IT & Development Information Solutions (DIS) Officer

Active Citizenry Activity

Position: IT & Development Information Solutions (DIS) Officer

Location: Ramallah with travel as needed through West Bank and Gaza

The West Bank/Gaza Active Citizenry Activity (ACA) funded by USAID and implemented by Global Communities is seeking to hire an IT & Development Information Solutions (DIS) Officer. ACA aims to increase citizens’ participation in civic life and support their efforts to advocate for positive changes, foster social and political advancement, and improve overall living conditions and prosperity. ACA will support the civil society sector, Palestinian citizens, media organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to become more active in civic life, decision making and advocacy for citizens’ rights and demands.   

We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive. 

Responsibilities:

The IT & DIS Officer specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees and manages office IT infrastructure
• Provide support to office staff on general IT issues
• Under the direction of the Director of MEL and Communications or their designee, maintains and analyzes M&E and DIS data collected by project staff and/or local partners.
• Enters all required project activity data into the DIS system, ensuring it is up-to-date and accurate.
• Manage beneficiary databases and ensure timely data entry.
• Establish other databases to support the project and its local NGO partners as needed.
• Supports staff in utilization of Global Communities SharePoint, including ACA project homepage and document management.
• Maintain records of licenses and upgrade as needed
• Reviews vendor contracts and coordinates IT purchases (hardware, software and services) to ensure effective deployment of solutions aligned with user needs.
• Participates in the documentation and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures to ensure effective operation of an organization.
• Liaises with the organization’s HQ IT department as a focal point on all IT related matters.
• Maintain an updated project inventory list.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in computer science, MIS or any related field
• At least Three years of relevant experience
• Good experience in hardware and software systems
• Good experience in maintaining laptops, printers and copiers functionality and operation
• Proven experience in database development, management and SQL
• Proven experience of data collection design such as Kobo Toolbox
• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written in both English and Arabic

To apply for the position listed above, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested and qualified for this position by email to [email protected] no later 14 January 2023, indicating the position title and location.

Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society.  We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.