ICT Technicians at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Since its creation in 1863, the ICRC's sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so through its direct action around the world, as well as by encouraging the development of international humanitarian law (IHL) and promoting respect for it by governments and all weapon bearers. Its story is about the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Delegation in Abuja is looking for qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: ICT Technician

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• Treats all information rapidly, with discretion and accuracy
• Is aware of most appropriate way of transmission of messages (fastest and cheapest)
• Gathers information about the situation in the delegation and the field offices and make suggestion to improve the setup.
• Installs, checks and maintains HF and VHF radios/repeaters and their antenna systems in vehicles and buildings (offices, premises, repeater sites, warehouses) Applies the CRC standard procedures for installing and maintaining computers, printers and network device
• Monitors the ICRC WAN connection and acts proactively in relation to providers in case of service problems
• Assist the Access Manager on the users and servers administration Assist in installation of medium size PABX and its programming installs small phone networks including PAX, telephone sets and GSM gateways
• Briefs users concerning the computer equipment, the ICRC IT rules on security of
• Briefs users concerning the computer equipment, the ICRC IT rules on security information and software utilization
• Attributes equipment depending on users’ needs in accordance with his direct superior Contributes actively to quarterly ICT Report
• Informs his direct superior and colleagues about significant changes on stock updates

Required Qualifications

• University degree in ICT domain (Electronics Telecommunications Computer Systems).
• 3 years work experience in a similar field
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of VHF and HF Radio and Satellite communication
• Ability to interpret any situation with accuracy and to present a synthesis of a problem to collaborators
• Capable of assessing the situation in the field offices remotely and to initiate necessary actions
• Discretion concerning the accessible information

Personal Requirements

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Ability to work independently, capacity to take initiatives, ability to integrate changes a fast paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Organized, punctual and reliable
• Sound ability to apply ICRC rules and working procedures

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should please submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma) to:

Administrator ICRC,
Delegation Abuja,
No 31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama,
Abuja.

Note:

• Please clearly indicate "ICT Technician" on the envelope.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• The ICRC is an impartial, neutral, and independent international humanitarian organization.