USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia. The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Grants Information Technology (IT) Assistant. In this position, you will provide a range of IT support services in our Nairobioffice on a regular basis. You will work closely with the IT Manager on all aspects of IT as it relates to grant activities and programming throughout Somalia. This position requires travel to Somalia.
Qualifications and Skills Sought:
- Diploma in information Technology or Computer Science.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- At least 2 years’ experience in similar position.
- Working knowledge in using Microsoft office required
- PC and server support experience, especially with Windows Server and Windows Client Operation Systems.
- Experience of basic knowledge of Lotus Notes Client Administration, and replication within a WAN.
- Computer repairs, assembly and technical troubleshooting.
- Good knowledge of computer hardware and software theory.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, Lotus Notes, Windows operating systems.
- Industry standard certification by Microsoft or Cisco preferred.
- Experience conducting IT needs assessments, preferably in government or administrative offices.
- Experience training end users in basic IT functions and Microsoft Office programs
- Must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
- Honesty, confidentiality and integrity required.
- Cultural Sensitivity.
- Ability to work with strict deadlines.
- Competency in performing multiple functional tasks.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- English language fluency required and Somali Language fluency stongly preferred.
HOW TO APPLY:
Do you have the above qualifications and skills? If so, please send (1) a CV that includes 3 references in PDF format (2) A cover letter explaining why you are eligible for the position, (3)A filled and signed copy of the 1420 bio data form which can be downloaded from http://www.usaid.gov/forms
Forward your application to tisdairecruitment@gmail.com and copy tis@dai.com. Closing date:Wednesday, 15th July 2015.
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please put Grants Information Technology Assistant- Nairobi as the email subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WOMEN STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
