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IT Coordinator

Counterpart International, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
628

About Counterpart International

Job Summary

The IT Coordinator is responsible for the smooth and safe operations of all IT activities of Counterpart International and I-PACS, including assessment of Counterpart’s IT and Management Information Systems (MIS) needs, developing operational plans to address these needs and overseeing the reliability and maintenance of exchange and file servers, computer network and IT equipment. The IT Coordinator is also responsible the provision of IT technical assistance and training to Counterpart staff and partners on an as needed basis. S/he is also responsible for inventory of all IT equipment and procurement of new IT equipment in coordination with the Administration Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform new installations and updates for all IT equipment, including desktops, laptops, printers, etc.
• Maintain and Backup Exchange, MIS and File servers.
• Maintain inventory list of all computers and related equipment, in consultation with Administration Department.
• Identify and test new software and hardware for improving and upgrading system performance, install any technology upgrades as required.
• Maintain all Operating System, commercial, business and anti-virus software, ensuring compliance with registrations and upgrades.
• Create/Delete official email accounts.
• Provide staff training on all hardware, software, files management/maintenance and LAN/WAN systems; carry out periodic computer skills surveys to determine end user knowledge of applications; and identity training requirements and propose cost effective measures to upgrade staff skills.
• Conduct an IT Assessment of ISOs and CSSCs.
• Provide training to ISOs and CSSCs on MIS and other Databases.
• Provide technical assistance to the Communications Department in the maintenance of I-PACS Website on an as needed basis
• Provide Quarterly reports on activities of the unit to the Supervisor.
• Assist the Administration Department in purchasing of IT equipment and software.
• Supervise work of IT Officer.
• Any other responsibilities related to IT, as required and assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent, with min of 3 years experience in the relevant field.
• Experience with national or international NGO preferred.
• Proficiency in English language, both spoken and written, in addition to two main local languages, Dari and Pashto.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and brainstorm solutions to problems.
• Strong coordination and planning skills
• Excellent cross-cultural skills, ability to work in diverse, multi-cultural NGO environment, with respect, professionalism and gender sensitivity.

Submission Guideline

Applications: Qualified candidates are requested to send their application along with copy of updated CV to the attention of the Counterpart HR Department (clearly indicate the position title in the subject line) via email to admin@counterpart-afg.org no later than Monday 28 February, 2011. Due to technical issues Counterpart requests that candidates do not apply directly through the www.jobs.af website. Hard copies of applications can be mailed to: Counterpart International, Lane 3 on the right, Kolola Pushta Street, Ansari Squar, Share Naw, Kabul Afghanistan .

Counterpart International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education. For additional information about Counterpart International I-PCAS, please visit www.counterpart-afg.org

Functional Area

IT - Software

Countries

Post Date

Feb 07, 2011

Closing Date

Feb 27, 2011

Reference

NA

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

5 years

Probation Period

1 month

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Gender

Male