Sunday 24 February 2019

International NGO Safety Organisation Recruitment For IT Officer

Company Description:
The International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO), founded in 2011, is a British charity that supports the safety of aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: IT Officer
Job Location: 
Abuja

INSO Nigeria Country Officer
  • We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team as IT Officer to be based in Abuja with regular travel to NE Nigeria.
  • Since becoming registered in Nigeria, INSO has developed a strong country wide approach, supporting NGOs working on Lake Chad Basin Crisis from all neighbouring countries. The coordination office operates from Abuja overseeing two operational offices in Maiduguri, Nigeria and in Maroua, Cameroon. 

Job Description:
  • This position reports to the INSO Information Manager.
  • The purpose of this position is to ensure the IT and internet needs of all INSO staff are efficiently met. The IT Officer also supports for basic administration management, such as procurement and purchases of IT-related items.

Major Responsibilities
  • Ensure that emails and key electronic files are backed up once a month.
  • Support the Information Manager in all IT-related tasks.
  • Ensure maximum performance of INSO internet.
  • Install and configure appropriate software and functions according to specifications.
  • Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimize performance.
  • Conception, preparation and implementation of the office IT set-up, under the supervision of the Information Manager.
  • Ensure all INSO users have access to all relevant licensed software, including antivirus, MS office and GIS software.
  • Assess the security threat to INSO IT systems and ensure it is appropriately mitigated.

Job Requirements:
  • Experience in network support, software installation and hardware maintenance, with good general IT knowledge (network set-ups, hardware, trouble shooting).
  • Ability to think creatively in terms of tool and process development.
  • Be systematic, proactive, innovative, self-motivated and detail oriented.
  • Fluency in English (working language) with good writing capacity.
  • degree or equivalent experience in Information Systems, Computer Sciences or a relevant discipline.
  • 3 years of IT work experience, preferably with an NGO.
  • Displayed capacity to understand the work and nature of NGOs will be considered as an asset.

Preferred Characteristics:
  • 3 years of work experience with an INGO as an IT officer.
  • In depth understanding of diverse computer systems and networks.
Key Personal Competencies:
  • A good communicator and team player.
  • Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
  • Ability to manage and work to multiple tight deadlines.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications, which should include the following below, by e-mail to: jobs@nga.ngosafety.org with the reference "INSO – IT Assistant Abuja" in the subject line of your e-mail.
  • Cover letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to INSO (1-page maximum).
  • Up to date CV (2-page maximum).
Note
  • Please do not send any additional information (certificates, other writing samples, etc.). 
  • INSO does not accept or ask for payment for any Job.

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