Job title: Senior ICT Officer
Company: Action Against Hunger
Job description: Company Overview
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger. For almost 44 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.
We carry out innovative, lifesaving programmes in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Disaster risk reduction, Mental Health and Care Practices, Food security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.
Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming.
In 2011, we expanded our work to begin implementing nutrition development projects in Jigawa and in Yobe. Following the crises in Northeast Nigeria, we further expanded our operations to address the Nutrition, Health, Food security and livelihoods, WASH, and shelter needs of conflict-affected communities.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria programme is supported by FCDO, ECHO, GAC, BHA, SDC, UNICEF, EU, AFD, SIDA and GFFO.
Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of a Senior ICT Officer, who will be responsible to manage the operation of the Capital with regard to the use of information technologies (computers, internet and telecommunications).
Reporting to: Mission ICT Expert
Proposed start date: November 2023
Work location: Abuja, FCT
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure the maintenance of computers and check daily / monthly that preventive and corrective maintenance tasks have been carried out;
- Configure the backups on the workstations and ensure that they are carried out in compliance with the standards and the backup policy;
- Manage equipment assignments and all related documents;
- Monitor the repair and movement of equipment;
- Anticipate and identify needs in connection with his/her manager, participate in the development of budgets and place orders;
- Report to the hierarchy any problem related to the management of equipment;
- Ensure the follow-up of any external service providers (maintenance and repair services, etc.);
- Install and maintain the local networks of the capital according to the standards (kitlog);
- Check that network equipment is working properly;
- Supervise the data backup system (backup policy);
- Ensure the functioning and monitoring of the means of communication in the capital;
- Ensure the follow-up of local telecommunications providers (Internet, fixed and mobile telephony, etc.) and the rationalization of associated costs;
- Ensure the technological watch in terms of internet connection and means of telecommunications;
- Train users in the proper use of ICT resources, the ICT basics and compliance with security rules upon arrival and at regular intervals;
- Treat all users in a respectful and fair manner, in accordance with ACF’s code of conduct and policies (gender, safeguarding, etc.);
- Carry out a monthly inventory and update the equipment list;
- Make an ICT activity report on a monthly basis and send it to his/her managers;
- Propose the implementation of ICT resources improving the work efficiency of users in accordance with the standards;
- Organize any donations / recycling in compliance with the standards at the end of the contract.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Telecommunications, Engineering or related fields;
- Professional certificate(s) and/or trainings in the ICT related fields;
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in similar responsibilities is required;
- Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international related NGOs;
- Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information;
- Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently;
- Strong verbal, written and communication skills ; approachable, diplomatic, able to maintain confidentiality; able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment;
- Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently;
- Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information.
Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion
The deadline for this position is Monday, 11th September 2023.
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.
Women at ACF are entitled to benefits such as maternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies and toddlers.
All candidates MUST ensure they answer all the questions asked for this application. Failure to do so means candidates will not be considered for the process.
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Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Sat, 09 Sep 2023 04:38:42 GMT
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