THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT – #08-146

 

Job Summary:

 

The Computer Services Department at the International Food Policy Research Institute seeks a full-time Information Technology Support professional for a two-year tem renewable appointment. This position is based at IFPRI headquarters in Washington DC.

 

Essential Duties:

 

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

Desktop and portable computer setup and troubleshooting

Help Desk support

Windows network administration

PBX administration

 

Required Qualifications:

 

BA or BS degree in IT-related field

Technical familiarity with Windows environment

Technical familiarity with desktop and portable computer setup and troubleshooting

Excellent English communication skills

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Familiarity with Active Directory administration

Familiarity with PBX administration

Customer support experience

 

IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).  The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis on low income and on the poorer groups in the countries.

 

IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits.  IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. We encourage women and developing country professionals to apply.

 

TO APPLY: 

Go to www.ifpri.org .  Click on “Careers” and then click on “Other” to link you to Position # 08-146-FAD, IT Support.  Please complete on-line application, including a complete resume and a detailed letter of interest.  Also complete section providing 3 references.

For more information on IFPRI, please visit our website at www.ifpri.org.  EOE