Job Title IT Officer (Global)
Duty Station Home based / Remote
Type of Contract Individual Consultant or Firm/Company
Expected Starting Date As soon as possible
Duration of Contract 12 months (renewable)
Fees 3,000 USD/month (individual consultant), or equivalent monthly service fee if contracted as a firm/company
Mailing Address 97 rue Sauveur Tobelem, 13007 Marseille, France

Organization

3iS is a non-for-profit organization which provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations, and we support local authorities and institutions to enhance their capacities and become autonomous in their internal data and information management activities.

Scope of Work

The global IT Officer is responsible for leading and managing the organization’s global IT operations, infrastructure, and digital platforms. The role ensures the optimal functioning, security, and scalability of 3iS’ digital ecosystem, aligning with the organization’s strategic goals.

In addition to ensuring day-to-day operational continuity, the IT Officer plays a key advisory role in shaping the organization’s digital strategy and standards. The position involves proactively identifying and implementing technological solutions that enhance organizational efficiency, data security, and collaboration across dispersed teams.

The IT Officer also supports country teams and headquarters (HQ) by providing advanced technical expertise, managing cloud environments, maintaining business-critical systems, and overseeing the integration of digital tools and platforms that enable innovation and long-term sustainability. The IT Officer works as part of the 3iS’ HQ team, supervised by the Executive Director and in close collaboration with the Technical Advisor and other HQ personnel (Procurement, HR, Finance and Operations).

Eligibility to Apply

This position may be filled either by an individual consultant or by a firm/company. Applicants should indicate clearly under which modality they are applying. The following conditions apply:

– Individual consultants must personally meet all Education, Experience, Languages, and Skills requirements listed below, and must personally perform the duties described in this Terms of Reference.

– Firms/companies must be legally registered entities and must nominate a single named individual to be assigned to this position, who must personally meet all Education, Experience, Languages, and Skills requirements. In addition, the firm must demonstrate relevant institutional experience providing similar IT/technical services, ideally to NGOs or international organizations, and must provide proof of legal registration and any other administrative documentation requested in the application process.

If the firm’s assigned individual becomes unavailable during the contract, the firm must propose a replacement of at least equivalent qualifications and experience for 3iS’ approval, ensuring continuity of service.

Duties

Cloud Infrastructure & Systems Administration

– Manage the full lifecycle of servers and AWS/Google Cloud services, including provisioning, configuration, and proper decommissioning, ensuring high availability, cost-efficiency, and reduced security exposure.

– Lead the deployment and maintenance of open-source and proprietary platforms, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

– Administer and maintain Moodle, including platform hosting, upgrades, plugin management, user and course administration, and technical support for internal and external users.

– Manage domain and DNS records (TXT, CNAME, MX, SPF/DMARC) to ensure email deliverability and system integrations.

Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace Management

– Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, Teams, Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), SharePoint, and Defender for Business.

– Ensure the proper configuration, security, and policy enforcement of Google Workspace tools and user accounts.

– Manage folder structures, access permissions, and external sharing settings in line with data governance and least-privilege principles.

IT Support and Service Desk Oversight

– Provide global technical support, ensuring prompt resolution of incidents and overseeing ticket management through an open-source, PHP-based helpdesk platform.

– Coordinate with country teams and staff to troubleshoot issues, deploy solutions, and ensure smooth technology operations across offices.

– Support HR with staff on-boarding and off-boarding, including timely creation, assignment, and revocation of user accounts and platform licenses.

– Proactively develop and maintain accessible self-service documentation (e.g. guides, SOPs, FAQs, and knowledge-base articles) to enable faster resolution and reduce recurring support requests.

Cybersecurity & Incident Response

– Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.

– Monitor threats and proactively implement incident prevention strategies, including enforcement of least-privilege access principles and maintaining frequent backups of critical systems in line with disaster-recovery best practices.

– Coordinate incident response plans and disaster recovery procedures.

– Promote cybersecurity awareness through periodic remote webinars or informational sessions, aimed at reducing human-factor risks such as phishing, weak passwords, and insecure file handling.

Licensing, Procurement & Vendor Management

– Manage software licensing and subscriptions, including Microsoft, Google, Adobe, ArcGIS, Canva, Mailchimp, Solidatech, and Zerotier, among others.

– Participate in procurement processes and ensure technical input in vendor evaluation and selection.

– Provide and track licenses and subscriptions broken down by project in coordination with HR and Finance teams to support accurate provisioning, budgeting, and reporting.

Web Development & Digital Communication Platforms

– Maintain and enhance the organization’s website in WordPress, ensuring alignment with communication goals.

– Support web development projects, including full-stack custom implementations.

– Manage and administer digital communication platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).

– Consume and integrate APIs from external platforms (e.g., Meta) to support digital innovation and system interoperability, and provide technical support to projects requiring API-based development (e.g., chatbot implementation using Amazon Bedrock).

Analytics & Monitoring

– Implement and manage monitoring and analytics tools to track system performance, security events, and website engagement.

– Provide reports to leadership to guide data-driven decision-making.

Strategic Innovation

– Identify and propose innovative tools and practices to streamline operations and optimize workflows.

– Support the design and implementation of digital transformation initiatives across programs and teams.

Requirements

Education

– A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field. Alternatively, a strong and proven professional background that clearly demonstrates the required technical competencies may be considered in lieu of formal education.

– Certifications in cloud (AWS, GCP), Microsoft administration, or cybersecurity are a strong asset.

– If applying as a firm/company, the education requirements above apply to the individual professional assigned to this position.

Languages

– English: fluency – mandatory.

– French and Spanish: must have.

Experience

– Proven experience in full-stack development and WordPress CMS administration.

– Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud systems administration (AWS, GCP).

– Experience managing Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments.

– Strong knowledge in DNS and domain management.

– Familiarity with API integration and digital communication platforms.

– Prior work experience in international or multicultural environments is a plus.

– If applying as a firm/company: the firm must additionally demonstrate relevant institutional experience delivering similar IT/technical services, ideally to NGOs or international organizations.

Skills

– Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and analytical skills.

– Ability to manage multiple systems and tasks independently.

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

– Capacity to innovate and adapt technology solutions to humanitarian and development contexts.

– Strong ethical standards and adherence to humanitarian values and data protection principles (e.g., GDPR compliance).

– Very good coordination capacity, autonomy, and objective-oriented approach.

– Capacity to work with teams of different backgrounds.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

3iS personnel is expected to respect principles of accountability to beneficiaries of 3iS programs, in line with international standards, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of field projects.

Guiding Principles

Personnel is expected to respect the local culture and 3iS’ policies, procedures, and values at all times.

3iS has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct.

3iS is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. 3iS may carry out reference checks with other organizations on matters related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse.

Notes

– Candidate evaluation will be conducted on a rolling basis. 3iS reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if a suitable candidate is found, or to extend the publication duration if needed.

– Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: August 9, 2026. UTC +2

 

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