International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Jobs: Vacancy for IT Technician

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Jobs: Vacancy for IT Technician

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Abuja is looking for a qualified motivated candidate with the capacity to work autonomously to fill in the below position:

POST TITLE: IT Technician

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain ICRC IT equipment in our three offices, comprising desktop and laptop computers, laser and inkjet Printers, network switches, routers and appliances and UPS,

2. Maintain ICRC Network Infrastructures in our three offices, including the Structured Cabling system and other data/voice grade cabling and layouts, 

3. Manage and keep proper inventory of the IT and Radio equipment park and ICRC authorised software autonomously and according institutional rules, 

4. Monitor and take proactive actions on the performance of leased telecommunication services to ICRC structures, including Internet Service, private lines and Phone Lines, 

5. Maintain PBX systems in our three offices, including programming and installation of phone sets, 

6. Install and maintain radio equipment including VHF handsets, HF & VHF fixed and mobile radios, 

7. Provide Help Desk assistance to IT users, directly and/or remotely, 

8. Manage ICRC’s VHF and HF licenses file (updates, requests, and follow-ups), 

9. Undertake support missions to our offices in Port Harcourt and Kano, 

10. Manage domain users and network credentials, 

11. Liaise with Regional IS Coordinator and with Regional IT Engineer on IT matters.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Degree or diploma in IT related field, engineering or equivalent training,

2. Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar function preferably with an international organization, 

3. Very good knowledge of Windows based computers and good IT troubleshooting skills, 

4. Experience in managing a computer network environment (bigger than 40 PCs), 

5. Knowledge of lotus Notes would be an asset, 

6. Capable and motivated to continuously update one-self on latest developments, 

7. Good knowledge of radio (HF & VHF) technology and satellite communication, 

8. Excellent command of written and spoken English, 

9. Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy with good organizational skills, 

10. Good knowledge of IS services and equipment market and vendors in Nigeria, 

11. Able to undertake outdoor works with physical effort,

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 13^th January, 2011