Information Technology Manager NGO Job Careers – Save the Children
Job Title: Information Technology Manager
Organization: Save the Children
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale
Job Summary: The Information Technology (IT) Manager is responsible for overseeing all information technology in Uganda including all Field Offices under the Country Office and ensure high delivery of IT services that enables efficient and effective delivery of programs. This will include responding to IT related business needs, supporting and coaching IT staff in Field Offices, overseeing implementation of IT projects and acting as the in-country lead IT advisor to the senior management. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Save the Children Information Technology Manager job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Information Technology or equivalent qualification.
- At least five years’ experience in ICT Management and/or Support.
- Familiar with all the day-to-day aspects of managing the IT needs of an organisation, with specific areas of the role involving: familiarity with Windows and MS Office Products, LAN/WAN infrastructures (routers, modems, switches, etc.); trouble shooting and administering a Microsoft Windows based network (LAN) and servers; good working knowledge of Windows server and domain system configuration, antivirus software for workstations and servers etc.
- Good communication skills, ability to lead and work with teams
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Previous experience in an INGO is an advantage but not a requirement
- Ability and experience of training end users or staff
- Commitment to Save the Children values.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
NB: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Deadline: 13th March 2020