Fresher Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer NGO Job Careers – Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Job Title: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer
Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
Job Summary: The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer is responsible for providing technical ICT support to the country office and the area offices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure standardisation and SOPs in place for the Uganda program with regards to ICT
- Country focal point for ICT and contact person for regional and global ICT
- Implement NRC’s ICT policies and guidelines at office level
- Ensure system security is up-to-date.
- Ensure that network access privileges, applications, data storage and regular backups are configured and maintained
- Implement and update a data disaster recovery plan (back up)
- Schedule computer related services, maintenance and license renewals
- Ensure installation and maintenance of protection services (anti-viruses and firewalls)
- Plan network upgrades, expansions and replacements
- Provide ICT support and trainings to staff
- Participate in the procurement processes of ICT equipment.
- Maintain inventory of ICT equipment, hardware, and software and ensure adequate supply and functionality, in collaboration with relevant staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field (Computer Science, Computer Networking, Programming, and Information Systems)
- Two years of experience from working as an ICT Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
- Fluency in English
- Personal qualities
- Good knowledge of ICT in Uganda and different solutions available.
- Knowledge of platforms and apps for cash interventions an advantage
- Good inter personal relationship skills. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally with a strong client-service focus.
- Able to maintain confidential information.
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical manner.
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified Ugandan candidates who wish to join one of the world’s leading relief organisations, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) should apply by visiting the web link below.
Deadline: 17th December 2019