IT Support Specialist NGO Job CWS

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Responsibilities

IT Service Management (45%)

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients seeking technical assistance over the phone or through the service desk system.
• Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and appropriate questions.
• Direct and escalate unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel.
• Record events, problems, and resolution in the service desk system while providing updates to the clients.
• Provide regular and accurate management reporting on IT Service performance to IT Support Supervisors or IT Manager.
• Prepare and set up IT equipment required by teams working in the field.
• Provide remote or onsite IT support to teams in the field (this involves travelling to remote field processing locations).
• The holder of this position must have an overview of the performance of existing IT systems and propose changes to improve systems efficiency.

Compliance (20%)

• Achieves and maintains a thorough knowledge and adherence to established RSC Africa, CWS/IRP, DOS/PRM and USCIS policies and procedures regarding the CWS Africa programs management.
• Works with the systems and network administrators in daily systems monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting and research to provide guidance to the IT Management and to ensure systems availability.

Collaboration /Engagement (30%)

• Collaborates with and supports the sub office IT staff with their tasks and various projects.
• Working with other IT sub-units’ staff on various projects.
• Works with the IT Technical Supervisor analyzing service desk data to make inferences on training and technological needs.
• Works with the systems and network administrators in daily systems monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting and research to provide guidance to the IT Management and to ensure systems availability.
• Plans for and delivers IT training to RSC staff in collaboration with the training unit.
• Work closely with IT staff from Partner organizations for remote field IT support.
• Work with external vendors on the installation, setup, and maintenance of Dedicated Internet Networks (DINs) and networking associated tasks in remote processing locations.
• Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the internal escalation team.

Additional Responsibilities (5%)

• Performs any other duties as assigned to improve the operations of CWS Africa.
• When needed, covers the responsibilities of the other IT Specialists.

Qualifications

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT.
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience in managing and maintaining computer networks, preferably in a Windows-based environment required.

Skills:

• The ability to interact with CWS Africa personnel, build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and understand business imperatives.
• Ability to effectively manage, organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Service-oriented ITSM mentality with ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing with staff across all levels.
• Strong knowledge of using and managing IT service desk systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and willingness to constantly renew required knowledge.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problems solving skills in a Windows based environment.
• Strong knowledge in Active Directory and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Strong knowledge and skills in latest Windows Server setup and administration.
• Knowledge and working experience with administration of database systems, especially MS SQL Server.
• Strong knowledge of VMWare – virtualization technology.
• Strong knowledge in data leak, loss, and encryption methods (BitLocker, McAfee or any other).
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of systems security in a large network environment.
• Knowledge in networking (LAN, WLAN and VPN), especially with Cisco managed devices (Firewalls, Routers, and switches).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP Architecture and OSI Model.
• Knowledge and experience of change management.
• Proactively finds solutions rather than waiting for answers and self-propelled person that likes to work.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science or four (4) years of directly related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree is
• Industry IT Certifications (OS, Networking, Systems Administration, Cloud Security and ITIL) desirable

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