RTI International
is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative,
multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition.
Universities in
North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle
Park.
The Nairobi
Regional Office (NRO) supports RTI International growth and success in the
Africa region by providing functional expertise and solutions.
We seek to
recruit a qualified candidate for the Regional IT Specialist role.
This position
will ensure that all Information Technology systems are functioning and
maintained according to RTI policies and regulations, donor requirements and
good business practice. In addition, he/she will provide technical support to
all NRO staff as well as projects in the region.
The Regional IT
Specialist will provide support of PCs (Windows 7/ Microsoft Office 2010 ),
Windows 2008 server installations, network infrastructure maintenance,
research, field testing, training and deployment of innovative technology,
specifically; custom developed Android applications (Tangerine\Papaya), its
hardware and connectivity.
He / She will
also provide detailed feedback to development teams working remotely, with a
demonstrated appreciation of the local context in which the projects operate.
He /She will be
responsible for the project office network administration, including back-up
and day to day troubleshooting as well as maintain regular contact with field
staff on IT related issues whilst having a good understanding of field IT
challenges.
Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with six ( 6) years’ of relevant
work experience with Regional Support for IT in Africa and General IT market
awareness in the region.
Discreet in the
judgment and management of confidential information, sophisticated IT
equipment/materials, and sensitive data.
Must hold; Cisco
certification and Microsoft (MCITP), ITIL/Prince Certification and relevant
training in project management.
To apply, please
email cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 31st July 2013.
Please do not
attach copies of certificates.
We regret that
only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
RTI
International does not charge any fees for its recruitment and selection
processes.
We are proud to
be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V
