IT Officer

Vacancy No:  006/16

 

CARE Ethiopia’s mission is to work with the poor women and men, boys and girls, communities and institutions, to have a significant impact on the underlying causes of poverty in Ethiopia.

Do you want to be part of this team?

Would you like to be responsible for ensuring the staffs that are implementing this vision are qualified, motivated and committed to this vision?

Number of vacant posts: 1 (One)

Deadline of application: 10 days from this announcement

Duty starting date: Immediately

Job summary:  

The purpose of IT Officer position is to assist in the development and improvement of computer programs and applications. The IT Officer tests compatibility of software and hardware, troubleshoots software and hardware problems and assesses computer training needs, prepares and conducts training

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

 Manage Local Area Network:

§  Manages Network users, recourses and Troubleshoots network problems;

§  Follows up network bottlenecks and resource optimization;

§  Ensures proper functioning of internal and external e-mail system;

§  Maintains CARE’s accounting software (SCALA) backup and assists in report generation.

 

Maintenance

§  Helps computer users in software and hardware utilization;

§  Keeps up-to-date about emerging viruses and inform users the same;

§  Perform repairs, cleanup directories, and services;

§  Performs routine preventive maintenance in HO and sub-offices

 

Test Compatibility of Software and Hardware

§  Installs and test new hardware and software and creates user account on the network;

§  Checks the specification of procured IT equipment;

§  Maintains inventory of IT equipment.

 

Update Staff on Information Technology Development

§  Recommends on implementation of new advancements in IT;

§  Assesses computer training needs to update users;

§  Prepares and provides training as required;

§  Develops new in-house programs as required and updates to meet advancements.

       

Learning

§  Keeps up to date with developments in the sector, including best practice examples in-country and internationally, and ensure ongoing personal development and learning;

 

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING

Required:

§  Advanced Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Desired:

§  BSc. in Computer Science.

B) EXPERIENCE

Required:

§  4-6 years work related experience in troubleshooting hardware and software problems, designing and implementing Local Area Network.

C, TECHNICAL SKILL

Required:

·         LAN administration experience;

·         Proficiency in Microsoft business applications;

·         Excellent spoken and written English;

·         Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach and sustainable development.

 D) COMPETENCIES

Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, stress tolerance, problem solving, initiating action, customer focus, information monitoring, planning and organizing, pro-active problem solving.

Closing date: Jan 28, 2016