Information Technology Officer at Komera Project: (Deadline 21 July 2022)

Information Technology Officer at Komera Project: (Deadline 21 July 2022)

Job Opportunity- Information Technology Officer

Background of the organization 

Komera project is a community-based organization, which is located in Rwinkwavu sector, Kayonza district in the Eastern Part of Rwanda. It is a registered organization under Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and was established with the major aim of promoting Gender Equality and empowerment of young Women and girls through, access to Education, health and community support.

The organization currently implements project activities in areas of women’s rights, Girl rights and currently expanding its scope of operations in line with its strategic orientations.

In line with its mission and as it aims to expands its operations, Komera Project would like to Recruit an Information Technology Officer 

Specific job description

• Ensure an effective IT user friendly environment and general IT support to staff at Komera project.
• Develop and manage IT strategy and Policy provide leadership in strengthening the IT in line with the strategic goals of Komera project.
• Participate and help to strengthen the IT policy function to support the overall achievement of Komera Project goals.
• Employ and implement new relevant technologies to ensure business continuity in accordance with changing IT needs
• Identify and recommend suppliers of IT services and goods (Assets and consumables) as per IT policy
• Liaise with IT solutions providers to plan, design and implement IT business solutions relevant to different offices and departments.
• Develop, implement and review the contingency and data disaster recovery plan
• Support Training and development of staff in the use of IT in line with user and organizational needs
• Provide technical support and recommend technological assets to staff and partners as may be required
• Backup; Monitor & ensure that the backup procedures are being followed
• Design and maintain an IT and Communication infrastructure that will support the effective and efficient operations of all Komera Project departments / functional areas
• Design, build and administer an appropriate Local Area Network to promote collaboration, learning and sharing among Komera Project staff as may be required.
• Train and develop staff in the use of emerging IT Technologies according to IT plans and needs.
• Design, implement and maintain an MIS as per Komera Project needs
• Provide Help Desk User Support as per user needs Komera Project.
• Provide support to departmental system and Manage IT budget as per annual plans
• Identify and recommend suppliers, procure IT Assets and consumable as may be required, guided and advised by Procurement Committee.
• Maintain, update and standardize Komera project website.
• Facilitate the Designing and production of flyers, brochures, newsletters as may be necessary;

Education and experience

•  Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer science, computer applications or any related IT field from a recognized institution.
• A least 2 years relevant working experience from a reputable institution.
• A dynamic, self-motivated, innovative, person capable of working with little or no supervision.
• Knowledge of Computer Networks, their installation, administration and troubleshooting especially of Microsoft Windows 2000 server LAN systems.
• Knowledge of office automation systems especially email groupware e.g. Microsoft Exchange Server, World Wide Web, Microsoft Office Suite,
• Good knowledge of desktop publishing applications: Microsoft Word 2000, Publisher 2000, Ventura, PageMaker etc
• Respect of confidentiality and high integrity

Qualities and competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office, with exceptional knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Google Docs
• Good inter-personal communication skills
• Capacity to work independently
•  Fluency in the local language and English

Application procedure

Interested candidates should send the following document- CV, Application letter clearly mentioning the job tittle to munezariella2014@gmail.com no later than 21/07/2022 at 5:00pm.

Qualifying Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.