ICT Officer (Volunteer) at Ryan's Aid Foundation (RAF)

Ryan's Aid Foundation (RAF) is a non - governmental Organization committed to improving the welfare of the rural indigents. We are determined to end poverty and hunger to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potentials in dignity and equality in a healthy environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICT Officer (Volunteer)

Location: Sokoto

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the maintenance of computers and check daily / monthly that preventive and corrective maintenance tasks have been carried out
• Configure the backups on the workstations and ensure that they are carried out in compliance with the standards and the backup policy
• Manage equipment assignments and all related documents
• Monitor the repair and movement of equipment
• Anticipate and identify needs in connection with his/her manager, participate in the development of budgets and place orders
• Report to the hierarchy any problem related to the management of equipment
• Ensure the follow-up of any external service providers (maintenance and repair services, etc.)
• Install and maintain the local networks of the capital according to the standards (kitlog)
• Check that network equipment is working properly
• Supervise the data backup system (backup policy)
• Ensure the functioning and monitoring of the means of communication in the capital
• Ensure the follow-up of local telecommunications providers (Internet, fixed and mobile telephony, etc.) and the rationalization of associated costs;
• Ensure the technological watch in terms of internet connection and means of telecommunications
• Train users in the proper use of ICT resources, the ICT basics and compliance with security rules upon arrival and at regular intervals
• Treat all users in a respectful and fair manner, in accordance with RAF’s code of conduct and policies (gender, safeguarding, etc.)
• Carry out a monthly inventory and update the equipment list
• Make an ICT activity report on a monthly basis and send it to his/her managers;
• Propose the implementation of ICT resources improving the work efficiency of users in accordance with the standards
• Organize any donations / recycling in compliance with the standards at the end of the contract.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in ICT, Telecommunications, Engineering or related fields
• Professional certificate(s) and/or trainings in the ICT related fields
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in similar responsibilities is required
• Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international related NGOs
• Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently
• Strong verbal, written and communication skills
• Approachable, diplomatic, able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated & strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently
• Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: info@ryansaidfoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.