IT Administrator

Background

The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) is an intergovernmental organization with diplomatic status that aims to enable and increase the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency practices across Pan-Arab countries and is the official technical arm institution of both League of Arab State – Energy Department and Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity (AMCE).

RCREEE teams up with governments, international organizations, IFIs, and the Private Sector via several forms of partnerships to initiate and lead clean energy policy dialogues, strategies, technologies, managing the facilitation of RE investment platforms and capacity development to increase Arab states’ share of tomorrow’s modern energy solutions.

More about RCREEE: https://www.rcreee.org/node/279/

Scope of Work

RCREEE is currently seeking a results-oriented IT administrator to manage our Center’s computer and network infrastructure. the incumbent will be upgrading and installing hardware and software, performing troubleshooting to resolve IT issues, and maintaining our networks and servers.

To ensure success as an IT administrator, you should possess experience in IT administration and the ability to optimize the performance of our IT infrastructure. An accomplished IT administrator will be someone whose technical expertise results in enhanced IT system efficiency across company structures.

IT Administrator Responsibilities:

Monitoring and maintaining networks and servers.
Upgrading, installing, and configuring new hardware and software to meet the center’s objectives.
Implementing security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats and Ensure security through access controls, backups, and firewalls
Troubleshoot issues and outages
Creating user accounts and performing access control.
Performing diagnostic tests and debugging procedures to optimize computer systems.
Documenting processes, as well as backing up and archiving data.
Developing data retrieval and recovery procedures.
Designing and implementing efficient end-user feedback and error reporting systems.
Keeping up to date with advancements and best practices in IT administration.

IT Administrator Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, or similar.
Applicable professional qualification, such as Microsoft, Oracle, or Cisco certification.
At least 5 years' experience in a similar role.
Extensive experience with IT systems, networks, and related technologies.
Solid knowledge of best practices in IT administration and system security.
Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

General Terms and Conditions

• The position is open to candidates from RCREEE member states only, willing to join RCREEE as soon as possible.

• The Candidate is required to work from RCREEE’s Cairo office. S/He will comply with RCREEE COVID-19 protective and safety measures

Tenure of Appointment

The initial appointment will be for 12 months including a 3-month probation period.
The contract extension will be subject to performance, needs and availability of funds

Equal Opportunity

RCREEE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, or marital status.

How to apply

Qualified candidates should send an updated CV and a cover letter highlighting relevant work experience to: hr@rcreee.org noting the following: