ICT TECHNICIAN

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.  The ICRC's Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution's humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC's delegations in Africa.

The Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for; an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the position of;

ICT TECHNICIAN

(Open to Kenyan Nationals only)

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Realization of ICT infrastructure; carries out independent projects;

·         Manages ICT projects assigned by the ICT responsible, document them and ensure that they are delivered in the projected time frame;

·         Maintains, upgrades and exploits existing medium infrastructure independently according to ICRC FINE standards;

·         Part of the ICT Service support of Nairobi Regional Delegation, provides advanced support to users;

·         Organises and Monitors the situation of ICT installations and, in consultation with his coordinator and the concerned hierarchy, takes appropriate measures to guarantee the proper functioning of the ICT set-up and the respect of ICT policies and procedures;

·         Manages and administers medium/large park of material and software & carries out regular quality control;

·         Manages the PABX (new extensions, maintenance and billing software);

·         Maintains ICT inventory up to date & checks physical location of all items;

·         Organizes the stocks, secures them and orders equipment upon need.

REQUIREMENTS:

·         Bachelor Degree or Equivalent higher education in Information Technology, Electronics or similar field;

·         4 years working experience in Network administration;

·         Certificate in MTA IT Infrastructure, MCSA Windows Server 2012;

·         ICT services management certifications (ITIL, PMP, and Prince) is an asset;

·         Experience in telecommunication technologies and installations (PABX, HF, VHF Radio communication, Unified Communication solutions and VSAT solutions). GVF-CRT-SPA certification is an asset;

·         Capacity to train and organize work for other ICT Staff;

·         Flexibility to travel outside the country in case of needs.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to:  Human Resource Office on the address or e-mail below, before 21^st April, 2017.                  Please include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees. (Indicate the position title on the subject line).

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross,

Nairobi Regional Delegation, Denis Pritt Road,

P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya: 

E-mail: nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org