Concern Worldwide Rwanda IT Officer Job Vacancy in Rwanda

IT Officer at Concern Worldwide Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
– DEADLINE: 01/08/2014

Concern Worldwide Rwanda is seeking to recruit an
experienced IT Officer. This position is based in Kigali City.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The IT Officer will be responsible for Information
Technology systems and management as well as security of data. S/he will also
provide support in the use of IT facilities in the various field offices in
Rwanda.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and proactively identify problems and/or
address reported IT issues and take corrective action as appropriate.

Proactively advise and provide support to staff
to use ICT in their work, particularly in compiling, analyzing,
documenting and sharing information.

Coordinate and facilitate ICT training programmes
for CWR staff as appropriate.

Provide technical support for the use of CW
corporate software such as Microaoft Great Plains (MGP) including
installation, configuration, back up etc.

In consultation with the Regional IT Advisor,
ensure that all CWR computers are encrypted.

Implement and support communications
infrastructure —Internet, Intranet, email, PABXs, etc.

Implement, monitor and support backup and data
recovery ensuring offsite backups are taken at least once a week.

Manage the email client software [Outlook] to
ensure smooth functioning of email service.

Implement and support IT systems and network
installations in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Routinely check-up server functionality through
monitoring, storage space and general health of the servers to ensure
maximum useful lifetime.

Protect the server and data (data security, virus
scanning as per CWW IT policies and guidelines) as part of preventive
maintenance routine.

Maintain a schedule of hardware and software
upgrades (e.g. virus protection) and ensure all PCs are kept up to date
with operating systems patches and antivirus software

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

University degree in IT (or equivalent
qualification from a technical institution or substantial working
experience in domain)

At least 3 years’ experience working in busy
computerized environment involving upgrades, troubleshooting, testing and
maintenance of PCs and network administration

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE/HAVE: Essential

Rwandan

Knowledge of PC, network architecture and cabling
systems

Good knowledge of MS Office applications such as
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc., essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills and
ability to deliver training programmes

Good language skills in French, English and
Kinyarwanda

Knowledge of Windows 2003/2008 server, Windows
XP, Windows 7, office 2007/2010 and Microsoft Exchange server

Honesty, openness, confidentiality and integrity
are highly valuable and essential traits

Desirable

Be able to work independently as well as in a
team

Actual programming (computer programming with
languages like C, C++, or Java) is desirable;

Experience in project management and budgeting is
desirable,

Knowledge is SQL servers, Share-Point services
and Web support skills

Knowledge of Generators, UPS, electrics,
inverters and Solar Power

Good organization, planning and management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to work long hours, weekends and
overnight in fields

Knowledge on cloud computing

REMUNERATION

A competitive salary and benefits reflective of
experience & skills will be offered to the successful candidate.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

Please complete the application form available in each
Concern office before or by 5:00 pm on Friday 01st August 2014.
Applications will be received in a sealed envelope, which shall be stamped and
deposited in the application box. Only candidates meeting the above criteria
will be shortlisted for an interview.

CONCERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND QUALIFIED
WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.