• ICT Assistant at Médecins du Monde (MdM)

    work Médecins du Monde (MdM)
    placeMaiduguri
    Date Posted: 2019-01-24

    Médecins du Monde (MdM), an international humanitarian organization, is hiring an ICT Assistant in Maiduguri and Damboa Borno.

    Supervisor: Deputy Base Log
    Duration of the position required: 5 Months
    Start Date: As Soon As Possible
    Hierarchical & Functional links: The Maiduguri location works under the responsibility of the Base Logistician. He support the base logistician to maintain IT equipement and communication

    Tasks and Responsibilities

    Objective 1: IT:

    • Provide design, deployment and maintenance of MdM ITC Infrastructure:
    • Assist in supervision of the execution of various projects with an IT dimension
    • Assist the Log Base in Design and Plan the implementation of each task, included the budget-related aspects, with the Heads of the affected Departments
    • Be at the disposal of the Log base for any other tasks they deem necessary · Fulfil the following tasks (some of them being covered in the IT SOP):
    • Provide new starters with IT equipment set up to their needs
    • Manage the networks across all sites
    • Manage network prioritization due to limited bandwidth
    • Develop and put in place sound back-up systems
    • Establish and enforce various IT policies (setting up e-mails, use of internet, accounts deletion, etc)
    • Provide resolution to IT issues (repairs and maintenance)

    Objective 2. Radio Communication:

    • Assure the VHF radio stand-by according to the planning, procedures and logistician instructions
    • Monitor the MDM frequencies and clear them from none authorized users
    • Fill the radio logbook (Location, date and hour of important messages or events)
    • Stay close to the radio during his/her working time (to be able to hear all radio calls).
    • Facilitate the communication between the bases and the employees
    • Transmit messages between bases
    • Relay messages from bases or vehicles when the signal is low
    • Take messages and transmit them to the appropriate or intended person
    • Control the radio equipment installation and maintenance
    • Check that the batteries are charged.
    • Check that the connections are tightened
    • Check that the radio equipment are kept in good condition and clean them every day
    • Update the call-signs and all important documents concerning the radio communication in collaboration with the deputy log base;
    • Assure the radio contacts
    • Make contact with bases and vehicles on the field as soon as possible in the morning (at 8h00 with the drivers) and every day.
    • Make contact with the vehicles and other bases according to the procedures or instructions given by the Logistician
    • Conduct the 16h00 radio contact (Situation, location of vehicles) and refer to the deputy Log base for eventual messages to send or receive from other bases
    • Tracking the vehicles that are on the field
    • Monitor the movements of vehicles when they are outside of base
    • Track the movements between bases and contact at predefined points or time

    Miscelaneous:

    • Any other task might be asked by the line manager according to the department workload.

    Qualification, Experience and Attribute of the Ideal Candidate

    • Degree and Postgraduate qualifications (or equivalent) in IT/Networks
    • Minimum 2 years professional experience in related work within an INGO or Similar Organization
    • Good spoken and written English
    • Good knowledge of electrical, hardware and software maintenance and moving is mandatory
    • Report Writing, Willing and able to live and work in demanding field conditions
    • Good spoken and written English (Speaking, Reading, Writing), Hausa fluent, Kanuri, Fluent
    • Flexible working hours Reporting deadlines Operate in low resource environments
    • Able to conduct field travel
    • Good communicator with proven organizational skills
    • Ability to work under tight deadlines, team-work, High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
    • Flexible working hours, Healthy and Physical capability of moving equipment,
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and to solve problems;
    • Ability to follow instructions,
    • Ability to work both independents and as an effective team member,
    • Ability to think and communicate clearly with others
    • Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
    • Rigor, serious, honesty, accuracy.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply on or before 8th February, 2019.


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