These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Monguno, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza. 
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.  
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate ICT Officer to join our team in Jos, Plateau State. The ICT Officer is responsible for the overall establishment and implementation of NRC Information & Communication Technology systems and procedures. S/He will assist day-to-day management of IT functions, ensuring the proper functioning of LAN, Server, E-mail system, and internet connectivity. S/He will provide timely end-user computer support, ensure that Hardware, printers, and software resources are available and that the office complies with NRC ICT policies, rules, and procedures  
Generic responsibilities  
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan. 
 Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action Prepare and develop status reports as required by management Ensure proper filing of documents  Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function  Specific responsibilities   Adheres to and supports for implementation of NRC ICT policies and procedures, handbooks, and guidelines.  Visit NRC field offices to provide support for internet setup on new bases according to ICT-HO Standards. S/he will oversee the staff support, ICT Policy compliance, and hardware/software including troubleshooting for the smooth running of business operations of the Area Office and sub-deep field offices under his responsibility. Ensure performance monitoring of ISP links to the assigned duty office. Provide proactive and responsive support to all end-users including field offices by implementing a helpdesk system that will capture regular support issues for the purpose of generating management information required for performance improvement. Report to the ICT coordinator the breakdowns and difficulties encountered in the resolution of incidents. Ensure delivery of client Microsoft Outlook setup and troubleshooting Outlook issues and webmail access. Ensure preventive maintenance of computer equipment according to the policies in place and after consultation with the ICT coordinator. Manage the Local Area Network (LAN) and the Wireless Local Area Network, with the aim of optimal performance of the network infrastructure for Internet connections (fiber, radio, VSAT), access to cloud applications, data storage, and backup on the Cloud (0365), 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 report of anomalies to the ICT coordinator for verification and compilation. Ensure delivery of critical Microsoft Windows (Client) operating system patches and updates of network schema.  Critical interfaces By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:   Area Manager  ICT Coordinator/assistant HR Team  Procurement team   Generic professional competencies:   3 years experience working as an ICT Assistant/ICT Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context preferably with a similar organization like NRC. BA in Computer Science or any relevant field Documented experience related to network management and cloud networking Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Fluency in English, both written and verbal  
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:  
 Good knowledge of the Nigerian context (internet services, Networks, software/hardware authentication)  Office organization skills, Knowledge of Microsoft office 365, Access, and SharePoint is required. Certification in ITIL, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Cisco CCNA will be an added advantage. Fluency in Hausa is an asset  
Behavioural competencies  
These personal qualities influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies and the following are essential for this position: 
 Managing resources to optimize results Planning and delivering results Communicating with impact and respect Managing performance and development Empowering and building trust Handling insecure environments  
Performance Management 
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:      📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 

 The Job Description  The Work and Development Plan  The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template The End-term Performance Review Template The NRC Competency Framework  
What’s in it for you?  
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:  
At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.  
Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favors the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.  
Additional Information:  
 Duty Stations: Jos, Plateau State Nigeria  
Duration of contract: 12 months. 
Grade Level: Grade 5 in NRC's grading structure.  
Reporting line: Area Manager 
Travel:  25% 
This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.   The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.   Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.    NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.   
 
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRC’s representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14’000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavors to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality. 
NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRC’s primary presence in Geneva.  






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