INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Ethiopia is looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person for the position of ICT Specialist II (12 months fixed term contract), based in Mekelle, with frequent travel to Shire and other ICRC sites. For more information, visit website

 GENERAL DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times
• Develops and maintains a conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers
• Performs duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when essential

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the ICT Coordinator of ICRC Ethiopia, ICT Specialist manages and organizes all ICT systems and services in the location where s/he is posted. A non-exhaustive list of tasks is:

• Ensure planning, deployment and attribution of ICT equipment (computers, network, printers, PABX, Telecom materials, Radios, etc.)
• Ensure maintenance, service and proper handling of ICT assets in a small-to-medium sized infrastructure.
• Maintain and exploit existing systems, mainly independently.
• Manage and administrate a park of materials.
• Provide training and support to the users.
• Support Level 2 ICT Service Requests within the area of responsibility (Delegation and Sub-Delegation Offices) in collaboration with other support teams and ensure compliance of related management policies governing the Global Support Model framework.

 Profile:

• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Sense of responsibility and ability to take initiatives and work independently.
• Willingness of self-education in ICT-related fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and resistance to stress.
• Be able to travel within Ethiopia or abroad whenever needed.

Job Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or related field from a recognized institution.
• 3-4 years of work experience in a similar field.
• Good knowledge in computer hardware, software and networks (Windows 8.1 /10, Windows Server 2008R2/2012/2016, MS Office, Web Applications, LAN and WAN).
• Good knowledge in Telecommunications (VHF, HF, VSATs, PBX, Telephony, etc.)
• Very good language skill in English and Amharic
• Driving license with experience a big plus

How to Apply

Electronic application can be made ONLY through the ethiojobs.net website. Alternatively, you can submit application & CV with copies of relevant documents in person to the ICRC Delegation in Addis Ababa (Around Megenagna, in front of EIAR, around Egziabher ab church OR you can submit in Mekelle Sub delegation OR, send to the ICRC Delegation Addis Ababa, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 5701, Addis Ababa.

Women& persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted at all stages of the selection process