Full-Time SENIOR ICT OFFICER
Job Description
Senior ICT Officer
Tracking Code : 4750-689
Job Location : Port Vila, Shéfa, Vanuatu
Position Type : Full-time Maximum Term Appointment
Close Date : 1/3/2025
Job Description
Join our dynamic Human Resources, Administration, and ICT team! In this role, you’ll ensure the smooth operation of IT systems across Save the Children’s Vanuatu office and field locations. Working closely with Save the Children Australia’s IT team, you’ll contribute to the Pacific IT Improvements Project, troubleshoot daily IT issues, manage IT inventory, and support efficient use of IT infrastructure. Your responsibilities include overseeing IT hardware and software, resolving technical issues, and maintaining seamless networking and internet access.
Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.
We’re ambitious, creative, and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from abuse & violence. We run Programs in Vanuatu, Australia and overseas responding to natural disaster/emergencies and other long-term projects.
Where you come in:
In this maximum-term position, based in Port Vila you will be part of the HR, Administration and ICT team, providing ICT support to the organization.
You will make an impact by:
IT Improvements
- Work with the SCA IT Operations team in the design, planning, implementation of the Pacific IT improvement project.
- Demonstrate the ability to contribute to the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions, including participating in program initiatives that integrate technological advancements to enhance impact and efficiency.
- Work with program leads to build in sufficient IT resources into program budgets.
- Provide responsive and timely IT support to projects and staff in accordance with operating standards.
- IT plans, policies and procedures are regularly updated and are consistent with SC and country requirements in consultation with MO IT.
- Staff are informed and understand IT policies and procedures.
- Effectively manage daily IT helpdesk and hardware tasks.
- Actively set up and participate in staff meetings.
- Serves as a role model demonstrating SCI values.
- Ensure that Incident Report around IT issues is reported immediately.
- Any other activities as may be required.
IT Technical Services
- Provide timely technical assistance to all IT software and hardware queries.
- Email account maintenance according to IT policy and procedures.
- Software and Hardware installation are compliant with SC policies and procedures.
- Ensure all systems are virus free.
- Backup of server and data files are current.
- Provide capacity training to IT focal points and new users.
IT Resource Management
- IT staff and focal points are appropriately trained for their responsibilities.
- Procedures for use of IT resources are regularly updated.
- IT resources are well maintained and used carefully.
- Purchasing complies with procedures.
- Maintain up to date asset register of all IT equipment.
This role requires:
- Minimum 3+ years of lead experience in a similar role.
- Degree in Information Communications &Technology or related discipline.
- Good working experience in trouble shooting, networking, configuring PCs and laptops, installing software/hardware, setting up emails, and anti-virus updating.
- Knowledge and experience in repairing and maintaining server, PCs, laptops and printers.
- High levels of attention to detail and quality.
- Good customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Good organizational, planning and prioritizing skills, and able to meet deadlines and can work in a team.
- Training and capacity building of IT staff and end-users.
- Good working relations with IT service providers.
- Good English communication skills (written & verbal).
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Flexible, able to respond to changing situations.
- Ability to work effectively and calmly in a high-pressure environment.
- Self-motivated, confident and able to take initiative, and work with the minimum supervision.
- Able to work harmoniously in across cultural environment.
This position is ONLY for Ni Vanuatu Citizens.
Working at Save the Children is more than just a job:
It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making Vanuatu and the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. Benefits include:
- Collaboration with diverse and creative teams
- Personalized learning plans and internal development opportunities to support your career growth
- A child-friendly work environment
- Attractive salary package
- Comprehensive benefits, including:
-Full Medical Insurance Coverage
-20 Day Annual leave
-21 Days Sick and carer’s leave
-14 Weeks Maternity leave
-10 Days paternity leave
-7 Days Compassionate leave
-10 Days Domestic violence leave
-6 Days Study leave
-Home Leave Airfare
-Paid Provincial and Public Holidays
Click on the following link for more details
https://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/careers
How to Apply
Sound interesting?
We’d love to hear from you!
Submit your cover letter and resume through the link provided before or by 5pm, 03 January 2025 .For additional role descriptions or information, direct email to [email protected]
At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society – in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.
As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and psychometric assessment to help us determine your suitability for the role. Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organization.
All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
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