World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Job Summary

Purpose of the position
Design, implement and maintain all WV Ghana internal networks and telecommunication systems.

Support day-to-day operations of LAN/WAN network connectivity to ensure these are adequate and are operationally optimised to support business needs.

Major Responsibilities

•   Oversee the day-to-day operation of computer networks including hardware/software support, training, in World Vision Ghana Head Office, Base Offices and ADPs and special projects
•   Establish network specifications by conferring with all users; analysing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; design router and switch administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.
•   Plan, design and implement data and voice connectivity for local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) systems. Assist in coordinating and implementing connectivity and infrastructure projects including network and related wiring plans, LANIWAN hardware/software purchases, Partnership special projects: system installations. Manage network device configurations, backup/recovery, maintenance and problem-SOlving in the Head Office, Base offices, ADPs and special projects
•   Maintain LAN topologies and usage documentation including hardware/software applications, support logs and other related information;
•   Maintain existing anti-Spam, anti-spyware and anti- virus systems. Define/recommend network and security policies and Implement approved policies to minimise risks.
•   Establish network performance management processes to monitor Local Area Networks and WAN links in all projects.
•   Interact regularly with the Service Desk Team, Administrator and GICT to ensure a good user experience of network services.
•   Work with Internet service providers and GICT to ensure that WV Ghana’s Internet and WAN connections are operating according to agreed service levels.
•   Provide and maintain documentation and guidelines to help users in the efficient use of Local Area and
•   Wide Area Networks and services.
•   Plan for and maintain a call tracking system that enables proper tracking of and rapid response to user calls on all network related issues.

Other Competencies/Attributes

•   Good Interpersonal skills and ability to manage from the bottom
•   Service management culture and team spirit with a burning desire to achieve optimum results …
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Attend and participatellead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
•   Perform other duties as required. Good working knowledge of major networking components, network operating systems and basic computer hardware components.
•   Good Knowledge of computer and network security and ability to deal with external and internal security threats.
•   Good working knowledge of the following operating systems: – Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003.

Qualification Required & Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

•   Educational level required: A university degree or diploma in Computer Science or Information technology
•   Technical Training qualifications required: Qualified MSCE or CCNA or ITIL version 3 foundation
•   Experience: 4 years working experience, 2 of which should have been in a network administration context
•   Other: Experience in Lotus Domino server administration is preferred.

Annual Salary: GH¢ 20,500

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and cv quoting only the job title as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 22 October, 2013

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.