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Location: Calabar Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager Classification: Grade 3 Level 1 Contract Type: 18 Months – with possible extension Language: English Deadline: Monday, April 10, 2017, 11:59pm EST Competition #: ICTO-2017-07

Summary

The ICT Support Officer requires broad technical knowledge and systems management experience. He/she also must work well with people and coordinate efforts with Cuso International’s ICT Team based at headquarters and any regional ICT support staff.

Key responsibilities

Business management

  • Help establish, communicate, and maintain organization-wide ICT policies
  • Maintain accurate asset management records in collaboration with the Finance and Administration team
  • In collaboration with the Country Program Office (CPO) Finance Officer and HQ-based ICT Team, research and negotiate contracts for the purchase and/or lease of new office equipment
  • Help forecast ICT costs and expenses for budgeting purposes
  • Dispose of unneeded ICT equipment and media in a secure and environmentally responsible manner

Security

  • Ensure networks, information systems and data are accessible only by authorized staff
  • Implement and maintain tools to protect the organization’s networks, information systems and data against computer viruses, spam, network intrusion, and related threats

Availability

  • Maintain an appropriate CPO data backup regime
  • Verify backups are functional and safely stored
  • Develop and implement a disaster recovery plan for data stored in the CPO

Configuration and change management

  • Install, configure and manage:

o Desktop hardware (workstations, laptops), system software (Windows operating system,

Symantec anti-virus, Skype, printer drivers etc…) and application software for staff, volunteers and Youth Resource Centres (YRC).

(Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader, clients for main line-of-business applications)

o Server hardware and software (Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Symantec anti-virus server, shared folder configuration and security)

o Network hardware (switches, firewall appliance, Ethernet cabling, wireless access points)

o Printers, scanners and other peripherals

  • Plan system changes thoroughly (schedule, communicate to staff, backup, implement, test, rollback if necessary, backup, communicate to staff)

Operations and performance management

  • Develop and implement routine software and hardware maintenance procedures
  • Monitoring network and application performance to support capacity planning
  • Train staff when required in new ICT tools

Problem management

  • Prioritize and manage ICT issues as the first level of support in the CPO
  • Offer ICT support to other CPOs in the region, which may require travel occasionally
  • When necessary, escalate issues to the second level of support (either the regional ICT Support person or the ICT Team at HQ)

Special projects

As Cuso International implements and updates information systems and technologies, the ICT Support Officer at the CPO is expected to assist and represent the CPO’s particular circumstances, opportunities and constraints.

Other responsibilities

The ICT Support Officer is expected to work effectively as part of a small team, and in particular:

  • Undertake specific additional responsibilities from time-to-time, as may be agreed upon with the line manager
  • Provide coverage for other staff when needed
  • Occasionally work outside of normal business hours

Qualifications

Essential

  • College degree in Computer Science or equivalent diploma
  • Strong analytic and technical troubleshooting skills
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience configuring and supporting networks and related equipment and services: LAN, WAN, wireless networks; DNS, DHCP; networked printers/peripherals and shared folders; firewall appliances, VPN
  • Significant experience supporting and using Microsoft’s Office 365
  • Proven experience managing:

o Windows-based servers with Active Directory

o Windows 7 and Windows 10 workstations and laptops

o Office 2013 and 2016 implementations on workstations

o Mobile ICT devices including tablets and smartphones

o Excellent ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

o Good written and verbal communication skills

o Fluency in English

o Fluency in working languages of CPOs in region (if supporting the other CPOs)

Desirable

o Prior experience training or teaching

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY

Your application must be forwarded to [email protected], with the competition number: ICTO-2017-07 clearly marked as the subject title. Applications must be received by Monday, April 10, 2017, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. No late applications will be considered. CV must not be more than 4 pages in length maximum and covering letter must be 1-page long maximum.

To be considered, your résumé and cover letter should demonstrate that all of the essential qualifications are met. Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

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Cuso International is a development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships and compassionate donors.

In 1961, a group of Canadian university graduates had a vision of a more connected world. A world where the social constraints you are born into don’t dictate the entirety of your life. Where each human being has the opportunity to reach their full potential.These young people took a great leap of faith, rallied hundreds of other young graduates across this great nation and founded CUSO, Canadian University Students Overseas. Each young volunteer took their role as a Canadian “ambassador” very seriously as they filled skill gaps in developing countries as teachers, nurses and agriculturalists.Over the next few decades, as our partners became the educators, health care professionals and farmers, so evolved the role of the volunteers. Today, our volunteers are experienced professionals who focus on building skills and transferring knowledge to our partners across Africa, South East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. And, our name Cuso International reflects this change.

