Information Technology Advisor (Canadians Only) 145 views0 applications


City Assosa, Ethiopia

Start Date Mar – May 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

The Volunteer’s Role

Your skills in Information Technology can help save lives! We need a volunteer with experience an Information Technology background to help the Assosa University establish their IT systems. This involves accessing the current situation, identifying gaps, developing a strategy, building the network, implementing the system and then training staff on how to use and maintain the system. By helping our partners develop the capacity of the faculty, students and hospital staff in midwifery practice, you will be contributing to the Midwives Saves Lives project that is being implemented by Cuso International in partnership with the Canadian Association of Midwives. This position will ultimately work to reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality rates, strengthen the quality of RMNCH services and to build institutional capacity to deliver these services.

As a volunteer, you will:

-Ensure the functionality of all IT machines in Assosa University

-Establish the computer network systems among the Assosa University

-Perform medical equipment maintenance

-Test the status of new medical equipment

Essential Academic Qualifications:

-BA in Computer Science or a diploma in Information Technology

-Experience in networking, maintenance

-Experience in delivering in-service training design and implementation

Essential Professional Background:

-Experience computer networking, maintenance and training facilitation

-Experience in conducting a needs assessment, and delivering in-service training

-Able to work collaboratively with team

-Commitment to achieve results

Support Package

  • Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)
  • Accommodation while in placement
  • Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
  • Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
  • Pre-departure training and in-country orientation
  • Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
  • Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).
  • Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation
  • Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

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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 Assosa CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Cuso International

City Assosa, Ethiopia

Start Date Mar - May 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

The Volunteer’s Role

Your skills in Information Technology can help save lives! We need a volunteer with experience an Information Technology background to help the Assosa University establish their IT systems. This involves accessing the current situation, identifying gaps, developing a strategy, building the network, implementing the system and then training staff on how to use and maintain the system. By helping our partners develop the capacity of the faculty, students and hospital staff in midwifery practice, you will be contributing to the Midwives Saves Lives project that is being implemented by Cuso International in partnership with the Canadian Association of Midwives. This position will ultimately work to reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality rates, strengthen the quality of RMNCH services and to build institutional capacity to deliver these services.

As a volunteer, you will:

-Ensure the functionality of all IT machines in Assosa University

-Establish the computer network systems among the Assosa University

-Perform medical equipment maintenance

-Test the status of new medical equipment

Essential Academic Qualifications:

-BA in Computer Science or a diploma in Information Technology

-Experience in networking, maintenance

-Experience in delivering in-service training design and implementation

Essential Professional Background:

-Experience computer networking, maintenance and training facilitation

-Experience in conducting a needs assessment, and delivering in-service training

-Able to work collaboratively with team

-Commitment to achieve results

Support Package

  • Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)
  • Accommodation while in placement
  • Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
  • Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
  • Pre-departure training and in-country orientation
  • Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
  • Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).
  • Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation
  • Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

2019-03-31

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