IT Officer

İşin təsviri

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support and lead the Microsoft 365 integration of the organization including the procurement of licenses benefiting from Microsoft Non-profit offers. 
  • Management of institutional e-mail server and ensure creation and termination of e-mail accounts timely and efficiently.
  • Ensure that the e-mail server functions properly and provide technical support when needed.
  • Ensure that the e-mail server, available online databases, portals and other platforms are functional and necessary security measures for these platforms are in place and up-to-date.
  • Ensure that the IT/telecom equipment is operational and well-maintained at the headquarters level.
  • Ensure that all the IT equipment is registered on an electronic inventory and timely follow-up and tracking of equipment is done.
  • Provide a service desk function as contact for the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society departments at the headquarters and branches around the country on IT and telecom incidents and service requests; resolve or escalate the calls in the most efficient manner. 
  • Provide support and incident/service request resolution for the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society, including installation, maintenance and repair of digital equipment.
  • Provide trainings to staff and volunteers of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent on Microsoft 365 applications and using the hardware.
  • Make sure that necessary back up system is in place and functioning properly.
  • Lead development of IT policies and standards including but not limited to managing accounts, maintenance, inventory, digital security, incident response etc.
  • Advocate and implement for applying standards in IT procedures. 
  • Support the information management activities in terms of making necessary equipment available and keeping the necessary information management platforms online.
  • Support the procurement function in identifying minimum specifications when IT and telecom equipment is needed.

Duties applicable to all staff:

  • Actively work towards the achievement of the AzRC goals 
  • Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
  • Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education:

  • Recognized professional qualification in the area of engineering, telecommunications, electronics, computer science or equivalent technology work 
  • University degree, in Engineering, computer sciences discipline or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of work in computer systems (LAN, WAN TCP/IP connectivity, E-mail, application and user support domains) 
  • Minimum of 3 years work experience with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement or with other international organizations, large NGOs and/or governmental development agencies 
  • Project management experience in the field of information technologies
  • Experience in providing training and facilitating workshops 
  • Experience in stock and inventory management 
  • Experience working in a change management situation, preferably as an active participant
  • Experience of systematic work in accordance with the set goals and deadlines, the ability to work under pressure.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of information sharing tools, and the ability to implement them
  • Highly organised, with ability to create unified team approach
  • Strong negotiation, collaboration and influencing skills
  • Service minded, ability to lead, delegate and manage from distance
  • Expertise with systems and applications such as: Network components, e-mail systems, Client/Server systems, ISPs & IP connectivity, applications, hardware (Current are predominately Microsoft, HP, Dell and Cisco based).
  • Excellent skills in wireless technologies
  • Demonstrated track record in innovating, contributing to a learning culture, sharing knowledge and new approaches to engaging partners.
  • Professional credibility, able to work effectively at all levels across the organisation
  • High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Budget and finance management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Languages:

  • Fluently spoken and written English
  • Good command Russian language.

Competencies (to be filled in by HR):

  • Core competencies: Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork, Judgement & Decision Making, Creativity & Innovation, Building Trust.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are welcome to send their CV’s by the subject “IT Officer” to the following email address.