OUR VISION

A world where all people are able to realize their potential, develop their skills and participate fully in society

OUR MISSION

Working in inclusive partnerships to eradicate poverty through equitable and sustainable development

OUR VALUES

Partnership: We believe in the power of people. We employ a people-centred approach to development and the challenge of overcoming poverty and inequality. We support our partners by allowing them to drive their own development. We recognize that we all have a stake in effective development, and we seek to build on each other’s capabilities.

Respect and Integrity: We value diversity. We recognize and care about the rights and dignity of others. We strive to live up to our commitments, to be fair and transparent in our work, and to act consistently in applying our principles.Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and proactively demonstrate that we work with and on behalf of others. We perform consistently to standards and seek to achieve and inspire excellence. We are dedicated to continually drawing from our experience, sharing knowledge and applying it to improve our work.

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0 USD Calabar CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Cuso International

Location: Calabar Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager Classification: Grade 3 Level 1 Contract Type: 18 Months - with possible extension Language: English Deadline: Monday, April 10, 2017, 11:59pm EST Competition #: ICTO-2017-07

Summary

The ICT Support Officer requires broad technical knowledge and systems management experience. He/she also must work well with people and coordinate efforts with Cuso International’s ICT Team based at headquarters and any regional ICT support staff.

Key responsibilities

Business management

  • Help establish, communicate, and maintain organization-wide ICT policies
  • Maintain accurate asset management records in collaboration with the Finance and Administration team
  • In collaboration with the Country Program Office (CPO) Finance Officer and HQ-based ICT Team, research and negotiate contracts for the purchase and/or lease of new office equipment
  • Help forecast ICT costs and expenses for budgeting purposes
  • Dispose of unneeded ICT equipment and media in a secure and environmentally responsible manner

Security

  • Ensure networks, information systems and data are accessible only by authorized staff
  • Implement and maintain tools to protect the organization’s networks, information systems and data against computer viruses, spam, network intrusion, and related threats

Availability

  • Maintain an appropriate CPO data backup regime
  • Verify backups are functional and safely stored
  • Develop and implement a disaster recovery plan for data stored in the CPO

Configuration and change management

  • Install, configure and manage:

o Desktop hardware (workstations, laptops), system software (Windows operating system,

Symantec anti-virus, Skype, printer drivers etc...) and application software for staff, volunteers and Youth Resource Centres (YRC).

(Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader, clients for main line-of-business applications)

o Server hardware and software (Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Symantec anti-virus server, shared folder configuration and security)

o Network hardware (switches, firewall appliance, Ethernet cabling, wireless access points)

o Printers, scanners and other peripherals

  • Plan system changes thoroughly (schedule, communicate to staff, backup, implement, test, rollback if necessary, backup, communicate to staff)

Operations and performance management

  • Develop and implement routine software and hardware maintenance procedures
  • Monitoring network and application performance to support capacity planning
  • Train staff when required in new ICT tools

Problem management

  • Prioritize and manage ICT issues as the first level of support in the CPO
  • Offer ICT support to other CPOs in the region, which may require travel occasionally
  • When necessary, escalate issues to the second level of support (either the regional ICT Support person or the ICT Team at HQ)

Special projects

As Cuso International implements and updates information systems and technologies, the ICT Support Officer at the CPO is expected to assist and represent the CPO’s particular circumstances, opportunities and constraints.

Other responsibilities

The ICT Support Officer is expected to work effectively as part of a small team, and in particular:

  • Undertake specific additional responsibilities from time-to-time, as may be agreed upon with the line manager
  • Provide coverage for other staff when needed
  • Occasionally work outside of normal business hours

Qualifications

Essential

  • College degree in Computer Science or equivalent diploma
  • Strong analytic and technical troubleshooting skills
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience configuring and supporting networks and related equipment and services: LAN, WAN, wireless networks; DNS, DHCP; networked printers/peripherals and shared folders; firewall appliances, VPN
  • Significant experience supporting and using Microsoft’s Office 365
  • Proven experience managing:

o Windows-based servers with Active Directory

o Windows 7 and Windows 10 workstations and laptops

o Office 2013 and 2016 implementations on workstations

o Mobile ICT devices including tablets and smartphones

o Excellent ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

o Good written and verbal communication skills

o Fluency in English

o Fluency in working languages of CPOs in region (if supporting the other CPOs)

Desirable

o Prior experience training or teaching

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY

Your application must be forwarded to [email protected], with the competition number: ICTO-2017-07 clearly marked as the subject title. Applications must be received by Monday, April 10, 2017, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. No late applications will be considered. CV must not be more than 4 pages in length maximum and covering letter must be 1-page long maximum.

To be considered, your résumé and cover letter should demonstrate that all of the essential qualifications are met. Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

2017-04-10

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