Greenpeace Africa
We Are Hiring – It Officer
Greenpeace Africa
📍 CAMEROON
WE ARE HIRING – IT OFFICER
Department: Operations
Contract Duration: Open Ended
Reports To: Operations Manager
Contract Duration: Open Ended
Reports To: Operations Manager
📍 Location:
One of Greenpeace Africa’s operational offices (South Africa, Cameroon, Senegal, Kenya, DRC, or Mauritius) is preferred. Flexible arrangements across Africa are possible under Greenpeace Africa’s hybrid work model, with work-from-home as the primary work location.
One of Greenpeace Africa’s operational offices (South Africa, Cameroon, Senegal, Kenya, DRC, or Mauritius) is preferred. Flexible arrangements across Africa are possible under Greenpeace Africa’s hybrid work model, with work-from-home as the primary work location.
About the Role
Greenpeace Africa is seeking a highly skilled and proactive IT Officer to support and strengthen the organisation’s technology environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, and continuous improvement of IT infrastructure, systems, networks, and end-user support services, ensuring reliability, business continuity, operational efficiency, and digital transformation across regional offices.
Key Responsibilities
💻 Systems Administration & Infrastructure
- Administer and maintain VMware virtual environments
- Manage Linux and Windows server systems
- Monitor server performance, storage usage, and system reliability
- Perform patch management, upgrades, configuration management, and preventive maintenance
- Conduct backup testing, restoration, and disaster recovery procedures
🌐 Network & Infrastructure Management
- Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless networks, routers, and switches
- Support connectivity across offices and remote environments
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot infrastructure issues
- Maintain data center support systems and ensure service continuity
🔐 Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Enforce cybersecurity policies and best practices
- Manage identity and access controls
- Monitor vulnerabilities and security incidents
- Support firewall, antivirus, endpoint protection, and compliance initiatives
- Lead cybersecurity improvements including SSO and security framework implementation
🖥 End-User Support & Service Desk
- Deliver first-level and advanced technical support
- Resolve hardware and software incidents efficiently
- Support onboarding and offboarding of employees
- Maintain service quality across all offices
☁ Backup, Recovery & Continuous Improvement
- Manage backup systems and disaster recovery procedures
- Maintain technical documentation and reporting
- Support procurement and technology modernization initiatives
- Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements
Required Skills & Competencies
✔ VMware Administration & Virtualization
✔ Linux & Windows Server Administration
✔ Networking (LAN/WAN, Wireless, Routing & Switching)
✔ Cybersecurity & Data Protection
✔ Backup & Disaster Recovery
✔ IT Incident Management
✔ Troubleshooting & Analytical Skills
✔ Cloud Computing (Google Cloud Platform preferred)
✔ Apple & Windows Device Support
✔ Project Management & Leadership Skills
✔ Linux & Windows Server Administration
✔ Networking (LAN/WAN, Wireless, Routing & Switching)
✔ Cybersecurity & Data Protection
✔ Backup & Disaster Recovery
✔ IT Incident Management
✔ Troubleshooting & Analytical Skills
✔ Cloud Computing (Google Cloud Platform preferred)
✔ Apple & Windows Device Support
✔ Project Management & Leadership Skills
Qualifications & Experience
🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Or related field (or equivalent experience)
Professional certifications are advantageous:
- Apple Certified Support Professional
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional
- Cybersecurity Certification
Experience Requirements:
- 3–5 years in IT Support, Systems Administration, or Network Administration
- Experience with VMware and Linux environments
- Enterprise network infrastructure support experience
- Experience with IT Service Desk platforms
- Knowledge of Google Cloud (GCP)
Personal Attributes
✔ Strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality
✔ Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
✔ Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
✔ Structured and detail-oriented approach
✔ Strong collaboration and communication skills
✔ Proactive mindset toward innovation and risk prevention
✔ Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
✔ Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
✔ Structured and detail-oriented approach
✔ Strong collaboration and communication skills
✔ Proactive mindset toward innovation and risk prevention
🌍 Equal Opportunity Statement
Greenpeace Africa is committed to diversity and equal opportunity regardless of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religion, or ethnic background.
Greenpeace Africa is committed to diversity and equal opportunity regardless of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religion, or ethnic background.
📩 How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter By email.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter By email.
📝 Email Subject: IT Officer
📅 Application Deadline: 26 June 2026
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