6- Set up patch management systems to update applications automatically.

‎7- Implement comprehensive vulnerability management systems across all assets
on-premises and in the cloud.

‎8- Work with IT operations to set up a shared disaster recovery/business
continuity plan.

‎9- Work with team to educate employees on how to identify suspicious activity.

‎10- Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and
information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.

‎11- Developing, reviewing, and modifying information security policies and
standards and implements for NMEC data Center for Internet Security control
framework.

‎12- Monitoring advancements in information security to ensure organizational
adaptation and compliance.

‎13- Managing compliance testing and monitoring of current and future
regulatory obligations, and other regulatory matters as required.

‎14- Conducting internal security risk assessments and security compliance
audits.

‎15- Work with NMEC’s IT team to ensure information security risk findings are
reviewed and solutions are implemented.

‎16- Conduct training sessions for NMEC’s IT team on regular basis to ensure
the deliverance and implementation of the museum’s network security.

‎17- Work with relevant parties to commission activities relating to
contingency planning, business continuity management, and IT disaster
recovery.

‎18- Perform all network configurations for design networks and provide support
network migration and upgrade processes.

‎19- Analyze network and provide support to all establish programs, ensure
efficient configuration of all voice network tools.

‎20- Design and implement WLANs and other wireless networks.

‎21- Installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including
routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP.

‎22- Configuring Cisco routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and
security.

‎23- Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and
troubleshooting.
Long Description
‎24- Provide Network Level-‎2/‎3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.

‎25- Perform mid to advanced level Cisco UC administration, implementation and
troubleshooting.

‎26- Troubleshoot network/VOIP problems, referring to vendors or technicians as
appropriate.

‎27- Collaborate with different teams to ensure the optimized performance of
VoIP and other wireless telecommunication devices.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C)
Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and
organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) Deliverables
and Indicative Timeline:

Deliverables
Timeline

‎1
Work plan of the assignment
No later than ‎2 weeks after the signing of the contract

‎2
Mid contract report
No later than ‎5 months after the signing of the contract

‎3
Final report
No later than ‎11 months after the signing of the contract

Fees, schedule of deliverables:
The consultant shall upload her/his proposal that includes the requirements
needed for the assignment, as per this ToR, as well as his proposed fees for
the aforementioned tasks.

The consultant will submit the final deliverable ‎6 months after the signing of
the contract at the latest.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences, or in related field.
Minimum ‎5-year professional experience in IT Network Security.
Previous experience in IT software, in handling cultural heritage-related
content, and working with the Network Security of national museums in Egypt,
as demonstrated in a professional portfolio, with relevant links to the work.
Previous experience working with a UN agency.

Fluency in English and Arabic

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience working with the NMEC on their database supported by
UNESCO would be an asset.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and
provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO
careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice,
and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based
interview.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail
correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and
candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks
based on the information provided.

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