ICT Coordinator – SOS Childrens Villages Botswana

Job Description

ICT COORDINATOR – NATIONAL OFFICE

Position Summary:
The national IT coordinator (NITC) is the co-worker who plans, implements and maintains all IT related topics and processes of his/her national association in close cooperation with the Regional IT Director and supervised by the Regional IT Director.
The general aim of an IT Coordinator is to ensure that the National office uses an information technology system that goes along with the technological advancement and the duty the NO is entrusted and keep the IT environment safe and secure.
• Creating and implementing the national IT plan in close cooperation/supervision of the Regional IT Director and based on the global and regional IT plans
• Ensuring that IT topics are reflected in the general national plan and the national budget
• Ensuring the efficient and reliable use of appropriate IT infrastructure, inclusive controlling all external IT specialists
• Promoting the development of IT topics in the national association User administration (setup and maintaining account)
• Constantly monitor system (servers) performance, monitor network communication
• Create file systems and logs, create a backup and recovery policy
• Implement IT policies for the use of the computer system and network Research and recommend the purchase of network equipment, services and supplies.
• Coordinate, direct and supervise computer network systems and operations.
• Prepare work plans and time estimates for projects and proposed systems.
• Develop and recommend cost effective technical systems improvements for computer network operations.
• Install, configure, and support the organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system. Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.

Required Qualification and Experience
 BSc in computer science with 3 yrs. Experience.
 Windows server 2008 R2 configuration and administration,
 Network installation and configuration
 Proven ICT technical experience of supporting users and systems in a large and complex organization
 Sound experience in hardware and software maintenance, network management, software development, website development and systems administration.
 Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) or Cisco (CCNA) is a plus advantage
 Clean Driver’s License

Competencies
 Ability to work in a busy and dynamic environment
 Results oriented
 Customer Focus
 Network administration
 Configuring and monitoring switches, routers and firewalls
 Ability to manage CMS like Joomla and WordPress
 Excellent knowledge of PHP, MySQL, IIS, MSSQL server 2008, Server 2008
 Excellent organization skill in providing help online or onsite.
 Ability to design and manage database in MS SQL,
 Understanding of Microsoft network environments
 Ability to manage Microsoft server 2008
 Understanding of project concepts and methodology

We offer a competitive NGO salary with medical aid and pension fund.
In accordance with the organization’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record check.
In addition to a meaningful, challenging sphere of work, the chance to develop you both personally and professional.

Applicants who meet the requirements should strictly forward their application to:
The Human Resources Manager
Attention: Dimpho Motlalekgosi
[email protected]

Closing Date: 05 July 2023