We Are Hiring : IT Assistant

Position: IT Assistant

Location: Baghdad – Almansour

Gender: Not mattered

Contract Type: Full time

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UIMS Description:

The United Iraqi Medical Society for Relief and Development (UIMS) is one of active civil organizations in Iraq, a non-governmental organization dealing with humanitarian, health, relief, development and charitable affairs, regardless of race, color, religion and cultural background. Officially registered with the Non-Governmental Organizations Directorate, General Secretariat for the Council of Ministers under the number (IZ1615).                                                                                

Since the establishment of our organization on 21/05/2003 and as a result of conditions experienced by Iraq, UIMS introduced a lot of humanitarian aids and contributed in support of health institutions with basic needs, medical supplies and medicines; supported families afflicted and affected from war and disasters

Shared in the process of rehabilitation of governmental hospitals and health centers, and the establishment of new health centers through their branches and offices in Iraq. UIMS was able to provide medical and relief assistance to refugees and IDPs all over Iraq. In addition to its outstanding work all over the last period, UIMS keen to expand its activities and efforts inside and outside Iraq. 

In addition, UIMS is an implementer partner with UNHCR, WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, OCHA, UNDP… etc.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems.
• Manage network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Develop and implement security measures to protect the organization’s data and systems.
• Monitor system performance and make recommendations for improvements.
• Lead the IT team, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage the IT budget, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Identify emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on the organization.

Qualifications & requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Fundamental experience in IT management.
• In-depth knowledge of network infrastructure, security, and system administration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing technology and business needs.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as CCNA or MTCNA, are a plus.

Transversal Skills:

• Honest and trustworthy.
• Reliable, rigorous, and well-organized.
• Motivated and dedicated to his/her job.
• Able and willing to learn to extend his/her scope of work.

All applicants must submit by Email (info@uimsiraq.org), please mention (IT-Assistant) in the subject of your email and you can include your CV with a cover letter. The closing date will be 23. May. 2024