{"id":5209,"date":"2018-02-16T01:35:33","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T22:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=5209"},"modified":"2018-02-16T08:56:45","modified_gmt":"2018-02-16T05:56:45","slug":"job-opportunity-at-one-acre-fund-it-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/job-opportunity-at-one-acre-fund-it-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunity at One Acre Fund, IT Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Location<br \/>\nOther Mbeya District Mbeya<br \/>\nDescription<br \/>\nIndustry: Nonprofit\/International Development\/Agriculture\/Microfinance<br \/>\nFunction: IT Officer<br \/>\nEmployer: One Acre Fund<br \/>\nJob Location: Mbeya Tanzania, with travels to Makambako, Njombe and Other Regions<br \/>\nCommitment: Long Term Career Position<br \/>\nCompensation: Standard PG for JG 1 with annual career reviews and constant feedback, National Social Fund, airtime and small transportation allowances, work computer, benevolent fund<\/p>\n<p>Organization Description<br \/>\nOne Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a &#8220;market bundle&#8221; that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful \u2013 every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. In 4 years we have grown to serve more than 38,000 farmer families in Tanzania. We hope to serve &gt;100,000 farmers in Tanzania by 2020.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3464335665\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<b>Primary Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>IT Support<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide hardware technical support-laptops .<\/li>\n<li>Provide software technical Support-Windows and applications.<\/li>\n<li>Talk staff through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the phone, to help set up systems or resolve issues.<\/li>\n<li>OS maintenance on user computers-periodic checkup on all OAF computers.<\/li>\n<li>Basic IT projects-special projects needed.<\/li>\n<li>Follow and write IT support processes-create IT documentation and IT Policies for OAF Tanzania.<\/li>\n<li>Keep track of problems and repairs-log all tasks performed and provide for check-ins.<\/li>\n<li>Perform preventive maintenance on organization PCs.<\/li>\n<li>Basic Network Support and troubleshooting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ticketing<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prioritize and manage open cases on time.<\/li>\n<li>Log cases in an ITO tracker\/ticketing system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regional and District offices support &#8211; Willing to travel to Mbeya, Njombe, Morogoro, Mwanza and Iringa when necessary to provide ITO support.<br \/>\nRoster<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tier 1 Roster support \u2013 After an initial training, respond to rostersupport@oneacrefund.org emails in conjunction with Roster Specialists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Special projects\/Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laptop Images<\/li>\n<li>OAF default software monthly updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Liaison between IT team leader and OAF staff<br \/>\nAny other duties related to OAF daily activities as may be assigned to you by your supervisor.<br \/>\nQualifications<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passionate about serving smallholder farmers<\/li>\n<li>Language: Fluent in English and Kiswahili, ability to speak local languages.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated basic IT and Computer skills, including typing email and other applications<\/li>\n<li>Clear communicator in-person and on the phone<\/li>\n<li>Proactive problem solver<\/li>\n<li>Integrity and a positive attitude<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrates high-quality work with a strong attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to commit to living in rural Tanzania for a long-term position<\/li>\n<li>Independent worker with strong ability to manage own schedule and tasks<\/li>\n<li>Confident and confidential communicator who is comfortable talking with many people on a variety of topics<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a larger team<\/li>\n<li>At least working experiences in IT Position with NGOs or industries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nDesired:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Top-performing undergraduate degree in Information Technology, or other relevant Computer Skills from a recognized University.<\/li>\n<li>IT\/Computer skills<\/li>\n<li>Language: conversational in English and Swahili<\/li>\n<li>Leadership and team experience at work, or outside of work<\/li>\n<li>Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This position will be working under remote management the majority of the time, so a successful candidate will be someone who excels in working independently, is self-motivated to complete tasks, communicates proactively with their supervisor, and who thrives in a structured work planning environment.<\/p>\n<p>How to Apply<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nEmail cover letter and resume to <b>tanzania.recruitment@oneacrefund.org<\/b> with the Subject line: IT Officer. 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