IT SPECIALIST

IT SPECIALIST

ARD, Inc.

Through innovation and leadership, ARD, Inc., helps people across the world create the essential conditions for successful economic development. Since it was founded in 1977, ARD has led more than 600 projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean. These projects have helped countries respond to a range of environmental, social, and institutional challenges. ARD has 43 field offices around the globe, in addition to its main office in Burlington, Vermont, and its branch offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, CA.
Closing date: 12 Oct 2010
Location: Timor-Leste

ARD, Inc. (http://www.ardinc.com), a Tetra Tech company, requests expressions of interest from highly qualified Information Technology Specialist candidates for a long-term assignment in East Timor.

Responsibilities:

The Information Technology Specialist will hold responsibility for developing, implementing, and refining a sustainable information technology system. The Information Technology Specialist will also be responsible for training Timorese technical staff in the systems and ensuring a successful handover to local government counter parts.

Minimum qualifications include:
-- A bachelor’s degree;
-- Two years practical experience in network administration;
-- Two years experience living and working in a developing country.

Desirable qualifications include:
-- Language skills in Tetun, Portuguese, or Indonesian Bahassa;
-- Experience in Timor-Leste or the region;
-- GIS skills and experience with ESRI products;
-- Project management and administration; and,
-- Experience on USAID-funded projects.

How to apply

To apply:

Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to kbaccali@ardinc.com, or fax to K. Baccali at 1-802-658-4247. Please reference IT-East Timor in the subject line. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.

ARD, Inc. is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations­in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. ARD, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.



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