2021-06-28

National Information and Communication Technology Officer (ICT Officer) – Hargeisa, Somaliland

Hargeisa, Somaliland
Posted on June 28, 2021

SOS Children’s Villages Somaliland

National Information and Communication Technology Officer (ICT Officer) – Hargeisa, Somaliland

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

Post Title: National Information and Communication Technology Officer (ICT Officer)

Duty Station will be in: Hargeisa

Reporting to: NICT Coordinator

Closing Date: 11^th July 2021

SOS Children’s Villages, founded in 1949 by Hermann Gmeiner, is the world’s largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it.

Child neglect, abuse and abandonment is everywhere. Families are at risk of separation. Locally led, we work in more than 130 countries and territories to strengthen families who are under pressure so they can stay together. When this is not in a child or young person’s best interests, we provide quality care according to their unique needs.

Together with partners, donors, communities, children, young people and families, we enable children to grow up with the bonds they need to develop and become their strongest selves. We speak up for each child’s rights and advocate for change so all children can grow up in a supportive environment.

SOS Children’s Villages in Somaliland is seeking to recruit ICT Officer

SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES:

Ensure standardization and SOPs in place for the SOS Children’s Village Somaliland program with regards to ICT
Implement SOS’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 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.
provide first line support on all general and specific software and hardware issues
Ensure that confidentiality and data protection requirements are maintained and adhered to.
Provides helpdesk assistance, evaluating problems and resolving issues by telephone and in person.
Any ICT duty assigned by the NITC

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field (Computer Science, Computer Networking, Programming, and Information Systems)
At least 3 years’ Experience from working as an ICT Officer in a humanitarian organizations
Sound experience in hardware and software maintenance, network management, software
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
Microsoft Certified Professional or Cisco (CCNA) is a plus advantage
Fluency in English

Competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities

Practical Skills:

Ability to write programs in .Net languages,
Develop a website in ASP.Net 4.0 and PHP.
Able to manage Three-Tier architect.
Excellent organization skill in providing help online or onsite.
Ability to design and manage database in MS SQL.
Understanding of Microsoft network environments.
Understanding of project concepts and methodology.
Working knowledge in Microsoft products MS Office package

Personal Qualities & Attributes:

Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
A good communicator with staff at all levels and an ability to translate technical information into amateur terms.
Excellent attention to detail.
Able to take the lead in particular area of responsibility.

To apply, indicate the title of job being applied for on the subject of the e-mail.

Interested applicants should send their applications with a CV and scanned copies of your academic and professional certificates indicating telephone numbers and three referees to:

hr@sos-somaliland.org. Closing date is 11^thJuly 2021. SOS is an equal employer; female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children’s Villages organization is committed to safeguarding the rights of the children and therefore, it is expected that every individual who joins with SOS Children’s Villages in Somaliland understand his/her responsibility in protecting and keeping children always safe.