Information System Specialist at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Contract Period: Indefinite

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Defining procedures and ensuring the implementation, monitoring, maintenance and correct functioning of the IT and telecommunications equipment and systems in the mission and participating in the establishment and/or revision of the budgets concerning ICT
• Managing the ICT activities in support to and in close collaboration with the field responsible; this includes the following:
  • Identifying and implementing the information management practices to enhance the system's effectiveness and reliability
  • Supervising, implementing and monitoring security management protocols in order to ensure data security, availability and an immediate operational recovery and continuity in case of emergency
  • Ensuring that all IT and telecommunications equipment are correctly inventoried in direct link with the procurement team ensuring sufficient stock of spare parts and necessary tools for maintenance
  • Informing the technical referent before all purchase of equipment or services and ensuring the preparation, tests, packing and documentation for all ICT equipment and networks before providing to users
• Ensuring the proper documentation, filing and the compilation of statistical data on ICT
• Providing direct supervision and support to the Information Systems technicians as well as technical and educational support (briefing, training, etc.) to new users, relevant personnel and technicians
• Performing delegated tasks specific to her area of speciality, as defined in his/her job description and according to the line manager; the position will require 60% of time dedicated to travel outside of Abuja

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology
• Three years of previous experience in information technology management
• Prior work experience with an NGO is highly desirable