ICT4D Technical Adviser

IICD is a non-profit foundation that specialises in information and communication technology (ICT) as a tool for development. IICD is active in Africa and Latin America where we bring about technical and social innovations that create and enhance development opportunities in education, health, agriculture and economic development.
For maximum impact we work closely with partners from the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Our aim is to support our local partners in their efforts to formulate and implement their own ICT-led development policies and programmes.

More information about IICD can be found at: www.iicd.org

To strengthen our Country Programme team we are searching for a: 

ICT4D Technical Adviser

The Technical Adviser (TA) is an ICT expert who contributes to the integration of ICT in our country programmes. The TA provides expertise in ICT for Development (ICT4D) methods, processes, technologies, strategies and capacity building (training, coaching)

Summary of key responsibilities

• Contribute to IICD’s technical innovation process, strategy and methodologies;
• Develop key technical expertise to be able to advise and work on product and service development, evaluate and develop local partners on ICT4D, support CP team in technical issues as well as deliver sustainable hands on technical ICT4D solutions on the ground;
• Support Country / Programme Managers in technical innovation processes;
• On project basis coordinate sector programme (technical) activities with Country / Programme Managers;
• On request of the Country / Programme Manager support in identifying, selecting and establishing effective partnerships with local advisers and trainers (individuals or companies) which are to assist in advice and training of local partner organizations;
• Contribute to the development of technical ICT competencies of partner organizations by coordinating technical and training activities with the Country / Programme Managers in all assigned countries. This includes operating as a second line of communication with technical advisors and trainers, developing training methodologies and materials, with a focus on integration of ICT and development;
• On demand support programs to facilitate informal networks of advisors and trainers;
• Contribute to the generation and dissemination of lessons learned by IICD.

Summary of Experience

As a qualified candidate for this challenging and exciting position you should have at least 10 years experience in providing ICT program advice and capacity building and preferable have working experience in developing countries.

Must haves:

• University Level in IT, ICT Development or related fields;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
• Applied knowledge in communication technologies, information systems, database development, Web 2.0 applications, New media tools, ;
• Excellent spoken and written English. In addition French or Spanish is required.
• Proving experience in conducting and coordinating training programmes;
• Excellent communicator - versatile writer/editor/presenter;
• Team-worker- and supporter and networker;
• Feel comfortable being a proactive adviser;
• Highly organised, able to work in a fast-paced, inter-disciplinary and multicultural work environment;
• Willingness to travel;
• In possession of a Dutch working permit.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to think and act strategically while possessing the managerial skills to enable the "hands-on" execution of projects;
• Shows high standards of commitment, trust, openness, respect, authenticity and transparency in working relations.

We offer:

• Competent work environment with room for personal development and initiative;
• International working environment.

To apply please email your Cover Letter plus CV to:

Miss F. Alvarez (Sr. HR Adviser) at vacancy@iicd.org

For more information concerning the position, please contact:

Miss F. Alvarez +31 (0)70- 311 73 11

Closing date: November 23th, 2012