Technician at International Committee of the Red Cross

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

Job Title: Technician

Location:Abuja

Responsibilities

• Maintain ICRC ICT equipment and networks in all five offices, comprising Desktop and Laptop computers, Laser and lnkjet Printers, network switches, routers and appliances and UPS.
• Maintain ICRC Network Infrastructures In all five offices, including the Structured Cabling system and other data/voice grade cabling and layouts.
• Manage and keep proper inventory of the IT and Radio equipment park and ICRC authorized.
• autonomously and according institutional rules.
• Monitor and take proactive actions on the performance of leased telecommunication services to ICRC structures, including Internet Service, and Phone Lines.
• Maintain PBX systems in all five offices, including programming and installation of phone sets.
• Install and maintain radio equipment, include VHF handsets, HF & VHF fixed and mobile radios.
• Provide Help Desk assistance to users, directly and/or remotely.
• Manage ICRC's VHF and HF licenses file (updates, requests, follow up).
• Manage the stock of ICT equipment in the main office in Abuja, incl. storage, packing and dispatch.
• Undertake support missions to all offices in Port Harcourt Kano, Jos and Maiduguri.
• Manage domain users and network credentials.
• Liaise with Head of lCT Regional and with Regional ICT Engineer on ICT matters.

Required Qualification

• B.Sc Degree or High School Technician Diploma in IT related field, engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar function preferably with an International organization.
• Very good knowledge of Windows based computers and good IT troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in managing a computer network environment (bigger than 40 PCs).
• Capable and motivated to continuously update him/herself on latest developments.
• Good knowledge of radio (HF & VHF) technology and satellite communication.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy with good organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of ICT services and equipment market and vendors in Nigeria.
• Able to undertake outdoor works with physical effort.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2014

How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their application (letter of motivation, CV's, copies of Certificate/Diploma, References) to the following address:

Attn. Administrator
ICRC Abuja.
31 Pope John Paul II Street, Maitama District,
Abuja.

Note: Please clearly Indicate IT Technician on your envelope. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.