Opening for Project-based IT Officer

SEDPI is a private organization composed of young and dynamic social entrepreneurs, with a niche in providing services for the microfinance industry and microenterprises. Its services include training, technical and mentoring assistance, market research, strategic planning, project appraisal, and impact assessment.

Established in 2004, SEDPI worked in 23 countries worldwide reaching approximately 3,000 development organizations. The organization is currently expanding and is looking for a Project-based IT Officer.

The Project-based IT Officer is open for six months with the possibility to be offered full employment subject to the performance of the employee. Fresh graduates and those with one-year experience are encouraged to apply. The work mainly involves providing database administration and support for corporate systems of SEDPI.

o Ensure that day-to-day administrative activities are undertaken to maintain databases in a fully operational and stable state.

o Undertake system monitoring and tuning to ensure optimum performance.

o Review and maintain efficient and effective database backup procedures to enable the provision of successful and accurate backups so that any data can be restored quickly and efficiently.

o Undertake upgrade and conversion projects as required.

o Prepare and maintain relevant systems documentation including the ‘creation of policies and procedures.

SEDPI offers the opportunity to hold a position with development impact, be exposed to key players in the Philippine microfinance industry, and join a successful team of young social entrepreneurs. It is looking for young and flexible individuals who are willing to be trained and are fast learners. Passion for development work and effectiveness in working in a team are given more weight than academic qualification or professional experience.

For interested individuals, kindly send your resume and application letter to info@sedpi.com