# IT Assistant

**Company**: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
**Location**: Caracas
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: IT
**Industry**: Non-Profit

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## Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an IT Assistant to provide technical support to users, contribute to the proper functioning of computer equipment, systems, networks, and technological services.

**Job Summary:** The IT Assistant will provide timely and efficient technical support to users, implement, maintain, and monitor the technological infrastructure, ensuring continuity of operations and compliance with institutional standards and procedures.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Provide first-line technical support to users across the organisation

- Attend to and resolve incidents related to hardware, software, email, printers, mobile devices, and connectivity

- Register, monitor, and follow up on support tickets to ensure timely responses

- Provide on-site and remote assistance to users in main offices and field offices

- Support the configuration and delivery of computer equipment to new colleagues

- Escalate complex incidents to the IT Officer or regional team as required

- Maintain excellent internal customer service, promoting a culture of service and collaboration

**Technical Infrastructure Support:**

- Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computers, laptops, printers, and other technological devices

- Support monitoring and operation of local networks, wireless connections, and internet services

- Collaborate in the implementation of technological projects initiated by the organisation

- Support configuration of user accounts, email, and access to corporate systems

- Collaborate in tasks related to Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and other institutional platforms under supervision

**Equipment Maintenance and Management:**

- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on computer equipment

- Support updates to operating systems and applications

- Periodically verify the operating status of technological equipment

- Identify failures and needs for replacement or repair in a timely manner

- Prepare and install corporate images on workstations when required

**Information Security:**

- Support the implementation and compliance of computer security policies

- Verify updates to antivirus software, operating systems, and applications

- Collaborate in activities related to backups and information recovery

- Report computer security incidents following established procedures

- Promote good practices for secure use of technological resources among users

**Inventory and Documentation Management:**

- Maintain an updated inventory of technological assets, including hardware, software, and licenses

- Support control and tracking of equipment allocation to personnel

- Maintain organised technical documentation and support records

- Collaborate in internal audits related to technological assets and compliance with IT policies

**Training and Operational Support:**

- Support basic training on the use of institutional technological tools

- Develop quick guides and support materials for users

- Guide personnel on the proper use of systems, platforms, and technological equipment

- Participate in technology induction sessions for new colleagues

**Administrative Support and Technological Acquisitions:**

- Support preparation of technical specifications for technological equipment and service acquisitions

- Request quotations and coordinate with suppliers when required

- Collaborate in the follow-up of external maintenance and guarantees

- Support receipt, verification, and registration of new technological assets

**Requirements:**

- Technical, Technologist, or Professional degree in Systems, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Computing, or related fields

- At least 1-2 years of experience in technical support and computer assistance

- Experience in user support and incident resolution

- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint), basic networks (LAN/WiFi), hardware and software installation and configuration, printers and peripherals, basic Active Directory management, and help desk tools

- Competencies: service orientation, teamwork, effective communication, organisation and attention to detail, problem-solving, continuous learning capacity, proactivity, and disposition to support diverse areas of the organisation

- Languages: fluent Spanish, intermediate English desirable

## Skills

### Required
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft 365
- LAN/WiFi
- Active Directory
- Help Desk

### Nice to have
- English
- Spanish

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