IT Service Associate

 Vital Strategies

IT Service Associate, Asia Pacific

Location         India

Department    IT

Openings        1

 

IT Service Associate, Asia Pacific

Vital Strategies, headquartered in New York City, is an international public health organization. Our programs strengthen public health systems and address the world’s leading causes of illness, injury and death. We currently work in 73 countries, supporting data-driven decision making in government, advancing evidence-based public health policies and mounting strategic communication campaigns. Vital Strategies’ priorities are driven by the greatest potential to improve and save lives. They include cardiovascular health, tobacco control, road safety, obesity prevention, epidemic prevention, overdose prevention, environmental health, vital statistics systems building and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment research. Our programs are primarily concentrated in low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific.

Vital Strategies offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits . Vital welcomes and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. As such, our commitment is to promote equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment.

The Position

The IT Service Associate will be located in New Delhi  India and will be responsible for supporting the daily IT operations of Vital Strategies international offices in Asia Pacific region, ranging from computer hardware to software, and thus has a direct impact on productivity of colleagues. S/he will offer the first tier of technical support for global staff based in the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring timely resolution to technical issues with a focus on customer service. The IT Service Associate reports to the Senior IT Manager and works closely with Operations Managers in international Offices.

Specific Duties

· Act as the primary escalation interface for IT issues and service problems. Provide first tier of technical support to the organization, prioritizing Asia-Pacific staff. Offer timely and courteous service to fellow colleagues.

· Troubleshoot laptops, printers, mobile phones, and their associated software, accounts, and peripherals; escalating as necessary

· Document common technical support issues with resolution, proactively identifying recurring

issue areas and implementing solutions

· Manage incoming and outgoing of personnel as pertaining to IT, including local hardware procurement. Take ownership of the onboarding and separation processes.

· Support workshop and meeting audio-video technology

· Document standard business processes

· Manage and administer user accounts

· Assist fellow IT colleagues with various projects.

Qualifications & Experience

· 2-3 years of experience in providing technical support to a multi-cultural international team. Experience within the Asia Pacific region required.

· Expertise in Microsoft operating systems and applications: 7, 10; Office 2013, 2016, 2019, Office 365

· Expertise supporting Mac OS 10.11+ and troubleshooting smart phones: Android, iPhone

· Experience configuring and supporting peripherals: docking stations, monitors, printers, etc.

· Experience configuring and supporting enterprise software: antivirus, productivity, communications, etc.

· Understanding of TCP/IP and general networking

· Experience supporting audio-video equipment a plus.

· Familiarity with scripting (VBScript, PowerShell), Zoom, Smartsheets, Box, Group Policy, WSUS, WDS, Lenovo products, networking configuration and protocols, Adobe suite, Zendesk a plus

· Microsoft and other technical certifications a plus

· Associates degree or further education in a technical field desired

Qualities

· Ability to problem solve.

· Excellent judgement and decision making.

· Ability to work independently and with a team.

· Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize on an ongoing basis.

· Ability to rapidly and independently learn new technologies

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Cultural sensitivity

· Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.

For more information and online application click here