JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
World Vision South Sudan (WVSS) is looking for a dynamic person to fill the position of Infrastructures, Communications & Technology (ICT) Officer for its Office, based in Yambio, Western Equatoria.
Purpose of the Position:
Support and maintain the day-to-day operation of WV South Sudan’s field-based information and telecommunication systems, through the provision of client-oriented service.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deployment, maintenance and administration of field-based telecommunications systems and infrastructure (VSATs, Satellite phones, HF and VHF Radio equipment);
Enforcing telecommunications/security policies and standards in the field;
Establishing a consultative relationship with the Zonal Program Manager and County Team Leaders related to provision of ICT services, and ensuring provision of quality and timely ICT support services to field sites;
Receipt, configuration and housekeeping of field ICT equipment;
In liaison with the Regional Office:
a. Maintenance and repair of field-based IT equipment
b. Deployment of client applications to the field users
c. Maintenance of the IT assets database for the field sites
Provide technical advice to the Zonal Program Manager and to the ICT Manager in decision relating to the strategic use and implementation of internet work infrastructure for the field;
Make recommendations to the ICT Manager on the acquisition of new technologies for the field sites and the deployment of existing ones;
Providing monthly reports, outlining the achievements for the month (against the planned activities and further against the department’s annual operational plan).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
A first degree in Telecommunications Engineering or Computer Science, or in any related field
At least three year’s working experience in a networking/telecommunications environment
At least one Professional Certification in the following: Microsoft Certified Professional; Cisco (CCNA)
Good working knowledge of telecommunications technologies (satellite/VSAT technology, wireless networks, HF and VHF Radio, microwave) and Network Architectures for both Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks
Excellent working knowledge of Internet technologies, including: TCP/IP suite of protocols; Internet security; Internet routing; Voice over Internet Protocol)
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems configuration and administration
Good working knowledge of office automation applications (Microsoft Office) and Lotus Notes
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment
Excellent analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills.
N.B: This position is open to South Sudanese Nationals Only.
N.B: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications which include the cover letter, together with an updated CV with at least three referees with their telephone contact addressed to The Human Resource Manager, World Vision South Sudan
Applications can be submitted either online to this email [email protected] or hand delivered to World Vision Office in Juba. Plot N*1, Block BX 2nd Class, Hai Cinema (next to MTN, Hai Cinema),
(Please indicate on all your documents the position you are applying for)
Closing date for receiving applications is: February 15th 2017.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and documents once submitted will not be returned to the candidates.
The candidate finally selected should comply with the child protection policy applied in the Organization.