Vacancy for an information technology officer

Management: Executive.

Responsible to: CEO

Responsible for: None.

1. Work to comply with and follow the internal regulations of the Foundation related to information systems and data protection, and makes recommendations to update these policies in line with the Foundation and its inner structure.
2. Develop programs and databases needed by the Foundation and its projects.
3. Carry out and keep informed of routine and emergency maintenance of the Foundation’s electronic devices and software.
4. Prepare backup copies of all software and the Foundation’s information and projects.
5. Ensures that the Internet is working well on all devices permanently.
6. Suggests designs for the Foundation’s website and other communication sites.
7. Manage the Foundation’s website and communication sites with the media officer.
8. Oversee the development of internal protocols and policies for information technology use in the Foundation.
9. Provide advice on the most suitable IT options.
10. Provide technical support or training to employees on the optimal use of the electronic systems and networks available in the Foundation.
11. Determine development requirements based on a study of the Foundation’s needs and set the necessary plans to achieve the required development.

1. Follow up on the operation of the systems, evaluate their efficiency, supervise the analysis of the requirements of the departments and sections that use these systems, and set plans to secure these needs.
2. Define the specifications of alternative solutions, additions, and necessary updates, and studies their technical and economic feasibility.
3. Study and analyze the problems of operating the systems used, develop radical solutions to prevent their recurrence, present them to the executive management to be addressed, and supervise their implementation.
4. Follow up on the efficiency of the computers, information network, and printing devices and verify their suitability for all daily requirements and needs in the Foundation.
5. Install and configure software and hardware (printers, network cards, and other devices).
6. Troubleshoot and work on data recovery.
7. Follow up and supervise the preparation of backup data copies periodically.
8. Maintain licenses, review their validity, and periodically follow up on their renewal.
9. Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly reports regularly. 
10. Apply the rules, regulations, and procedures for employees.
11. Any other tasks or duties required or assigned to the job site.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Obtain Bachelor’s degree in computers and information systems or computer science.
2. Obtain test certificates such as (CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security +).
3. Previous experience of one year or more in the field of information systems.
4. Full proficiency in dealing with computer systems and networks.
5. Programming ability.

Skills and abilities:

1. Excellent proficiency in computer programs, especially Oracle software.
2. Strong knowledge of IT systems and related applications.
3. Excellent communication ability, good explanation, and interpretation skills.
4. Constant access to the latest developments in the field of information technology.
5. Understand how TCP/IP protocols and LAN/WAN devices work.
6. Good skills in managing and analyzing risks related to information systems.
7. A proper level of English language.

All those who meet the job requirements are requested to send their CV to the following email address: hr-omd-y@olaalmajd.org provided that the email topic is the job title no later than Saturday, 12/11/2022.