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As a unit of the Executive Office, USAID/Niger, the Management of Information Systems (MIS) provides computer support services to USAID/Niger staff and operations. The MIS is responsible for day-to-day operations, installation, modification, and maintenance of the Mission’s local area network (LAN) system and for providing support to users and other related duties. Specifically, the division manages Mission Servers (3) with over 75 workstations, 5 Data Switches, 5 CISCO Routers, Remote Leased Line Connections (2). The MIS performs LAN/WAN Management, MS Windows Server Management, Computer Helpdesk management, Information Security Management including data backups, Voice Communication (satellite phones, cell phones & iPhones), Video or PowerPoint equipment & Public Address system management and training users on the Mission’s Information Security Policies. The MIS also administers the Mission’s computer system by providing optimal use of existing and new computer technology resources through a local area network (LAN) system.
The primary purpose of the position is to provide information technology support services to the Mission staff. The contractor reports to the Computer Management Specialist under the overall supervision of the Supervisory Executive Officer.