Vacancy Announcement
IT Coordinator
for
GIZ Rwanda Country Office
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the sectors of Decentralization and Good Governance, Economic Development and Employment Promotion, Energy and Information and Communications Technology.
GIZ Offices are the central element of GIZ’s field structure. They ensure consistent overall representation of the company and its successful positioning as a service provider in the international cooperation market. GIZ Office Rwanda is searching a candidate for the position of IT Coordinator. The position will be based in the GIZ Country Office at Kigali
Location: Kigali.
Fixed Term: 2years and renewable
Position: one (1)
A. Responsibilities
The IT Coordinator is responsible for
Coordination of IT unit
Efficiently dealing with queries about issues in his/her section
Performing tasks in compliance with GIZ’s Orientation and Rules (O+R)
Correctly providing services within the team in accordance with GIZ’s requirements
Ensuring that IT and management systems operate and function correctly
Implementing and complying with GIZ IT standards
The IT Coordinator performs the following tasks:
B. Tasks
Advises his/her superior (DAF) on questions relating to the thematic area and on issues that are relevant to different groups
Guiding the Unit technically
Supporting the Unit technically
Representing the Unit internally as well as externally
Organising the Unit
Ensures the availability of up-to-date hardware (laptops, servers, all PCs) in accordance with current GIZ standards
Discusses possible new purchases of or improvements to hardware and networks with the administrative manager, based on the requirements and recommendations outlined in GIZ’s IT guidelines
Tests new or upgraded software and updates all the software to the latest versions
Provides and maintains backup programmes to ensure system availability
Coordinates necessary modifications to the existing home page in consultation with office management and the project or programme managers
Responsible for the availability of the LAN, installs any updates and ensures routine, professional maintenance of the necessary hardware, installs and maintains the LAN
Monitors the market for quality and value for money, and is responsible for specifying and procuring computer equipment
Manages and ensures general administration of the entire IT system
Ensures that an IT emergency service is available
Notifies the GIZ IT help desk of fundamental problems with GIZ IT applications
Assists in advising on IT projects
Other duties/additional tasks
The IT Coordinator
Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
C. Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
MSc in IT
Familiarity with IT hardware and software used at GIZ, IT network systems, database software, GIZ intranet and basic understanding of specific GIZ software (SAP, APS, AMS, PACCS, etc.)
Professional experience
At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position with management experience
Other knowledge, additional competences
Outstanding working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
good knowledge of the European language widely used in the country, ideally a knowledge of German
willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 21st July 2021 2021 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.deThe email attachment (max. size 2 MB) should be a PDF file. Please quote the job title in the subject
GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please, let us know if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to take into account when considering your application. Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
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