IT Manager- Afghan Nationals Only

Manage IT operations and provide technical support to staff

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Overview

Manage IT operations and provide technical support to staff

You have:

  • Bachelor of computer science, Information or relevant, plus minimum 5 years experience in relevant field
  • A+ Certification and/or MCSE Certification preferred
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English; Fluency in Dari and Pashtu languages
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Server 2019 and Active Directory
  • Strong technical writing/documentation skills
  • Strong hardware deployment/repair skills
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
  • Adaptability for working in a multi-cultural environment

Job Description

General Duties

- Provide technical assistance from staff for all PC hardware, software, and associated peripherals. - Install and configure operating systems and IRC-approved software packages to the agreed standards of IRC global operations. - Maintain existing computer equipment to the agreed standards of IRC global operations by performing upgrades, new installations, and carrying out routine procedures. - Coordinate with Operations/HR team for creation and suspension of new user accounts/e-mail, and with Logistics team for allocation of IT-related assets. - Ensure that hardware inventory is being maintained (in cooperation with IRC global IT department) and track all equipment transfers. - Maintain the proper storage of inactive IT assets (computers, printers, UPSs, etc). - In consultation with IRC HQ, assist in procurements, including conducting needs assessments, - Perform and maintain operating systems and office application suites on all user workstations. Ensure that security updates are properly being applied and that workstations remain up-to-date. - Monitor workstation usage to ensure that users remain within the confines of the IRC Afghanistan Acceptable Usage Policy. - Conduct visits to field offices as needed to provide training to field office staff and maintain hardware checks on all IT-related assets. - Ensure that IRC staff remains in compliance with IRC Afghanistan Security Policies, IT Acceptable Usage Policy, and Mandatory Reporting Policy as it pertains to IT. - Submit regular progress reports to the ICT Coordinator - Participate and represent the IT department in any IRC Afghanistan Operations or Staff meetings - Attend and participate in training identified/organized by the supervisor. - Participate and represent IRC in any inter-agency IT-related meetings or seminars

Follow and adopt any new procedures/guidelines designated IT Coordinator/Global IT

- division - Assist in an IT capacity for any program-related duties as requested by your supervisors. This includes assistance in producing supplementary programs or visibility materials for various IRC programs.

Specific Duties:

- Regular IT training for all staff, - Field trip and provide IT training to staff - Maintenance of Solar power backup system for main and all field offices - Box cloud Data backup management - BVA/Integra ERP troubleshooting - Service Now Ticketing system management - Update IT Asset inventory database - Prepare PRs for all IT equipment - Prepare a Top-up card list for the staff - BVA Management - Sim Card Management - IT Documentation - IT Troubleshooting - Up to date IT equipment tracking sheet - Regular instruction to staff about overall usage of the IT equipment - Provide updated information to staff about overall IT Training - Any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

- Bachelor of computer science, Information or relevant, plus minimum 5 years experience in relevant field - A+ Certification and/or MCSE Certification preferred - Proficiency in written and spoken English; Fluency in Dari and Pashtu languages - Proficiency with Microsoft Server 2019 and Active Directory - Strong technical writing/documentation skills - Strong hardware deployment/repair skills - Strong interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills. - Flexibility and ability to work under pressure - Adaptability for working in a multi-cultural environment

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you had to provide technical support to a colleague; what steps did you take? This question assesses your problem-solving and communication skills in a technical context. Outline the situation, your actions, and the outcome clearly.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple IT requests? This question evaluates your organizational and prioritization skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain how you stay updated with the latest IT trends and technologies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to train non-technical staff on IT systems? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle disputes related to IT equipment usage with staff? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org