Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – ICT Supervisor.

Work Location: Nairobi-Coordination

Start date: ASAP

Length of contract: Fixed-term (100%) with 3 to 6 months probation period.

Application deadline: 6th July 2022

Main Purpose:

Executing the maintenance, follow-up and monitoring of all IT and Telecom equipment, tools and services, as well as ensuring onsite technical support and training of users under his/her responsibility in accordance with MSF standards, policies, protocols and procedures, in order to guarantee the efficient use of all IT and Telecom services and infrastructure.

Other tasks include, but not limited to:

• Monitoring, maintaining and following up on all Information Technology (IT) and Telecom equipment, tools and services in the mission, in accordance with MSF standards, policies, protocols and procedures;
• Supervising, implementing and improving data security protocols (data saving, firewall, User Access right, backup, security for equipment and software, etc.) to ensure data security, availability, and immediate operational recovery and continuity in case of emergency;
• Providing technical support and presenting MSF standards, policies, protocols and procedures to all users. Providing advanced technical support to logistics experts dealing with IT and Telecom systems. When needed, liaise with the Information Systems (IS) Specialist and/or HQ Technical Referent for 2nd line support, as well as with external providers, to ensure any incidents or problems that cannot be solved at his/her level are appropriately escalated;
• Providing educational support (briefing, training and support, etc.) to all users. Providing advanced educational support (briefing, training and support, etc.) to logistics experts dealing with IT and Telecom systems;
• Providing regular activity reports for the sites under his/her responsibility in accordance with MSF guidelines. Updating and archiving all user and ICT (Information and Communications Technology) related documentation due to changes in the IT and Telecom infrastructures;
• Participating in the establishment of the annual budget of the IT and Telecom families. Providing his/her technical expertise in the local purchase process;
• Planning, preparing and reporting the visits to the site(s) under his/her responsibility to ensure the preceding points;
• Performing any other task, specific to his/her area of specialty, as defined in his/her job description and according

Requirements:

Education

• Essential: University degree/Diploma in ICT or any similar related field.
• Desirable: Professional ICT qualifications.

Experience

• Essential: Working experience in related jobs with 1-2 years of proven experience in ICT or technical functions, preferably within MSF.

Language

• Essential: Fluency in English (technical)
• Desirable: Kiswahili & Somali

Knowledge

• Essential: Expertise in latest version of Microsoft Operating System and business applications (Office365)
• Good knowledge of computer hardware and maintenance processes, network theory and their respective protocols, main email systems, IT security best practices and IT service management tools (ITSM)
• Understanding in Server Management (latest version of Microsoft Operating System, Active directory) and virtualization (Hyper-V)
• Understanding of radio telecommunication concepts (HF, VHF, GSM, Satellite)
• Teaching and supporting skills

Competencies

• Stress Management
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Behavioral Flexibility

If you meet the above requirements, please email your CV & motivation letter as a single file by 6th July 2022 under the subject “ICT SUPERVISOR” to: jobs@somalia.msf.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)