Technical Consultant / Contractor
Applicants are requested to send an updated CV, including all contact information, with a cover letter explaining why you are excited by and suited for this position, to:
work (at) altcity.me
Mention “Technical Consultant/Contractor position” in the subject line of your email.
Come work at AltCity, an exciting new community space in Hamra, where people working in media, tech, startups, social media, social change, and design come to work, get startup support, organize or participate in different events, and much more. Employees, consultants, contractors, interns, and volunteers ALL play key roles in helping this dynamic young company start and develop activities that will positively impact media, innovation, and social development in Lebanon, and throughout the region. Come join!
JOB PURPOSE:Employee to be responsible for overall technical support, set up and maintenance of all media & other technical equipment, and other technical duties essential to the smooth running of the entire AltCity space.
WORK HOURS:Schedule will be adjusted / coordinated based on tasks needed. Estimated full-time work for approximately two months, and then adjusting as needed. Must be available evenings for technical support during events.
MAIN TASKS:- set up, monitor, and provide service for the internet network for AltCity- set up and provide basic problem-solving support for computers for the AltCity team- provide basic IT support for co-workers on an on-going basis- set up and oversee setting up television system, satellite and cable TV systems, and audio distribution system- responsible for conducting or arranging maintenance of media equipment & sound systems at AltCity, and providing technical/sound support during events- other fun/exciting projects that emerge!
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:- 1-2 years’ experience working on tech, network, computer- university degree in computer engineering desirable- ability to communicate in Arabic and English effectively (written & spoken)- ability to multitask- detail-oriented- ability to meet deadlines- enthusiastic, dynamic, and reliable- enthusiasm and knowledge in open source tech (online, offline, hardware)- having a car and driver’s license is a strong bonus- a hacker, maker, DIY spirit with a passion for excellence
PERIOD:10 month contract, to start ASAP. To be continued dependent on funding and quality of work.
TO APPLY:Applicants are requested to send an updated CV, including all contact information, with a cover letter explaining why you are excited by and suited for this position, to:work (at) altcity.me
Mention “Technical Consultant/Contractor position” in the subject line of your email.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
