IT/LAN Manager, Afghanistan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (AMELA), Kabul, Afghanistan

IT/LAN Manager,

Afghanistan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (AMELA),

Kabul, Afghanistan

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, peace and stability, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program to national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The purpose of Afghanistan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (AMELA) is to provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning support services/assistance to strengthen the implementation of USAID development programs in Afghanistan, and to build the technical M&E knowledge and skills of USAID/Afghanistan Mission staff and stakeholders. The services provided under AMELA will contribute to supporting USAID/Afghanistan as an effective development organization with strong learning and adaptive management processes.

**Please note: Only Afghan citizens are eligible for this position

Position Summary:

Under direct the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), the IT/LAN Manager is responsible for managing all organization technologies and providing technology support and training. The IT/LAN Manager will be tasked with analyzing systems and processes; maintaining workstations and networks; and maintaining IT polices. Note that this is a full time position based in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all ITC activities in AMELA Office meet their respective targets and the AMELA IT networks operate as close to 24/7 as possible

• Ensure the cellular data network used by the project is efficient and support service is responsive

• Train AMELA staff on the use of ICT equipment

• Deliver periodic reports as required by AMELA management

• Train and support field staff on the use of AMELA monitoring equipment and applications

• Ensure networks, workstations, operating systems and software applications are operational

• Patch or update hardware and software

• Ensure all Internet/communication links are operational in accordance with vendor specifications

• Troubleshoot workstations, networks, software applications, phones, copiers and other technologies

• Maintain the IT and communications hardware and software inventory

• Perform other duties as assigned by the DCOP and/or designee

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in IT required

• Possess certifications in CompTIA A+, ITIL, or similar preferred

• Previous experience working with an international organization preferred

• Problem solving and analytical capabilities are highly desirable

• English-language written and oral communication skills, required

Reasonable Accommodations: MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected] with Reasonable Accommodations in the title. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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