ICT Officer Ukraine Dnipro

Manage and implement ICT systems in the Area Office effectively.

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Overview

Manage and implement ICT systems in the Area Office effectively.

You have:

  • University degree in Systems Engineering, Software, Computer Science, Computer Science or similar.
  • Experience working in similar positions in the context of humanitarian aid.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken Ukrainian.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the ICT field including significant experience in Power BI and data visualization is a plus.
  • Knowledge of network equipment management (LAN/WAN network administration, troubleshooting and monitoring).
  • Experience in internal customer service and training of end-users.
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office365 suite tools and report building in Microsoft Power BI.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform especially in PowerApps, Power Automate will be is desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of Software development life cycle and implementation methods.

The ICT Officer is responsible for the overall establishment and implementation of NRC Information & Communication Technology systems and procedures. S/He will assist in the day-to-day management of IT functions, ensuring the proper functioning of the ICT infrastructure in the Area Office. S/He will provide timely end-user computer support, ensure that Hardware, printers, and software resources are available, and that the office is complied with NRC ICT policies, rules, and procedures.

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies:

• University degree in Systems Engineering, Software, Computer Science, Computer Science or similar. • Experience working in similar positions in the context of humanitarian aid. • Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts • Verifiable experience related to the responsibilities of the position • Good written and spoken English. • Fluency in both written and spoken Ukrainian • Previous experience in humanitarian negotiations is considered a strong asset

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the ICT field including significant experience in Power BI and data visualization is a plus. • Knowledge of network equipment management (LAN/WAN network administration, troubleshooting and monitoring) • Experience in internal customer service and training of end-users. • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office365 suite tools and report building in Microsoft Power BI. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform especially in PowerApps, Power Automate will be is desirable. • Strong knowledge of Software development life cycle and implementation methods.

What do We Offer

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

  • To be dedicated in what we do;
  • To be innovative with our solutions;
  • To act as one unified and inclusive team;
  • To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible;

We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be screened on a rolling basis and interviews will be assigned instantly until a suitable candidate is selected.

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines. • Provide NRC Area office and field offices support for internet according to NRC ICT Standards. • Support with implementation of procedures and tools to ensure information security within NRC. • Prepare and develop status reports as required by management. • Ensure proper filing of documents. • Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function. • Proactively make relevant infrastructure changes for the best performance of ICT platforms, software, and services according to NRC global standards. • Implementation of changes in the systems infrastructure established by the regional and/or global ICT Team, in processes of development of new ICT tools and continuous improvement of existing ones. • Provide training to NRC staff (ongoing inductions and trainings for better use and appropriation of ICT tools relevant to NRC). • Software license management and NRC platforms in East Area of Ukraine. • Manage, escalate, and resolve incidents and requests reported through the help desk tool (Fresh Service).

Specific responsibilities:

• The ICT Officer will oversee the staff support, ICT Policy compliance, hardware/software including troubleshooting for the smooth running of business operation of the Area Office and Field offices under his responsibility. • Ensure performance monitoring of Internet links to the assigned Area and field offices. • Management of user accounts to ensure access to institutional tools. • Installation, configuration, update and support of NRC ICT tools, email (Outlook), Office365, Okta, Agresso, OneDrive, Antivirus, Unit4 Excelerator, encryption and security updates on the NRC computers, provide VPN access, etc. • Provide proactive and responsive support to all end-users including field offices using the helpdesk global solution (Fresh Service) • Report ICT equipment breakdowns and difficulties encountered in the resolution of incidents. • Installing network standard Cisco Meraki equipment in all the area offices. • Manage the Local Area Network (LAN) and the Wireless Local Area Network, with aim of optimal performance of the network infrastructure for Internet connections (fibre, radio, VSAT), access to cloud applications, data storage, and backup on the Cloud (Office 365), Cisco Meraki networks, UPS and backup power systems, security of ICT installations (air conditioning, electricity, physical access), desktop computers and laptops, smartphones, software, and mobile applications. • Ensure SharePoint Team sites storage functioning and access rights management at the Area Office level. • Maintain filing tree SOP, support NRC archive scanning process. • Ensure proper management of the NRC ICT equipment and manage ICT laptops in the management equipment global solution. (Intune pilot) • Management of warranties with authorized service centers for computer and office equipment. • Support in budget preparation. • Advice on ICT equipment purchases according to ICT standards and policies. • Other assigned tasks that are related to the management of information systems.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with ICT infrastructure management in a humanitarian context? This helps assess the candidate's relevant experience in managing IT systems in challenging environments. Provide specific examples of previous roles where you managed ICT infrastructure, particularly in stress-laden situations.
How do you ensure compliance with ICT policies and standards? The interviewer seeks to understand your approach to policy adherence. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to resolve a complex IT issue under pressure. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for training end-users on new software tools? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain your familiarity with Power BI and how you've used it in your previous roles. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage user accounts and access to institutional tools? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a network troubleshooting experience you had? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you consider the most significant challenge of working in ICT for humanitarian operations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 8 months ago - Source: nrc.no