The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an
impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively
humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and
internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
The ICRC’s Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the
institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia and is seeking an experienced
and highly motivated person to fill the position mentioned below, which will be
based in Nairobi but with frequent traveling to Somalia.
Information Technology (IT) Technician
The Responsibilities:
- He/she
will be based in Kenya with frequent travelling to Somalia for providing
IT/Technical support to the divers offices in Somalia;
- Provide
support by assisting computer users on a day today basis;
- Ensure
proper functioning of computers, printers and the network environment;
- Assist
in the introduction of computer technologies and ensure error free
standard software and hardware installation and configuration on
workstations according to ICRC policy;
- Install
and maintain the telephone network system;
- Install
and maintain connectivity devices on ICRC LAN’s;
- Train,
support and advise computer, radio and telephone users in the region;
- Administer
and maintain IT inventory;
- Plan,
install, maintain and repair all the radio communication systems (i.e.
Mobile & fixed radio installations, repeaters, operational radio room)
The Requirements:
- Kenyan
residence and holding a valid National passport;
- Degree
or Diploma in Information Technology;
- Professional
certification in a Network Operating System or Software Development;
- Good
knowledge of computer culture, utilities, printers and peripherals;
- Experience
in HF & VHF radio installations, VSAT and Satellite technologies;
- At
least three years experience in Network Administration;
- Good
knowledge of English and Somali language;
- Flexibility
and willingness to travel in Somalia and to spend short-medium periods in
the field.
The Profile:
ICRC is looking for young and energetic individuals who have
good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
The successful candidates should have a sense of analysis and
initiative, the ability to work independently and in a team.
The above position demand flexibility and the ability to work
under pressure in difficult context. Weekly trip to Mogadishu (Somalia) and
other parts of Somalia on request.
Interested persons (of Somali nationality or origin), with the
required background and experience are invited to submit their application to
the Head of Human Resources on the below address, before 20th March 2013.
Please include: Copies of ID papers, detailed curriculum vitae,
current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
International Committee of the Red Cross, Nairobi Regional
Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road,
Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box 73226,
Nairobi, 00200, Kenya:
E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org