ICT Specialist II at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross - NAIJA STICK

ICT Specialist II at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Red Cross The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. 

• Its mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. 
• It is present in every country and supported by millions of volunteers. 

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is dedicated to preventing and alleviating human suffering in warfare and in emergencies such as epidemics, floods and earthquakes. 

It is not a single organization. 

• It is composed of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the 189 individual National Societies. 
• Each has its own legal identity and role, but they are all united by seven Fundamental Principles.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Experience: 3-4 years

Location: Adamawa

Job Field: ICT/Computer 

The Purpose

Under the supervision of the Finance and Admin Manager, the ICT Specialist 2 offers support and maintains proper functionality of ICT set-up and infrastructure, interrelates with all the internal and external stakeholders including service providers and offers support to users in Mubi primarily and from other sites (if requested).

Your Role

Ensures ICT inventory is updated regularly and maintains adequate stocks levels.

Ensures that global/country-level policies and procedures are implemented and followed.

Briefs, advises and trains end-users on the ICRC's ICT systems.

• Installs, programs, adapts and maintains all professional ICRC Informatics equipment (computers, servers, printers, peripherals, internal networks, power systems, cabling, modem, and internet facilities) respecting internal standards and procedures.
• Installs, programs, adapts and maintains all professional ICRC Telecom/Radio equipment (HF, VHF, UHF, modems, antennas, cabling, power systems, inverters, batteries and repeaters) respecting internal standards and procedures.

Installs, programs, adapts and maintains all professional ICRC Telephone equipment including PABX (Sat phones, switchboards, wireless units, telephone sets, GSM gateways) respecting internal standards and procedures.

• Timely response to helpdesk requests from callers and walk-ins, providing remote assistance to users with ICT problems
• Support users in backing up and restoring their data as well as in virus detection, removal and prevention.

Ensures all ICT support requests are accurately logged in the ICT Service Portal and resolution is done according to the agreed Service Level Agreement, and escalates unresolved problems to ABJ ICT Manager, ICT Engineer or L3 service desk.

• Assist with the administration of staff joining, leaving and/or moving within different sites in relation to the creation and configuration of new computers and services

Repairs or organizes repairs of all broken ICRC Informatics, Telecom or Telephone equipment received in (or transferred to) the ICT Workshop and attributed to her/him for repair.

• Monitors and informs ABJ ICT Manager of shortages/availability of stock items.
• Files important documents (manuals, installation documents, invoices, letters) accordingly and keeps these files up to date in ICT Team Space
• Assist in monitoring, operation and performance of LAN/WAN connectivity and communication services.

Your Profile

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent higher education degree in ICT domain (Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer science or similar field). Postgraduate or master’s Degree is an asset.

• 3-4 years of experience in IT, electronics, or similar position
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Strong understanding of telecom especially VHF, HF, and satellite
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

What We Offer

Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.

• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, fixed-term contract (1 year – renewable).

The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

How to Apply 

Send thier Resume and a cover letter, valid license to practice (where relevant), and valid ID card to: 

ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org  

clearly indicating “ABJ202500552 ICT Specialist 2 Mubi" as the subject of the mail.

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