ICT Officer Ukraine Kyiv Country Office (Ukrainian candidates only)

**This position is open to Ukrainian candidates only**

NRC Ukraine Country Office, based in Kyiv, is recruiting an Information, Communications & Technology (ICT) Officer. The ICT Officer is responsible for the overall establishment and implementation of NRC Information & Communication Technology (ICT) systems and procedures. This role will assist in the day-to-day management of IT functions, ensuring the proper functioning of the ICT infrastructure in the Country Office. The role will provide timely end-user computer support, ensure that hardware, printers, and software resources are available, and that the office is complied with NRC ICT policies, rules, and procedures.

Generic responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.
• Proactively make relevant infrastructure changes for the best performance of ICT platforms, software, and services according to NRC global standards.
• Implementation of changes in the systems infrastructure established by the regional and/or global ICT Team, in processes of development of new ICT tools and continuous improvement of existing ones.
• Provide training to NRC staff (ongoing inductions and trainings for better use and appropriation of ICT tools relevant to NRC).
• Software license management and NRC platforms in North Area of Ukraine.
• Manage, escalate, and resolve incidents and requests reported through the help desk tool (FreshSevice).

Specific responsibilities

• Provide NRC Area Offices and Fiield Offices support for internet according to NRC ICT Standards.
• Installation, configuration, update and support of NRC ICT tools, email (outlook), Office365, Okta, Agresso, Onedrive, Antivirus, Unit4 Excelerator, encryption and security updates on the NRC computers, provide VPN access, etc.
• Oversee the staff support, ICT Policy compliance, hardware/software including troubleshooting for the smooth running of business operation of the Area Office and Field offices under their responsibility.
• Ensure performance monitoring of Internet links to the assigned Area and field offices.
• Provide proactive and responsive support to all end-users including field offices using the helpdesk global solution (Fresh Service)
• Report ICT equipment breakdowns and difficulties encountered in the resolution of incidents.
• Ensure preventive maintenance of computers, laptops, printers, networks, and any ICT related equipment 
• Installing network standard Cisco Meraki equipment in all the area offices.
• Manage the Local Area Network (LAN) and the Wireless Local Area Network, with aim of optimal performance of the network infrastructure for Internet connections (fibre, radio, VSAT), access to cloud applications, data storage, and backup on the Cloud (Office 365), Cisco Meraki networks, UPS and backup power systems, security of ICT installations (air conditioning, electricity, physical access), desktop computers and laptops, smartphones, software, and mobile applications.
• Send the monthly reports and report any up normality on Network usage.
• Provide ICT related technical support to the North Area office NRC staff.
• Ensure SharePoint Team sites storage functioning and access rights management at the Area Office level. 
• Provide support and training for all NRC staff in the use of NRC ICT systems.
• Maintain filing tree SOP, support NRC archive scanning process.
• Ensure proper management of the NRC ICT equipment and manage ICT laptops in the management equipment global solution. (Intune pilot)
• Management of warranties with authorized service centres for computer and office equipment.
• Training of NRC staff to achieve the appropriation of technological tools and their correct use.
• Management of software licenses and cloud services to optimize the use of NRC resources and ensure their renewal.
• Management of user accounts to ensure access to institutional tools.
• Support in budget preparation.
• Support with implementation of procedures and tools to ensure information security within NRC.
• Advice on ICT equipment purchases according to ICT standards and policies

Required knowledge, skills and experience

• University degree in Systems Engineering, Software, Computer Science, Computer Science or similar. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the ICT field including significant experience in PowerBI and data visualization is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office365 suite tools and report building in Microsoft PowerBI.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform especially in PowerApps, Power Automate will be is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Software development life cycle and implementation methods.
• Experience working in similar positions in the context of humanitarian aid, advantageous
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
• Verifiable experience related to the responsibilities of the position
• Good English language skills 
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian
• Previous experience in humanitarian negotiations is considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of network equipment management (LAN/WAN network administration, troubleshooting and monitoring)
• Experience in internal customer service and training of end-users.
• Strong context monitoring and analytical skills
• Strong networking and negotiations skills
• Resilience and ability to work in insecure environments
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to empower and build trust

What we offer

• Local fixed term employment contract for 12 months
• Location: NRC's Country Office based in Kyiv
• Travel: approximately 30% travel to sub-office/field sites in UA were support is required.
• This vacancy is open only to Ukrainian nationals
• **Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email**