Welthungerhilfe Vacancy for IT Assistant

Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: “Zero Hunger by 2030” – If you want to become part of our global mission to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:

IT Assistant (Part Time)

Location: Kathmandu

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Lalitpur, Nepal. The position is paid according to paygrade.

WHH is seeking to recruit a IT Assistant based at Country Office Kathmandu. The aims of the position are to ensure the proper functioning and security of the project program information technology and components and providing technical assistance in resolving hardware and software issues.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the installation and security of information technology components and system
• Install and maintain a local area network (LAN)
• Document installation and settings on the server and on each computer
• Establish proper back-up systems and ensure system security
• Ensure the functioning of all hardware (laptops, servers, desktop computers) in accordance with Welthungerhilfe standards
• Maintain printers, digital cameras, scanners and other hardware components
• Ensure smooth running of all software packages used at Welthungerhilfe office and continuously update all software to the latest versions
• Record updates in hardware and software (inventory)
• Solve hardware and software related problems
• Advise and train Welthungerhilfe staff in electronic data processing
• Recommend the purchase of new and upgrade of existing hardware/software components and systems
• Check Tickets on IT helpdesk and provide support to the issues raised

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in similar position preferably in NGO/INGOs
• Knowledge of networking (CISCO-MERAKI), hardware as well as software and CISCO certified preferred
• Familiarity with AI tools, automation, and other emerging technologies.

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by January 22, 2025. Female candidates and candidates from the marginalized community are encouraged to apply. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

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