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Ethiopia Education Initiative Inc
Haile-Manas Academy (HMA) is a premier, private, co-educational,
Grade 9-12 secondary boarding school established for the education of
Ethiopia’s most promising and motivated secondary students. On a recently
constructed, well-equipped campus, HMA aims to provide its students a world
class education and strives to help transform the education available to all
Ethiopian students. HMA is located in Debre Birhan.
Our goal is to develop resilient, independent
thinkers; purposeful, community-minded individuals; and engaged, enterprising
young citizens through depth of inquiry, hands-on problem solving, and the
sustained shared experiences of a residential setting. We expect our
graduates to have significant impact on their communities – whether those
communities are local, national or global.
Haile Manas Academy is seeking a highly
motivated and skilled IT Officer to join our team. The IT Officer will be
responsible for managing and maintaining the school’s information technology
infrastructure, ensuring that both staff and students have access to reliable
and efficient technology resources.
ICT Officer
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in on-site needs assessment, installation and
maintenance of HMA’s telecommunication and IT equipment.
- Ensure that the equipment under his/her responsibility
is in good working condition, by regularly inspecting the hardware and
installations. If required, arrange prompt repairs or replacement as
necessary according to established procedures.
- Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network servers,
Printers, LAN points, AP’s, and switches etc. to prevent faults from
occurring.
- Provide Technical Training on the equipment available
within the campus to users, make sure they are able to use the equipment.
- Talk to staff/Faculty or students through a series of
actions face-to-face, to help set up systems or resolve issues.
- Provide support, including procedural documentation and
relevant reports. Check the data center security and keep it as the
standard.
- Set up new users’ email accounts and deal with password
issues.
- Give help on the procurement process of IT equipment
(As required).
- Ensure all the users’ computers/IPads are installed
based on the companies’ policy.
- Perform scheduled computer and peripherals maintenance;
temporary file deletion, maintenance of computer for the staff and
coordinate with faculty to maintain the student’s machines.
- Basic administration of windows servers.
- Work continuously on a task until completion (or
referral to third parties, if appropriate).
- Rapidly establish a good working relationship with
students and teachers.
- Conduct electrical safety checks on computer equipment.
- Help in setting up the help desk in the campus together
with the proper system to make the support giving process much more efficient
and effective.
- Tech Team leader; created within the community where
problem-solving and learning platforms where recruits from within the
community develop technology-related skills sets and knowledge (Hardware
and software, programming, robotics etc…)
- Perform other related duties as required.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position with a standard workweek, including
occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
- The role may require on-call support during critical
periods, such as exams or school events.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and
qualifications, along with benefits.
- If you are passionate about technology and education,
and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply
for this exciting opportunity
About
You
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for the role, you must meet
the below requirements:
- Over 3 years of experience in Information Technology
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer
Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in IT support or system
administration, preferably in an educational environment.
- Strong knowledge of computer networks, Cisco
devices, Google products, operating systems (iOS, Windows,
macOS, Linux), and common software applications.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and
practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work
under pressure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Required Skills
- Technological & digital literacy
- Team work
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@hmacademy.org
Application Dead line August
24,2024.
Haile-Manas Academy is an equal opportunity
employer that values diversity in the workforce.
All employment is decided on the basis of
qualifications, merit and business need.