Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Our purpose and goal is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.



Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking an IT Specialist to support its multi-user operating system administration (computers and phones) at the Haiti offices. This position is responsible for maintaining the operation of multi-user operating systems at Habitat's main office in Petion-ville as well as project sites in the field. The position will be based in the Petion-ville office and will require up to 25% travel to the project sites.

Responsibilities include:


*Ensure daily backup and recovery of all Windows NT/Win 2K system software and data including Win 2008/Win7
*Prepare equipment for new staff and collect equipment from departing staff
*Provide relevant IT trainings and orientation for staff
*Maintain offsite storage of back up media
*Maintain daily rapport with users
*Assist users in solving routine, server-level problems
*Provide IT related support on special projects in the office (e.g. Support for Families Served tool)
*Coordinate service needs with outsourced providers for IT network, internet and LAN
*Work with Latin America/Caribbean regional office and US headquarters IT departments to plan hardware and software upgrades to server systems
*Install system and application software and hardware related to server systems
*Develop mechanisms to insure the security and integrity of multi-user computer systems per requirements specified by international headquarters
*Ensure timely vendor support of multi-user computer and phone systems
*Assist with vendor annual renewal including budgeting process
*Consolidate quarterly/annual management reports (Statistical and Financial) for management and grants using Sun Systems report modules, Excel and other needed software
*Assist in providing software email/telephone support to projects/regional offices
*Perform other related duties as assigned

*Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
*4+ years of IT experience working with Windows NT environment, technical support and systems administration
*Fluent in English and French/Haitian Creole; Spanish language skills preferred
*Excellent sense of professionalism and customer service
*Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
*Experience working in an international organization, preferably in an NGO

FIRST PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO LOCAL CANDIDATES.

Please submit your resume and cover letter as ONE DOCUMENT into our applicant tracking system.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.