ICT Assistant - HQ

Principle Responsibilities

Key Area

Activity

Helpdesk support

Manning the helpdesk and resolving any problems reported

Monitoring and following up on the status and resolution of outstanding service requests

Identifying commonly recurring requests for assistance and providing advice

Diagnosing and resolving ICT problems encountered by staff and escalating any to IT officers

Keep the helpdesk status for requests up-to-date

Be proactive in ensuring preventative maintenance schedules are followed

Participate in training of Interns attached to the ICT Unit

Research

Research into finding more effective ways of using and configuring applications that can then be rolled out across AMREF Offices.

Inventory management & Maintenance

Roll-out new equipment and applications to computers on the network

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

  • First Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Higher Diploma

Experience

  • A minimum of 4 years experience in an ICT support or helpdesk environment

Skills

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong user service orientation
  • Good logical diagnostic skills and ability to exercise good judgement in the resolution of problems
  • Ability to multi-task in dealing with several different problems at a time.
  • Advanced proficiency in the core applications used at AMREF i.e. MS Office products
  • Ability to meet deadlines, monitor and follow-up on pending matters under minimum supervision.
  • Ability to work under high pressure to tight deadlines.

Competences

  • Microsoft Windows and Office Specialist with good knowledge of Computer hardware

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis

The job requires a professional and analytical approach to systems administration.

Flexible Thinking

The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures.

Decision Making

The job requires ability to make significant decisions about work responsibilities and is accountable for them

Communication

 ORAL – Excellent written and spoken English

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively   communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including service providers and country offices

WRITTEN      

Internal :  The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectivelycommunicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including service providers and country offices.

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of corporate IT policy and standards, systems/product requirements and standard guidelines, professional, legal and technical compliance, audit compliance and procurement procedures.

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due tothe nature of the work in general

Apply . Note that only online applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Monday, 05 August 2013.

 

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