Country: Armenia
Closing date: 08 Sep 2019
IT Specialist, USAID/Armenia Support Initiative, Yerevan
Company Profile:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
The Armenia Support Initiative seeks to support the Armenian governments technical and operational capacities to define and deliver on its democratic reform agenda; sustain public support for and engagement in the reform process; and, provide punctual, strategic technical assistance across all levels of government.
**Please note: Only Armenian citizens are eligible for this position.
Position Summary:
This position maintains the office network and devices, advises on procurement and upkeep of IT products, ensures IT procedures are followed, and monitors data security compliance and needs in close consultation with the home office Information Technology MSI team. S/he may also assist with data entry in the activity database and provide graphic design/mapping/infographic services to the team. This position reports to the Finance and Administration Manager and will be based in Yerevan.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain structural integrity of the program tools for the collection and management of information.
- Maintain structural integrity of IT systems and the program server.
- Persistently monitor and improve IT system against security threats.
- Maintain and operate office equipment; serve as an IT generalist and troubleshoot day-to-day office
- Assist with IT related problems including internet outages and computer troubleshooting.
- Gather IT requirements from users and develop solutions to meet organizational needs.
- Develop a service plan to improve users technology skills, which will include training users as
- needed.
- Design electronic filing systems for the project in coordination with the Finance and Administration Manager.
- Ensure that project files and data are regularly backed up.
- Set up security cameras and monitors in and around the project office and manage security feeds.
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Finance and Administration Manager.
- Spoken and written English fluency is required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or higher in computer science, or relevant subject.
- Three (3) years experience in information management, database design, and IT systems, preferably on development projects.
- Knowledge of USAID procedures is an advantage.
- Experience with data collection procedures, systems design, systems analysis, and information systems project management.
- Demonstrated ability to create and/or manage a large, secure database.
- Experience managing and maintaining IT and communications equipment, networks and systems.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive data with the proper discretion and security is preferred.
- Supervisory experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Fluency in English and Armenian.
Applications due by August 15, 2019.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
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