ICT Engineer

Your task

The ICRC information communication technology engineer carries out independently large computer and telecommunication infrastructures projects according to ICRC standards, gives technical support and training on ICRC ICT matters in the assigned country-ies.

He monitors the situation of ICT installations and, in consultation with the concerned hierarchy, takes appropriate measures to guarantee the proper functioning of the ICT set-up and the respect of ICT policies and procedures. In addition, he installs, maintains, exploits and adapts existing large ICT infrastructure and material independently. He also carries out intermittent tests on ICT equipment, hardware and software networks and other devices in order to ensure their optimal performance and standard configuration.

In addition to this, he manage and lead small ICT Teams. He contribute to the ICT national Staff recruitment and training.

Selection requirements

Ideal age: 26 to 40

Prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) during the first 24 months of collaboration

Education degree in Telecommunications or any related field·

ICT management certifications (ITIL, PMP, Prince2)

Fluent in English and French

Three years of professional experience

Sound knowledge and experience of wave propagation

Driving license (for manual transmission vehicles)

Your profile

Strongly motivated by humanitarian work

Open-minded and adaptable

Responsable and well-organized

Strong interest in ICT Operations Management

Capable of running a team – natural leadership qualities – interest in diversity management

Able to and interested in training and supervising others

Excellent ability to work in a team and under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

What we offer

An opportunity to practice your profession in a humanitarian and multicultural environment

Several training courses and access to further in-house and/or external training

Generous social benefits

Minimum length of assignment: 12 months

Please note that owing to the ICRC's working procedures and principles, in particular the principle of neutrality, we cannot assign personnel to a country of which they are a national.

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. 

Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. 

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