Position : ICT Officer (0356)
Base : Kinshasa, DR Congo
Type of contract : Open ended contract with 6 months of probation period
Salary : $ 24,565 to $ 30,205 (plus benefits)
Closing date : 21st February 2015 at 16:00 pm
Christian Aid is an international organization that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person who can support the ICT systems and infrastructure used across Christian Aid’s very exciting DRC programme.
The core purpose of the ICT Officer is to ensure that staff working in three offices across the DRC are able to access and use Christian Aid ICT systems.
This includes:
- applying network and computing standards
- identifying and resolving network and computer hardware problems
- supporting staff in using software.
The post holder will help solve a wide variety of practical and technical challenges experienced by Christian Aid’s staff, engaging with external suppliers and contractors where necessary.
The ICT Officer is a member of the International ICT Operations team, reporting jointly to the International Operations Manager based in the UK, and the DRC Business Systems Manager in Kinshasa.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the effectiveness of Christian Aid’s challenging programme which aims to boot poverty out of DRC.
You will require a + Certification Hardware and Software Skills or equivalent; Network+ or equivalent ; excellent interpersonal skills ; good organization and time management skills ; good written communication and record keeping
You must demonstrate a good knowledge of TCP/IP networking sufficient to implement and troubleshoot small networks and an experience providing support for Windows and Microsoft Office;
You will need a knowledge of generators, inverters UPS and other backup power option and be fluent (written and oral) in language of country of work and must have good working and written knowledge both in French and English.
You must have an MS Certification in Basic Administration of Windows desktop operating systems and be experienced in supporting VSAT internet connections
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country that this position is based.
To apply for this post, please visit our website: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/aboutus/jobs for instructions on how to apply.
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Bila Isia Inogwabini
Country Manager – Christian Aid/DRC
