OFFRE D'EMPLOI: Country IT Coordinator (15342)

Plan International Cameroon is a Child Centered Community Development Organization with no religious, political or governmental affiliation working in Cameroon since 1996. Plan International is a children’s organization with primary concerns on children’s rights, safety and well-being and has in its interest to create safe environments for children with more attention paid to child protection. All employees are therefore expected to comply with our Child Protection Policy. Plan International also promotes equal opportunity employment and pays special consideration to female candidates.

Plan’s Internationals’ Global Strategic Goal (2011-2015) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values.

DIMENSION OF THE ROLE:

Plan International Cameroon is seeking to recruit interested candidates to fulfill the position of Country IT Coordinator that will deliver the tasks outline below; Please to note that this is a local contract.

• Ensure the availability and reliability of the IT infrastructure, applications and connectivity
• Provide first line support , advice and solutions to IT users in relation to application, data and business process issue, ensuring all issues are resolved in a timely fashion
• Ensure that system security and organizational compliance, processes and procedures are in place and properly maintained at the Sector
• Perform proactive tasks for IT infrastructure and corporate applications maintenance
• Maintain agreed levels of service provision and service levels
• Provide IT support to delivering program outputs
• Provide IT expertise to IT in the communities (IT as a medium of development)
• Facilitate information management and usage
• Increase user IT proficiency through the transfer of skills to Plan staff and communities

The full job description can be found at https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbrtnqng2tglp7c/job%20description%20it_coordinator_cmr_30%20sept%202015.doc?dl=0

ABOUT YOU:

Qualification and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Studies with two years working experience
• Proven ability and experience in setting up LANs and telecommunications networks
• Experience of supporting LANs, SQL Server, and email server administration
• Experience of Microsoft Server administration
• Experience in managing and implementing information systems and supporting technologies
• Experience in Geographic Information System.

Demonstrated behaviors needed by the post-holder to successfully perform the role

• Embrace Child-centeredness, Child protection, Community participation and partnership
• Manage customer relationships and service
• Capability to communicate ideas and technical information to a non-technical audience
• Promotes high performance by all staff
• Networking, sharing information and best practices
• Works collaboratively as a team player, listens actively and values contributions
• Self-management and personal accountability
• Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice.
• Capability to coordinate and cooperate within interdisciplinary teams
• Able to prioritise work effectively for execution with limited resources
• Problem solving and decision making
• Project management skills
• Training and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills

NEXT STEP:

To apply for this job, kindly click on "Apply". Your application should include:

• A cover letter
• A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current of most recent supervisor

Location: GAROUA - CAMEROON

Closing date: October 14th, 2016

Plan international operates in an equal opportunity environment and actively encourage diversity. Only applications received in French or English will be treated and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Plan International has a Child Protection and a gender equality policies that are integral part of the recruitment process.