An exciting opportunity to head up the NRC’s Regional ICT Manager East and Southern Africa.

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and dynamic Regional ICT Manager East and Southern Africa.

More About the Role.

The purpose of the Regional ICT Manager position is to support the country offices in implementation of ICT strategy, standardizing and improving infrastructure, digital initiatives, tools and systems in accordance with NRC global ICT policies, guidance and procedures within the East and Southern Africa Region. The regional ICT Manager is also responsible of ICT performance quality and compliance control

What you will do

• Lead the development of regional ICT strategy and implementation of the global ICT strategy and be at the heart of using technology in delivery of NRC programmes

• Development and implementation of the NRC ICT at regional and CO level

• Accountable for compliance to ICT policy including minimum standards and information security.

• Responsible for leading and facilitating the roll out and use of Global ICT Developments across the Region and CO level

• Management of ICT staff at regional office

• Support training, control and development of ICT staff in RO and CO.

• Strategic input to Country ICT strategies including through carrying out compliance check in collaboration with Global ICT team and ensuring that these are used to develop ICT strategies and priorities.

Please download the detailed job description   to learn more about the position.

  What you will bring

Project management skills

• Knowledge of the central and East Africa region is a plus

• Knowledge and experience with in ICT tools as: O365 and Microsoft Azure environment, Microsoft Windows server, Windows10, Antivirus Software: F-Secure, Service Desk Solutions, Backups and DRP, MySQL and SQL databases, Salesforce, PaaS, SaaS, Networking: Cisco Meraki Network devices and platform, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN.

• Documented Knowledge of coding languages.

What we offer

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya.

Contract: Open Ended

Travel:30%

Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s national salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.

You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

 Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

 Important information about the application process

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Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.

Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

Why NRC? 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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