VACANCY AT INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)

The ICRC is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organization. For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Jos Sub delegation is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to fill in the following interesting position:

Position: ICT TECHNICIAN

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES;

·         Maintain ICRC ICT equipment and networks in all five offices, comprising Desktop and Laptop computers, Laser and Inkjet Printers, network switches, routers and appliances and UPS

·         Maintain ICRC Network Infrastructures in all five offices, including the Structured Cabling system and other data/voice grade cabling and layouts

·         Manage and keep proper inventory of the IT and Radio equipment park and ICRC authorized software autonomously and according institutional rules

·         Monitor and take proactive actions on the performance of leased telecommunication services to ICRC structures, including Internet Service, and Phone lines

·         Maintain PBX systems in all five offices, including programming and Installation of phone sets

·         Install and maintain radio equipment, including VHF handset, HF & VHF fixed and mobile radios

·         Provide Help Desk assistance to users, directly and /or remotely

·         Manage ICRC’s VHF and HF licenses file (updates, requests, follow up)

·         Manage the stock of ICT equipment in the main office in Abuja, inci, storage, packaging and dispatch

·         Undertake support missions to all offices in Port Harcourt, Kano, Jos and Maiduguri

·         Manage domain users and network credentials

·         Liaise with Head of ICT Regional and with Regional ICT Engineer on ICT matters

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

·         B.SC Degree or High School Technician Diploma in IT related field, engineering or equivalent training.

·         Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar function preferably with an international organization

·         Very good knowledge of Windows based computers and good IT Troubleshooting skills

·         Experience in managing a computer network environment (bigger than 40 PCs)

·         Capable and motivated to continuously update him/herself on latest developments

·         Good knowledge of radio (HF & VHF) Technology and satellite communication

·         Excellent command of written and spoken English

·         Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy with good organizational skills

·         Good knowledge of ICT services and equipment market and vendors in Nigeria

·         Able to undertake outdoor works with physical effort

Starting date: as soon as possible.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certifications and references) to the address below on or before 15^th October, 2014

The Administrator

ICRC ABUJA,

31 Pope John Paul ll Street,

Maitama District, Abuja.

Please clearly indicate “IT TECHNICIAN” on your envelop. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Source: Tuesday Guardian, 7^th October, 2014