Opportunity with Chemonics International: IT Assistant/Officer

Scope of Work

IT Assistant/Officer

 

I. Overview

Chemonics International was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms  providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives  financed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

 

II. Position Name

IT Assistant/Officer

 

III. General Responsibilities

The IT Assistant will at all times adhere to and act according to the Chemonics Professional Code of Ethics (“Living Our Values”) and will make the principles of the Code a part of the project’s culture and standard operating procedures.

 

The IT Assistant will also ensure a good and professional relationship with all project staff and counterparts.

 

IV. Specific Duties

 

The IT Assistant is responsible for maintaining the computer network and computer and technology systems used by the project staff. As well, the IT Assistant/Officer will work under the direction of Office Manager.

 

The duties for the IT Assistant/Officer are:

 

·        Help develop and implement basic office systems and accompanying procedures

·        Oversee the purchase of office IT supplies in coordination with the Procurement Manager

·        Arrange for and oversee the maintenance of office equipment in coordination with the Office Manager

·        As directed, serve as a liaison with home office on field personnel IT inquiries

·        Ensure smooth operation of project computer systems and equipment

·        Provide daily support and maintenance for office LAN

·        Assist to select the vendor for hardware, software and the LAN network through a competitive process

·        Supervise the installation of network and computer hardware in the office

·        Provide daily operational and maintenance (help desk) services to project IT users: troubleshooting and repairs for hardware, software and network problems.

·        Coordinate on an as needed basis with other staff

·        Install application software in a local area network (LAN) environment and the training of the contractor’s personnel on it use and administration

·        Serve as primary liaison with IT-related vendors and suppliers

·        Coordinate on an as needed basis with IT Specialist and IT Officer

 

 

V. Qualifications  

 

·        A university degree in IT, engineering, science, math, business or comparable education or experience is required

·        at least 5 years of post-graduate working experience in IT computer systems and network infrastructure or comparable experience is required. 

·        Advanced IT skills are required. 

·        Intermediate oral and written English skills are preferred. 

·        Candidate must be able to work well as a member of a team and with project counterparts, and must be self-directing and self-motivated. 

·        Strong management, problem-solving and reporting skills are required. 

 

VI. Reporting

 

The IT Assistant/Officer will prepare regular oral and written progress reports that demonstrate the status of tasks toward expected results, as well as other reports as required.

 

As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the IT Assistant/Officer will also coordinate work with other project staff working as a team, as per direction from the Chief of Party.

 

Generally the IT Assistant will work in the office under the direction of the Office Manager.

 

Interested applicants for this position are requested to send a cover letter and resume to us.chemonics@gmail.com no later than 15 March 2014. Please indicate the position in the subject line.  Only the strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries.