Technical Support Lead - Ethiopia (Tigray)

Ethiopia

Organization: eRecruiter Africa
Location: Ethiopia
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: Closed

Our clients designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. Their technology works in low connectivity settings, and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies. They currently an opening for a Technical Support Lead in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Job Summary:

The Technical Support Lead will support the renovation and setting up of Polio Outbreak Control Room (POCR) in his/her country.
S/he will work with the Country Operations and Finance Lead to ensure the adequacy of the POCR facilities, including ICT connectivity and in strengthening the capacity of the POCR staff.

Responsibilities:

Ensure EOCs are functioning and maintain good operational management.
Provides on the ground oversight and support for any civil works, ICT installation and other set up requirements.
Support the procurement and deployment of infrastructure and tools to provide required services at the POCR.
Monitors POCR development and operational capacity to ensure quality and accuracy of work outcomes vis-à-vis contractual commitments.
Work with the Country Operations and Finance Leads, the Project Manager, Government of project countries, and donor/partner to implement EOC projects and deliver on program objectives
Develops report for country on completion of POCR setup.
Periodically reports project progress/issues/challenges to the Country Operations and Finance Leads and the Project Manager.
Ensures compliance with government laws and regulations
Ensures effective communication and coordination between team members, stakeholders, government agencies and other agencies;
Consistently at work and on time and adheres to policies and procedures
Performs any other duties assigned by the management

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a relevant field (project management, engineering, information and communications technology, or similar)
Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in project coordination/management
Fluency in English required for the Ethiopia position.
Ability to plan, organize and manage the activities of a team
Ability to present data clearly and highlight its potential for decision making to high level stakeholders.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication skills
Experience in project management with a proven track record of delivering on objectives
Must have strong organizational skills and be able to work calmly under pressure

Personal Characteristic

Adaptability: Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency

Creativity/Innovation: Develops new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities

Focuses on Partner/Client Needs: Anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of internal and external clients and partners to meet or exceed their expectations within the organisational parameters

Leads: Positively influences others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization

Organizes: Sets priorities, develops a work schedule, monitors progress towards goals, and tracks details, data, information and activities

Solves Problems: Assesses problem situations to identify causes, gathers and processes relevant information, generates possible solutions, and makes recommendations and/or resolves the problem

Thinks Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization

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