Cuso International Information Technology Advisor Vacancies in Ethiopia

Cuso International Information Technology Advisor Vacancies in Ethiopia

Closing date: 30 Mar 2019

City Assosa, Ethiopia

Start Date Mar - May 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

The Volunteer’s Role

Your skills in Information Technology can help save lives! We need a volunteer with experience an Information Technology background to help the Assosa University establish their IT systems.

This involves accessing the current situation, identifying gaps, developing a strategy, building the network, implementing the system and then training staff on how to use and maintain the system.

By helping our partners develop the capacity of the faculty, students and hospital staff in midwifery practice, you will be contributing to the Midwives Saves Lives project that is being implemented by Cuso International in partnership with the Canadian Association of Midwives.

This position will ultimately work to reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality rates, strengthen the quality of RMNCH services and to build institutional capacity to deliver these services.

As a volunteer, you will:

Ensure the functionality of all IT machines in Assosa University

Establish the computer network systems among the

Assosa University

Perform medical equipment maintenance

Test the status of new medical equipment

Essential Academic Qualifications:

BA in Computer Science or a diploma in Information Technology

Experience in networking, maintenance

Experience in delivering in-service training design and implementation

Essential Professional Background:

Experience computer networking, maintenance and training facilitation

Experience in conducting a needs assessment, and delivering in-service training

Able to work collaboratively with team

Commitment to achieve results

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

Accommodation while in placement

Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

How to apply:

Cuso International Information Technology Advisor Vacancies in Ethiopia