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Job Title:         Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental,
humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a
safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC
advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within
the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,
sanitation and hygiene sectors.

Job Summary: The Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) Officer  is responsible for
providing technical ICT support to the country office and the area offices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·       
Ensure standardisation and SOPs in place for the
Uganda program with regards to ICT

·       
Country focal point for ICT and contact person
for regional and global ICT    

·       
Implement NRC’s ICT policies and guidelines at
office level

·       
Ensure system security is up-to-date.

·       
Ensure that network access privileges,
applications, data storage and regular backups are configured and maintained

·       
Implement and update a data disaster recovery
plan (back up)

·       
Schedule computer related services, maintenance
and license renewals

·       
Ensure installation and maintenance of
protection services (anti-viruses and firewalls)

·       
Plan network upgrades, expansions and
replacements

·       
Provide ICT support and trainings to staff

·       
Participate in the procurement processes of ICT
equipment.

·       
Maintain inventory of ICT equipment, hardware,
and software and ensure adequate supply and functionality, in collaboration
with relevant staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The ideal applicant for the Norwegian Refugee
Council (NRC) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer job must
hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field (Computer Science, Computer
Networking, Programming, and Information Systems)

·       
Two years of experience from working as an ICT
Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context

·       
Previous experience from working in complex and
volatile contexts.

·       
Documented results related to the position’s
responsibilities.

·       
Fluency in English 

·       
Personal qualities

·       
Good knowledge of ICT in Uganda and different
solutions available.

·       
Knowledge of platforms and apps for cash
interventions an advantage

·       
Good inter personal relationship skills. Ability
to relate to people at all levels internally and externally with a strong
client-service focus.

·       
Able to maintain confidential information.

·       
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and
results-oriented.

·       
Strong communication skills with the ability to
communicate technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical manner.

How to Apply:

All interested and qualified Ugandan candidates who wish to
join one of the world’s leading relief organisations, Norwegian Refugee Council
(NRC) should apply by visiting the web link below.

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Here

Deadline:   17th December 2019

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