Job Description

Job Advert – Somaliland Office
Title: Information Technology Assistant
ROLE PURPOSE: The IT Assistant provides day-to-day IT support to the Somaliland Area Office, ensuring the effective operation of IT systems, equipment, and network services. The role also supports IT asset management, troubleshooting, and user support in line with Save the Children's IT policies and standards.
 
Reports to:  IT Assistant
Staff reporting to this post:  No. 
Dimension of Role: 
Save the Children has been working in Somalia for more than 70 years. The Country Office has over 450 staff across 10 field offices. In 2024 we reached more than 3.2 million people through our humanitarian and longer-term development work in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Education, Child Poverty Reduction, Child Protection and Child Rights Governance. The Country Office has a large and diverse funding portfolio - managing over 80 active awards. In 2024 our portfolio was $109.2M from a range of governmental/institutional donors, including GPE, FCDO, MFA, DANIDA, Danish Embassy, SIDA, SDC, NORAD, EU, ECHO, GAC, GFFO AFDB & WB. However, MHPSS portfolio in Somalia is currently integrated across various sectors, including CP, Education, and FSL. However, this integration is ad-hoc and relies on project-specific resources rather than a cohesive country-level framework. There is no standardized approach, resulting in variable technical quality and weak systems for measuring child-level MHPSS outcomes. This position aims to establish a strong, coordinated, and quality-assured MHPSS system across the country office.

Experiences and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field from a recognized institution 
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience providing IT support in an organizational environment.  
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining computers, printers, software applications, and other IT equipment. 
• Basic knowledge of LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, modems, and network troubleshooting. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows-based networks, servers, domain configuration, and antivirus solutions. 
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Windows operating systems. 
• Commitment to Save the Children’s values and safeguarding principles. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to provide user support, train staff on IT systems, and promote effective use of technology. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Previous experience working with an international NGO is an advantage but not mandatory.

Skills Required

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