TITLE: IT Officer | |
LOCATION: Monrovia, Liberia, with frequent travel in rural areas where VOSIEDA has her activities | JOB TYPE: Full Time (Initial six months, renewal based on performance) |
ROLE PURPOSE: IT Officer is responsible for managing the IT infrastructures at VOSIEDA offices, including websites, various platforms, and systems (desktops, printers, laptops, and phones), end-user support, and technical assistance to local partners. S/he or must be experience in videography. The nature of the work requires an individual who is service-oriented, organized, and can interact with diverse end-users and technical staff, prioritize tasks, and resolve technical issues. | |
SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Operation Manager Staff directly reporting to this post: IT staffs and interims | |
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: Founded in 2000, Volunteers for Sustainable Development in Africa (VOSIEDA) is a Liberian nonprofit and a network of development professionals working to promote prosperity, reduce extreme poverty, and strengthen peace and stability in Liberia and West Africa’s Mano River Union Basin region. VOSIEDA’s work focuses on saving the planet and fighting extreme poverty among women, youth, children, and other excluded groups. We advance community solutions to address development challenges and empower local people to care for nature that sustains all lives. VOSIEDA works across five signature programs to empower and support local communities to promote sustainable development to end extreme poverty, its root causes, and consequences in Liberia and West Africa’s Mano River Basin region, including 1). Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability, 2) Food Security & Livelihoods Enhancement, 3) Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality, 4) Governance & Social Development, 5) Media & Civic Society Strengthening. | |
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: IT Systems Management · Ensure implementation of ICT strategies and new technologies. · Responsible for compliance with and maintenance of VOSIEDA ICT standards, policies, and procedures. · Actively participate in working groups for information and knowledge sharing · Collaborate with the Operation Department to ensuring value for money IT-related purchases. IT Support · Provide support and technical assistance to resolve ICT issues. · Provide End-User support for all Applications (Document backup, Micro-Team, Zoom, QuickBooks, etc.) · Ensure ICT services are accessible and equipped with current hardware and software either through research or engagement with service providers. · Work with relevant teams (Operations, Finance, Programs) in preparing IT assets disposal when appropriate and ensure hardware is stripped and data secured before disposal. · Ensure ICT inventory for the organization is up to date and consolidated. · Periodically assess the hardware and software infrastructure needs of VOSIEDA and submit reports to the Operations Manager to ensure the effective acquisition of appropriate hardware and software as per VOSIEDA Information Technology Policy. · Participate in the implementation and maintenance of a disaster recovery plan for VOSIEDA hardware and software infrastructure. |
Please write an English letter of application stating clearly, what motivates you to apply for the above position and how your qualifications and experience are relevant to the post. Include a copy of your CV, application letter, and the names and contact information of three references. Do not send original documents, as these will not be returned to you. Submitting false information will result in your application being disqualified.
Please submit applications with the subject title “IT Officer Application [Your Name]”: In VOSIEDA office or e-mail applications to info@vosieda.org
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written exam and/or interview. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: April 15, 2024 before 5:00pm