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IT Specialist at WACHSC

IT Specialist

WACHSC

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The West Africa Climate and Health Science and Policy Consortium based in Ghana adopts a regional approach that brings together experts in climate science and financing, policy and practice, inclusivity, and negotiators to generate evidence that is readily translated into tangible policies and actions to benefit West Africa’s health and livelihoods.

For an effective collaboration and coordination towards a transformational change, the West Africa Climate and Health Science and Policy Consortium seeks to recruit an Information Technology (IT) Specialist to support the Consortium Leadership in the successful and impactful implementation of Consortium activities.

Duration: The appointment is for two (2) years and is renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in either Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields. A Master’s degree in any of the relevant areas will be an advantage.

Professional Experience

Applicants must have 4 - 5 years’ experience in IT systems administration and integration, Networks, Databases and Cloud systems architecture and administration. Experience in working as IT specialist in donor-funded projects and/or multi-partner projects within universities, research institutions, NGO’s and/or development agencies is highly desirable.

Other Technical and Personal Competencies

The Applicant should demonstrate:

  • Awareness of Health Informatics
  • Capability of providing Research Computing, GIS and Geospatial support
  • Business Intelligence and Dashboard Support
  • Expertise in IT documentation and SOP development
  • Incessant learning mentality
  • Problem-solving ability and adaptability
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users
  • Independence, initiative and proactiveness
  • Integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics

Duty Station: The Information Technology Specialist will be based at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, with support to partner institutions and project teams in Senegal and Ghana.

Reporting Line: The Information Technology Specialist will report directly to the Project Manager and work closely with Consortium Director and provide support to the Finance Officer, Work Package Leads, Research Scientists, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Consortium partners and implementing institutions in Ghana and Senegal.

Key Responsibilities

The IT specialist will be responsible for designing, managing and supporting the Consortium’s information technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, research data platforms, and any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager / Consortium Director:

This will include but not limited to:

  • Manage servers, storage, and network systems
  • Ensure system uptime and reliability
  • Manage backup and disaster recovery systems
  • Maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure
  • Configure VPN and secure access systems
  • Support internet and connectivity services
  • Implement cybersecurity controls
  • Manage user authentication and access rights
  • Conduct vulnerability checks and incident response
  • Support research databases and repositories
  • Manage cloud-based storage and access
  • Support secure data sharing across partners
  • Support systems such Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Zoom
  • Provide technical support to consortium staff, troubleshoot hardware/software, and support digital meetings and hybrid events
  • Train staff on cybersecurity, data management and digital tools
  • Support procurement of appropriate IT equipment  and software

 

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