Area IT Officer

ACTED is committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED endeavours to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. The commitment of ACTED and that if our teams is guided by 4 core values: (1) Responsibility: we ensure the efficient and responsible delivery of humanitarian aid with the means and the resources that have been entrusted to us. (2) Impact: we are committed to having the most sustainable impact for the communities and the people with whom we engage. (3) Enterprising-spirit: we are enterprising and engage in our work with a spirit that creates value and overcomes challenges. (4) Inspiration: we strive to inspire all those around us through our vision, values, approaches, choices, practice, actions, and advocacy.

Greening strategy:

ACTED’s greening strategy aims to tackle environmental degradation and climate change while meeting the needs of the most vulnerable who are often those most affected by the deepening environmental crisis. Each ACTED employee will adhere to these principles through key green programming responsibilities:

• Contribute towards the adherence and development of the greening strategy plan.
• Explore innovative green programming opportunities and/or solutions within your realm of responsibilities and roles
• Encouraging and promoting environmental safeguarding processes and environmental programming standards in accordance with SOPs and technical guideline notes

Acted PSEAH Policy:

The IT Officer has the responsibility to adhere to the PSEAH Policy (Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment). IT Officer has the obligation to complete all mandatory trainings related to the Code of Conduct and the PSEA policy and report any safeguarding concern such as breaches of organisational policies or codes of conduct according to Acted’s procedures. IT Officer carries out work duties in a way that does not harm children, vulnerable adults or other staff or volunteers.

Location : NWS-Aleppo

Start Date: ASAP

Job Purpose

The IT Officer will be responsible for providing prompt reactive and proactive support to end users. Core responsibilities include diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues, monitoring network performance, managing Helpdesk tickets, configuring network and infrastructure devices, overseeing user account management, and supporting IT procurement processes. The role also involves contributing to reporting, delivering user training, and ensuring adherence to Service Level Objectives (SLOs). Additionally, the IT Officer is expected to take initiative in driving and implementing IT projects.

Objectives

1. Deliver remote and on-site IT support service at the base and all Acted/Reach locations in the NWS area (suboffices, camps, guesthouses, and warehouses)
2. Ensure optimal performance of wired and wireless networks at the base and suitable connectivity for all network devices.
3. Perform timely setup of employees’ workstations and other IT office equipment.
4. Provide technical expertise for IT related procurement and efficient communication with 3rd party IT service suppliers.
5. Guide and train Acted staff within the area on the use of approved software.
6. Ensure the smooth operations and maintenance of Acted systems.
7. Ensure Acted ICT systems (hardware, software, and telecommunications) comply with mission policies, Acted logistics & donors’ procedures, best practices & national regulations.
8. Support implementing and setting the IT department's strategic goals objectives

Duties and Responsibilities

IT Helpdesk

1. Provide 1st line support (on-site or remotely) and ensure timely escalation to Capital IT as appropriate
2. Create and update tickets in the IT Helpdesk
3. Ensure SLO (Service Level Objectives) are met for the responsible work area(s)
4. Frequently travel to other Acted/Reach sites in the area to deliver IT support services
5. Liaise with Capital IT for account creation, management, and termination

IT Infrastructure

1. Monitor and maintain IT infrastructure devices and solutions
2. Create detailed manuals for system configurations
3. Assist another IT Team member in infrastructure configuration
4. Ensure high security configurations are implemented
5. Enforce strong passwords and MFAs are used to secure Acted systems
6. Conduct research to identify advancements in hardware and software infrastructure, offering guidance on solutions and methodologies to enhance the security of IT environments.
7. Support implementing standards in line as advised by IT Support Manager for server and network configurations
8. Check system configuration and infrastructure and validate them across the mission
9. Identify, diagnose, and replace failed components quickly
10. Perform proactive maintenance tasks to minimize system downtime.
11. Monitor network and internet connectivity to ensure high availability (LAN/WAN) at the office, guesthouse, all suboffices, and at the camps.
12. Ensure change requests are raised to IT Support Manager for approval before changes are made.

Projects

1. Participate in projects as directed by IT Support Manager and in global projects driven by Paris HQ
2. Under the supervision of IT Support Manager, take part in projects aiming to improve the system, connectivity, and service
3. Track and report on project tasks status on regular basis

IT Policies & procedures

1. Enforce and report breaches to IT policies to the IT Support Manager
2. Assist in the onboarding/offboarding of staff and ensure it is correctly carried out including inventory, induction, creation, and deletion of accounts for your area.

Procurement

1. Validate the technical specifications stated in the Order Forms, ensuring their compliance with the IT standards.
2. Ensure any IT procurement is authorized by the IT Support Manager.
3. Conduct IT technical checks to validate supplier offers against requested specifications.
4. Ensure appropriate documentation is completed and sent to logistics.
5. Prepare documents, reports, or details for any procurements as directed by IT Support Manager

Reporting

1. Report on IT office updates on a weekly basis or when needed to the IT Support Manager
2. Assist in TITANIC reports as requested by the IT Support Manager

Training, Development, and research

1. Continual self-development of technical features for: Microsoft solutions such as Windows 10/Office 365, wireless and wired technologies, printing, cameras and video conferencing equipment, and other solutions used by the mission.
2. Participate in training delivered inhouse, externally or OnDemand paid for by Acted.
3. Deliver training to Acted staff
4. Assist in the development of new and improved training programs for users.
5. Deliver induction sessions to incoming Acted staff upon arrival
6. Create and regularly update content designed for a user knowledge base aimed at helping individuals with IT issues.

• Whilst this TOR defines the main responsibilities and work required, this is subject to change to meet the needs of the mission, and duties changed by the ITSM.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve a 95% resolution rate for assigned Helpdesk tickets.
• Respond and solve Helpdesk tickets within 72-hour

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT related field
• Minimum 2-year work experience in IT support position or relevant IT position
• Fluent in Arabic, Intermediate level in English
• Good knowledge in wireless and wired networks
• Troubleshoot experience in Hardware/Software
• Good knowledge in Windows 10/11
• Good knowledge of Office365 features
• Good writing and communication skills
• Preferably at least 1-year work experience in a similar position with an INGO

How to apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply by filling out the application form through this link

Area IT Officer – Fill in form

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply

Please note that applications may be reviewed and candidates may be contacted before the closing date, due to the urgent need for this position.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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ACTED is committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in the framework of its programs in Syria. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to ACTED Code of conduct and ACTED Global Policies, especially regarding the protection of children and the protection against sexual exploitation and abuse. A rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken, and information will be requested from previous employers about any disciplinary action of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ACTED is committed to gender equity and to have a balanced and diverse workforce. ACTED strongly encourages qualified women, persons with disabilities, and persons from under-represented groups to apply for the position.

ACTED offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers, including flexible working hours for work-life balance, maternity leave, and career coaching.

ACTED never uses external recruitment agencies and recruitment is always free of charge.

The necessity of ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, with proper attention to promoting diversity, is the most important concern in the recruitment and employment of staff at ACTED.

Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided.

ACTED reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.