ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCY
ICT OFFICER
HIMILO – GAROWE – PUNTLAND
Company Summary:
Himilo is a financial institution that provides micro-lending services to economically disadvantaged and low-income households, small-scale entrepreneurs, particularly women and youth, and start-up firms that would not have access to such services otherwise. It arose from the goal to enhance the quality and accessibility of financial services offered to poor and unbanked Somalis. It delivers products and services complying with Sharia law. Himilo’s main office is located in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia.
General Position Summary:
The ICT officer is responsible for managing the IT infrastructure and IT security of the firm effectively. Maintain and monitor computer networks and systems. Face-to-face or over the phone, guide employees or clients to assist set up systems or address challenges. Troubleshoot system and network issues by diagnosing and fixing hardware or software errors. Replace components/parts as necessary.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensure the provision of an effective and appropriate ICT service designed to meet the needs of the Himilo Microfinance.
- Ensure the provision of an effective and appropriate ICT service designed to meet the needs of the Himilo Microfinance.
- Maintain and develop the ICT infrastructure to ensure best value and to support fit for purpose systems and solutions.
- Maintain local and wide area networks and support remote working.
- Implement and develop policies relating to ICT, Information and Security.
- Deliver the Himilo’s statutory roles and licensing requirements relating to ICT, Information and Security.
- Provide all technical support to staff.
- Contribute to the development, monitoring, implementation and review of policies and procedures in relation to ICT, Information and Security.
- Participates in the documentation and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures consistent with those of the company to ensure effective operation of an organization.
- Participates as a member of the IT management team in planning, problem resolution, and reviewing department performance.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Contribute to the development, monitoring, implementation and review of policies and procedures in relation to ICT, Information and Security.
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Minimum Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible work experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Experience in network security and database administration
- Knowledge of current trends and developments in information technology.
- Ability to develop requests for and evaluate proposals in reference to leading-edge information services technology.
- Ability to provide strategic guidance and counsel to clientele in the assessment and development of existing and/or proposed systems.
Environmental Conditions
This position is based in Garowe, Puntland – Somalia, and is unaccompanied. Himilo team members represent the company during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and company’s policies, procedures, and values always and in all in-country venues.
Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Himilo’s vision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
Written applications should be addressed to: Merit Advisory Services. More about Merit, visit here: https://meritadvisory.so/.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by submitting a detailed CV, certificates and Cover letter via email: recruitment@meritadvisory.net to be received on or before 26th March, 2023 with the subject line ‘‘ICT Officer”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
