Salary band 4 – Professional 4A: IT Specialist A
Reports to: Head of Administration and Finance
Department: Information & Technology (IT)
Duty Station: Country Office – Freetown
About GIZ
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. In Sierra Leone, the GIZ has been working since 1963 in the following areas: Employment promotion and agriculture, strengthening the health care
system, resource governance and sustainable energy access.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success and are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
– Women’s perspectives are vital to our success.
– Enjoy flexible hours and part-time work opportunities to help balance professional and personal commitments.
– Benefit from family-friendly policies
Country Office
A GIZ Country Office is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and monitoring administrative activities to ensure the proper functioning of GIZ’s programs and projects within the framework of GIZ’s Processes and Rules (P+R). It provides a range of services including financial management, processing payments, managing receivables and payables, conducting internal controls, and supporting external audits.
Additionally, the office handles various logistical processes such as vehicle registration, customs clearance, and travel arrangements. It aims to streamline operations and improve operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and standards.
We are advertising the position of “Information Technology (IT) Specialist”
A. Responsibilities
The IT professional is responsible for
▪ ensuring that IT and management systems operate and function correctly
▪ implementing and complying with GIZ IT standards
▪ regularly updating computer software
▪ providing technical support to projects and programmes by dealing with questions and problems relating to IT and databases
The IT professional performs the following tasks:
B. Tasks
1. Tasks (hardware)
The IT professional
▪ ensures the availability of up-to-date hardware (laptops, servers, all PCs) in accordance with current GIZ standards
▪ deals with maintenance of PCs, notebooks, printers, digital cameras, scanners and other hardware
Job description
▪ discusses possible new purchases of or improvements to hardware and networks with the
administrative manager, based on the requirements and recommendations outlined in GIZ’s IT guidelines
▪ Maintains an Inventory of all GIZ SL Hardware
2. Tasks (software)
The IT professional
▪ implements, maintains and configures all standard GIZ software (e.g. Windows 10 & 11, MS Office,
WinPACCS, SAP, PROSOFT, COSOFT, MDATP).
▪ tests new or upgraded software and updates all the software to the latest versions
▪ provides and maintains backup programmes to ensure system availability
▪ regularly updates antivirus software
▪ Maintains an Inventory of all GIZ SL software licences and renewal dates
3. Tasks (the internet, intranet and websites)
The IT professional
▪ maintains and updates existing web sites
▪ coordinates necessary modifications to the existing home page in consultation with office
management and the project or programme managers
4. Tasks (operational support)
The IT professional
▪ is responsible for the availability of the LAN, installs any updates and ensures routine, professional
maintenance of the necessary hardware, installs and maintains the LAN
▪ consults with suppliers to guarantee the availability of the network, telephone system and IT
hardware
▪ monitors the market for quality and value for money, and is responsible for specifying and
procuring computer equipment
▪ ensure on boarding of all users PC with Microsoft Defender Advance Treat Protection MDATP for all GIZ offices in the country.
▪ update all vulnerabilities patches on users PC for all offices in the country
▪ ensure cable management of the IT rack in Country office
▪ ensure migration of the Network Attached Storage Device(NAS) to the Cisco Meraki
▪ ensure changing of wireless password
5. General tasks
The IT professional
▪ manages and ensures general administration of the entire IT system
▪ backs up data and deals with the problem of data security
▪ resolves all computer and internet problems, prepares all the necessary information and provides phone support
▪ ensures that an IT emergency service is available
▪ notifies the GIZ IT help desk of fundamental problems with GIZ IT applications
▪ assists in advising on IT projects
▪ maintains a list of all hardware and software systems, and updates this to reflect changes
▪ documents the installation and settings on the server and all computers.
▪ provides regular information updates and advisories to staff to enhance cyber security culture
▪ Provides ad hoc advisory as necessary
▪ training of staff in the use of IT equipment.
▪ backup of staff data
6. Other duties/additional tasks
The IT professional
▪ performs other duties and tasks at the request of managementJob description
Mode of Application:
Please send ONLY a cover letter, CV and copies of education certificates to
recruitmentsl@giz.de by 15.08, 2025. No applications will be accepted after this deadline.
Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged, your application
e-mail subject, please write: “IT Specialist ‘’
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
