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Entry Level Information and Communication Technology Officer (ICT Officer) NGO Jobs – Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Organisation: Action
Against Hunger (ACF)
Against Hunger (ACF)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is
an International Humanitarian NGO which has been in existence for over thirty
years. ACF has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition,
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in the Lango, Acholi, West Nile and
Karamoja regions of Northern Uganda.
an International Humanitarian NGO which has been in existence for over thirty
years. ACF has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition,
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in the Lango, Acholi, West Nile and
Karamoja regions of Northern Uganda.
Job Summary: The Information
and Communication Technology Officer (ICT Officer) will ensure the most
effective use of IT and telecommunications equipment at the mission, while
respecting Action Against Hunger standards and procedures and the security
rules in force. The ICT Officer will report to the Deputy Field Coordinator.
and Communication Technology Officer (ICT Officer) will ensure the most
effective use of IT and telecommunications equipment at the mission, while
respecting Action Against Hunger standards and procedures and the security
rules in force. The ICT Officer will report to the Deputy Field Coordinator.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the Base IT and
Telecommunication Resources
Telecommunication Resources
- Ensure
that all the base’s work stations adhere to Action Against Hunger IT
standards; - Ensure
antivirus software usage guidelines are respected, that updates are
deployed at individual workstations and that antivirus protection is
constantly monitored. - Implement
and ensure the data backup policy and related procedures across the entire
base is adhered to - Installing
and maintaining local networks (and other peripherals connected to the
network.) in the mission according to standards (router, Wifi AP, NAS
server, Internet modem). - Maintaining
computers, printers/scanners and conducting daily/monthly checks to ensure
that maintenance tasks have been executed. - Responding
to daily users requests - Ensure
that the necessary communication equipment is available in the base. - Maintain
equipment (IT and telecoms) and conducting Daily/monthly check to ensure
that maintenance tasks have been completed. - Monitor
and track the mission’s IT and telecoms Resource pool; - Manage
relationship with external suppliers (maintenance and repair services,
etc.); - Assist
in capitalizing on technical documentation on the network and internet
connection to produce a detailed mapping; - Managing
relationships with local telecommunications suppliers (internet, fixed and
mobile telephone companies etc.) and rationalizing associated costs; - Ensure
Action Against Hunger standards for the use of IT and telecoms equipment
are upheld;
Support equipment / asset and
inventory management:
inventory management:
- Develop
and maintain equipment list and ensure that it is updated all the time - Regularly
update all Action Against Hunger assets, equipment and premises Inventory
and ensure that are in good working. - Ensure
that all Equipments and Inventories are issued, transfers of equipment
must follow Action Against Hunger Kit log procedure and hard file is
available in folder all the time and repair cards are prepared for any
repair needs done. - Ensure
that all Warranty cards are kept in Separate file - Ensure
that all Equipments are tagged properly. - Track
and follow up on the movement of Action Against Hunger Equipment and the
necessary documentation is done when an Equipment changes its status - Maintain
an effective filing system for all Equipments and Inventory of all IT
materials at the base - Liaise
with Capital ICT Manager for consolidation of Equipment list and
reconciliation. - Ensure
that Physical verification for every equipment and inventory is done on
quarterly basis. - Recommend
Inventory for disposal and ensure that the necessary paper work is
prepared
Improve the efficiency of IT
resource use
resource use
- To
be carried out as specified in the “Kitlog” (Logistics Kit) under the
supervision of the head of the logistics department in collaboration with
the IT and telecommunications managers at the Paris headquarters or the
head of IT and communications in the mission The ICT Officer is
responsible for: - Resolving
everyday user problems. - Providing
users with software support for sharing files, emails etc. - Suggesting
IT resources that could be implemented to improve user work efficiency in
accordance with Action Against Huger standards; - Reporting
problems encountered and solutions implemented
Participate in the management
of telecommunications resources (radio, satellite and local phones and modem,
Internet)
of telecommunications resources (radio, satellite and local phones and modem,
Internet)
- Ensuring
that the mission’s means of communication are operating correctly and
monitoring them. - Performing
regular tests on their usage. - Promote
user awareness and train users in the use of ICT resources: - Training
users on equipment and applications; - Training
users on the use of IT equipment and software. - Training
users on the correct use of IT resources, NAS server, and respecting IT
security rules; - Training
users (particularly log team) on the correct use of Telecom means (Radio,
Satellite, interne
Reporting Responsibilities
shall include the following but not limited to
shall include the following but not limited to
- Monthly
Equipment list - In
Kind Donation – reporting - Monthly
Planning - Any
special / situational report (occasionally
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Action Against Hunger (ACF) Information and
Communication Technology Officer (ICT Officer) job opportunity should hold
a Bachelors’ Degree preferably in Information Technology from a recognised
university - One
year of experience working in IT. Additional work experience in logistics
will be an added advantage. - Advances
level of IT Skills (MS Office) - Leadership
and organizational skills - Excellent
communication skills - Integrity
- Ability
to identify problem and provide solutions - Team
player and ability to work with deadlines and/or under stress - The
ideal candidate must be a resident or willing to reside in Yumbe with
frequent travels to other Action Against Hunger field offices.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their handwritten applications which should
include ONLY a cover letter, CV (not more than 4 pages) with at least three
referees and a daytime telephone contract. For email applications please note
that attached documents should not be larger than 2MBs. All documents should be
zipped in one folder. Any email larger than 2MBs will not be considered. Please
send your email application to: recruitment.ug@acf-international.org mentioning
“ICT Officer” in the subject line.
interested candidates should send their handwritten applications which should
include ONLY a cover letter, CV (not more than 4 pages) with at least three
referees and a daytime telephone contract. For email applications please note
that attached documents should not be larger than 2MBs. All documents should be
zipped in one folder. Any email larger than 2MBs will not be considered. Please
send your email application to: recruitment.ug@acf-international.org mentioning
“ICT Officer” in the subject line.
Deadline: 5th February 2018 by 5:00 PM
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