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Information and Communications Technology Associate

IOMMaseru, Lesotho
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:31 Jul 2026Job ID:21868Posted on:16 Jul 2026
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Overview

Provides specialised ICT support for implementing and maintaining IOM's MIDAS border management system in Lesotho, supporting government counterparts, roll-out, troubleshooting and training.

Department: Immigration and Border Governance Division

Languages

Required: English

Job Functions

  1. Information Technology and Cybersecurity
  2. Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Minimum Experience

3 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical input to MIDAS project plans and implementation timelines
  • Support technical and performance assessments and assessment reports
  • Document government counterpart requirements and relay customisation requests
  • Prepare hardware and software requirements for procurement
  • Coordinate technical infrastructure activities at border crossing points
  • Install, configure and test MIDAS workstations and servers
  • Deliver MIDAS installation and user training
  • Support data management, backups, upgrades, monitoring and troubleshooting

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, telecommunications engineering, information technology or related field with three years of professional experience, or high school diploma with five years of professional experience
  • Strong experience in ICT equipment, systems and networking troubleshooting
  • Experience in VPN and firewall setup including CISCO devices
  • Experience training users and providing ICT support to software end-users
  • Knowledge of web server setup and management including IIS
  • Fluency in English

Skills

ICT SupportNetwork TroubleshootingDatabase ManagementUser TrainingSystem InstallationBorder Management SystemsData BackupTechnical AssessmentGovernment Liaison

Tools

MIDASVPNFirewallCISCOIIS.NETC#JavaPython

Additional info

  • Duty travel may be required for MIDAS implementation
  • Appointment is subject to funding confirmation, medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearances
  • Selection may be used for similar positions for 24 months