IT Analyst

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years renewable subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the post

Closing Date: May 11, 2026

Primary Location: Lyon, France

Host Entity Organization: IARC

This post is subject to local recruitment and will ideally be filled by persons residing within the local commuting area of the duty station, Lyon, France and/or EU national.

IARC Information Technology

We are looking to fill two positions: a Service Desk role for Level 1 and 2 support, and a Windows Environment and Desktop Administrator . Selection process in waves; successful candidates may be offered either fixed‑term or temporary contracts .

Objectives of the Programme

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), is based in Lyon, France, and is dedicated to promoting global collaboration in cancer research.

The Services to Science and Research (SSR) branch supports IARC’s scientific mission by efficiently managing the Agency’s resources and delivering key administrative services. This includes ensuring risk mitigation and implementing strategies that strengthen capacities and maximize IARC’s impact.

Within SSR, the Information Technology Services (ITS) unit is responsible for maintaining and enhancing IARC’s IT services and infrastructure. ITS’s core functions include IT governance, information systems, digital workplace management, scientific IT support, cyber security, and hybrid infrastructure.

As a member of IARC's ITS Operations Team, the incumbent is expected to provide support in the below main areas:

• Service Desk Analysis: Responsible for first‑ and second‑level IT support to all Agency personnel and visitors and helps with the creation of user documentation for the services provided by ITS.
• Windows Environment and Desktop Administration: Responsible for daily operation and maintenance of Windows desktops and servers, procurement and deployment of IT equipment, and assisting with security incident response.

Description of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the ITS head, the incumbent is responsible for providing a range of services related to service desk and windows environment and desktop administration.

Service Desk Tasks

1. In collaboration with the ITS team, establish best practices for the IT support processes.
2. Manage the delegation of the first and second levels of support to the designated support service. Ensure that requests and incidents match with the services catalogue, and that Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are respected.
3. Ensure continuity of levels 1 and provide second level IT support to the personnel and visitors of the Agency. Act as an escalation point for incidents and service requests related to IT services. Escalate to service managers for level 3 supports.
4. Act as a liaison between IARC users and IT support teams to facilitate efficient support and maintenance.
5. Act as focal point for the ITS documentation. Validate, and enrich the knowledge base and the documentation with the contribution of the service manager and IARC users, targeting self‑service (zero level support).
6. Ensure traceability, accuracy, completeness and classification of incidents and services requests in the IT management system, this includes:
   • a. Analyse historic records to identify trends, weaknesses, and improvement areas. Diagnose root cause problems underlying recurring incidents.
   • b. Apply corrective measures, in consultation with service managers and supervisors. Report regularly on trends to the ITS team.
7. Collaborate with ITS colleagues to promote harmonized digital workplace experience for IARC users to smoothen adoption and reduce diversity of cases and minimize support complexity.
8. Share knowledge and tips during intervention and updating related supporting documents to maintain IT literacy level across the Agency.
9. Help articulate Agency‑wide learning and education activities such as user training in collaboration with other IT teams members.
10. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Windows Environment and Desktop Computing Administration Tasks

1. Responsible for all the tasks related to the daily operation, maintenance and disaster recovery of:
   • a. the IARC Windows Domain controllers and associate functions (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs)
   • b. the Microsoft Windows based servers
   • c. the Microsoft workstations.
2. Responsible for installation and administration of the Apple computers (Macs).
3. In collaboration with Head of IT, responsible for the administration and response to the security incident related to the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) security system of the Agency.
4. Responsible for the procurement and deployment of IT user equipment following the guidance of the IARC Procurement and IT policies. Responsible for the preparation of IT equipment needed during specific events at the Agency. IT focal point contact for Laboratory IT equipment new project request.
5. Along with ITS team members, participate in the new and ongoing ITS projects for the Agency, as assigned by supervisors.
6. Serve as a backup for the Service Desk Analyst providing first and second level IT support to all personnel and visitors of the Agency.
7. Perform any other related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a secondary school education, plus two years of specialized studies in computer science, information technology or relevant field recognised by a diploma (BTS, DUT, license, license pro or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience within an IT environment, preferable in a support role and/or Windows environment and desktop computing administration role.
• Experience in:
  • User account management in Active Directory environments.
  • Microsoft PowerShell and automation technologies.
  • Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) solutions.
  • Experience with major brands of desktop and laptop solutions (e.g. Dell, HP, Lenovo).
  • Writing end user documentation and solution guides.
  • Dedicated for Windows end user: Experience of using and migrating user data as well as maintaining and managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).

Use of Language Skills

• Excellent knowledge of English or French with intermediate knowledge of the other language.
• Technical Expertise
• Producing results.
• Moving forward in a changing environment.
• Teamwork.
• Communication.