IT Assistant at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, and wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract type: National contract

The Position

• IT assistants are responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and other technologies, such as communication systems
• An IT assistant's duties include configuring hardware and software, setting up peripherals such as printers or routers, repairing equipment, and providing daily support for computer network users
• Assistants may work at a help desk, answering calls and e-mails regarding the computer network or communication systems
• They may also be responsible for writing reports, tracking inventory, evaluating new technologies.

Key Requirements
Education:

• Degree or  HND in Information Technology, Computer Systems, or a related field

Essential:

• 1-2 years of experience in similar positions
• Excellent computer skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Must have strong reporting and communication skills.

Desirables:

• Flexible & willing to work in a remote setting & to travel to other field locations.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and stress.
• Ability to work independently on his or her own initiative with problems solving skills
• Strong team and interpersonal skills

Conditions

• Availability: As soon as possible
• Salary and conditions: In accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
• The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for tax returns

Salary and Conditions

• In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
• The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for tax returns.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Method

• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
• Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Applications should be addressed to: “Recruitment Manager”.
• Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Note

• Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Only short-listed applicants will be invited for a written test and oral interview.
• DRC-DDG Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.
• The position is for Nigerian nationals only.