Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, international organisation. The organisation is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to all other professions which might help in achieving its aims.
Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Information System Specialist
Location: Abuja
Contract Period: Indefinite
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Defining procedures and ensuring the implementation, monitoring, maintenance and correct functioning of the IT and telecommunications equipment and systems in the mission and participating in the establishment and/or revision of the budgets concerning ICT
- Managing the ICT activities in support to and in close collaboration with the field responsible; this includes the following:
- Identifying and implementing the information management practices to enhance the system's effectiveness and reliability
- Supervising, implementing and monitoring security management protocols in order to ensure data security, availability and an immediate operational recovery and continuity in case of emergency
- Ensuring that all IT and telecommunications equipment are correctly inventoried in direct link with the procurement team ensuring sufficient stock of spare parts and necessary tools for maintenance
- Informing the technical referent before all purchase of equipment or services and ensuring the preparation, tests, packing and documentation for all ICT equipment and networks before providing to users
- Ensuring the proper documentation, filing and the compilation of statistical data on ICT
- Providing direct supervision and support to the Information Systems technicians as well as technical and educational support (briefing, training, etc.) to new users, relevant personnel and technicians
- Performing delegated tasks specific to her area of speciality, as defined in his/her job description and according to the line manager; the position will require 60% of time dedicated to travel outside of Abuja
Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications
- Degree in Information Technology
- Three years of previous experience in information technology management
- Prior work experience with an NGO is highly desirable
Application Closing Date
8th November, 2017
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application, including Cover Letter, Resume and copy of relevant certificates to:
[email protected]
Or
Send Hard Copy to:
MSF Belgium Human Resources Office,
14 Tennessee Street,
Maitama,
Abuja.
Note
- Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application. MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.
- The vacancy is open to all residents of Nigeria.