It & Database Specialist:

Engility Corporation, building on IRG’s legacy in international development, seeks an experienced IT and Information Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded project. The goal of the project will be to increase Lebanon’s stability through participatory processes that promote good governance and community cohesion.
Location: Lebanon
Responsibilities:

Oversee, modify, and administer the central program databases as directed, ensuring accurate and timely entry of all grants, grant information, and grant tracking
Provide timely IT help-desk support including: software and hardware (minor repairs) installation, setting up computer systems for staff use including configuration to server, trouble shoot problems and take remedial actions, review technical manuals to ensure most up-to-date knowledge of software and hardware used, confer with management to establish or change system requirements to meet program needs, develop training materials, refer major hardware/software problems or defects to vendors or technicians for servicing, and provide remote assistance where applicable
Produce regular project reports, maps and additional graphic representations of programming, finances, etc
Devise, program and maintain, as directed, demographic statistical data tables in the databases and create corresponding mapping programs to represent and map program and demographic data; further develop program databases in accordance with the needs of the program
Conduct periodic trainings for headquarter and field office staff in the use and maintenance of databases
Assist with office communications, organization, administration and reception; organize and maintain office files; assist in the communication and coordination with office staff to ensure that proper the program and administrative procedures are adhered to
Interpret and translate as needed; provide support to colleagues in the performance of their duties; contribute constructively to working environment with any ideas of suggestions to improve the team’s effectiveness.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned

MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS

3+ year of professional experience, including:
Proven expertise creating and maintaining databases, working with Access, PowerPoint, Geographic Information Systems (MapInfo, ArcView), Visual Basic for Applications, including interaction among Microsoft Access, Word and Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
University degree, preferably in Information Technology/Computer Sciences
Good command of English, Arabic, and/or French both written and verbal
Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, analytical and writing skills
Stamina, determination, commitment and adaptability in the workplace

 
This is a contingent position based on funding from the customer.