Overview of position

Under the supervision of the Emergency Manager, the IT Specialist will work to improve the use and analysis of available situational and response data; improve humanitarian performance monitoring and reporting through integrated and strengthened data management; develop tools for integrated data management standardization and automation of outputs and information products, and maintain mapping of program activities to support program coverage.

Role objectives

Responsibilities for IT Specialist

· Meet with prospective clients to determine requirements

· Engage with clients to define the scope of the project

· Plan timeline and resources needed for project

· Travel to client sites

· Responsible for network management, software development and database administration

· Define software, hardware and network requirements

· Identify and resolve project issues

· Prepare project status reports

Project reporting

Will report to Emergency Manager

Key competencies

Qualifications for IT Specialist

· Any IT certification, required

· 3+ years of experience in a similar role

· Proficient in several programming languages

· Experienced writing code

· Expert level in Microsoft Office Applications, including Project

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Familiar with a range of software and hardware

· Previous technical support role

· Willing to travel to client sites

Team management

This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to qualified female candidates.