IT Advisor At CTG (Committed To Good)

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

• The Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (DDR) program for Ethiopia was initiated as a crucial step towards implementing the peace agreement signed between the government of Ethiopia & the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on the 2nd November 2022 in South Africa.
• For the implementation of DDR in Ethiopia, the National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) was established with the council of minister regulation number 525 / 2022 & with amended regulation number 541 / 2023 of the federal democratic republic of Ethiopia. The core mission of the commission is the stabilization of the society & recovery of the economy for sustainable peace & enhancing human security through designing, planning & implementing the demobilization & sustainable reintegration of more than 370 thousand former combatants into civilian life across seven regions of Ethiopia.
• The IT Advisor reports to the Deputy Commissioner & is responsible for planning, coordination & implementation of smooth IT applications for demobilization & reintegration of XCs.

Role objectives

• Provide IT related technical & operational solutions to support the NRC in the development & implementation of the national DDR program using the dream apps of the NRC.
• Tackling both the proactive improvement of IT systems & the defensive measures against cyber threats.
• Identifying security weaknesses in the IT systems through simulated attacks (penetration testing) & vulnerability scanning.
• Advising on cyber security measures & data protection best practices to safeguard critical information & systems.
• Evaluating new technologies & software applications, recommending the most suitable solutions for client’s needs.
• Providing training & support to our clients IT teams & end users to ensure successful implementation & adoption of IT solutions.
• Continuously researching & keeping informed about the latest cyber threats & security solutions.
• Assessing the security risks associated with migrating to a cloud based solution, recommending data encryption protocols & access controls.
• Educating the clients staff on cyber security best practices to prevent social engineering attacks & phishing attempts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor & NRC.

Project reporting

• The IT Advisor reports to the Deputy Commissioner.

Key competencies

• Graduate degree in information technology, software or computer engineering or other related disciplines & strong knowledge of database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) & programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python).
• At least 4 years (with a bachelor’s degree) or 2 years (with a master’s degree) of combined & relevant experience in cyber security & database development.
• Proven experience in database design, implementation & management.
• Experience with data migration, backup & recovery processes.
• Familiarity with various cyber threats & mitigation strategies & proven experience in security assessments, penetration testing & vulnerability scanning.
• Understanding of security best practices, frameworks & compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
• Familiarity with data privacy laws & best practices in data security & excellent analytical, problem solving & communication skills.
• Relevant experience in mission or non mission contexts providing technical & operational support to member states on DDR or other related fields.
• Fluency in English & Amharic is required.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.