Senior IT Telecom Officer - IFRC

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 186 countries.

International Federation is looking for candidates to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia for the post of : 

Senior IT Telecom Officer

Key tasks and responsibilities:
Manages the efficient delivery of IT services to all sub delegations in Indonesia.Provide technical support, as required, to PMI on IT and Telecommunications issues and related capacity building. In close collaboration with the Zone IS unit in Kuala Lumpur, create and develop IT and Telecom strategy and network and identify, develop and manage the required expertise resourcesTravel to any sub-delegation or Federation office as required ensure the IT & Telecom services are metAnalyse IT and telecommunications equipment needs, taking into account existing systems and applications, and using Federation standards.Manage, provide advice and ensure the effective functioning of IT & telecommunications equipment as appropriate.Manage, provide advice, install, maintain and repair telecommunications and computer equipment as required.Ensure the IT & Telecom equipment in the operation is inventoried according to the Federation rules, including full management of  stock, and that all investments and running costs related to IT & computer are spent efficientlyWork closely with staff of National Societies, analyse their existing skills and the skills they would require to continue the work of an IT & Telecommunications experts, and support, develop and train them accordingly.Produce regular, timely and accurate narrative and financial reports for the Federation Support Service unit.Liaise with international, government and non-government organisations, collaborate with them where appropriate and ensure the authorisation of official radio frequencies.

Qualifications & Experiences

• University Degree in Information and Technology
• Basic Delegates Training Course or Equivalent Knowledge is preferred
• Professional qualification in both information technologies (computer, computer networking, Internet, office automation) and telecommunications (including VHF, HF radio systems), preferably electronics background with knowledge and experience in computer science.
• In good mental and physical health
• 4 year minimum of work in computer, LAN, WAN TCP/IP connectivity, E-mail, application and user support domains
• 4 year minimum of work in radio communication technologies (VHF, HF, etc..) and satellites domains, including practice in electronic repair.
• Experience of project management is preferred
• Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent 
• Experience of managing & supporting staff
• Experience of writing narrative and financial report and proposals is preferred
• Experience in providing training and facilitating workshop
• Experience in inventory and stock management
• Excellent computer skills ( Windows 98/NT, spreadsheets, wordprocessing, databases and other programmes); computer hardware maintenance & repair
• Excellent skills in wireless technologies, including HF and VHF radio
• Valid international driving licence (manual gears) is preferred
• Excellent spoken and written English and Bahasa Indonesia
• Skills in training and developing staff

Please submit your application letter addressing the above qualifications and experience with your curriculum vitae latest on 2 January 2011 to: 

Human Resources Department
Email: ifrc.recruitment@gmail.com

Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for SENIOR IT TELECOM OFFICER

Only short listed candidates will be notified.