IT Administrator Job Opportunity at Mercy Corps

Job Title:         IT Administrator
Employer:  Mercy Corps
Location: Kampala, Uganda


Duties:  
Read and understand Mercy Corps IT Systems Policy. Orient staff on appropriate use and monitor the usage of IT systems to ensure adherence to the policies.
Carry out staff training on computer basics and the use of MS Office applications and networking. Assist, as needed, with developing databases or other windows application needs for programs and operational staff;
Maintain strict confidentiality of any information deem sensitive.
Maintains regularly update of anti-virus programs in all computers to ensure the entire network and computers are virus-free;
Establish simple easy to use back-up system for Mercy Corps field offices and undertake the necessary steps for this activity including designing a schedule and materials list. Ensure back up and archives are made and stored as scheduled.
Under the guidance of the Regional IT Systems Administrator, undertake the repairing and maintaining of Local Area Networks, internet systems and as well undertake General IT maintenance including training of MC Field offices staffs – as per needs outlined by the Heads of Offices.

Education:
The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps IT Administrator career job should hold a Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field.

Experience
At least four years’ experience in similar position
Previous experience in both hardware and software required in setting local area networking (LAN); experience in the configuration of outlook and other email mail client.
Broad knowledge of internet, proxy, pop mail, TCPIP settings and windows applications
Previous experience for upright maintenance of all mails account and servers

How to Apply:
All prospective Ugandans who wish to join Mercy Corps are encouraged to send their applications via email including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org addressed to the Senior HR and Legal Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda.

Deadline: 9th June 2017