TEMBO TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER

Position

The Technical Implementation Officer in the Tembo Projects and Data department Supports the Technical Project Coordinator in the design, deployment, and implementation of the project portfolio.

Purpose of the Position

• Contribute to the execution of the Tembo Projects and Data portfolio through technical implementation, system and application administration, testing, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Implementation and Support

• Configure and maintain technical environments, systems, and applications used for pilots, proof-of-concepts, and deployments.
• Support technical deployments, including offline and low-connectivity solutions, troubleshooting, and operational monitoring.
• Contribute to technical analysis, testing, and the transition of pilot solutions into operational services.

Documentation, Training, and Improvement

• Maintain technical documentation, handover materials, and troubleshooting guidance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing, benchmarking, and improvement of technical solutions within the portfolio.

Working Relationships

• Works under the guidance of the Technical Project Coordinator.
• Liaises with MSF stakeholders, vendors, partners, consultants, and relevant IT counterparts.

Standards and Accountability

• Supports testing and validation in operationally relevant conditions.
• Ensures technical activities follow security and data protection requirements.

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SELECTION CRITERIA

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent technical certification.
• Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience configuring, testing and deploying web-based applications, digital platforms or similar technical solutions.
• Proven experience in configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting and supporting web-based platforms, digital tools or enterprise applications.
• Experience supporting deployments, pilots, proof-of-concepts, testing environments and/or technical rollouts.
• Strong understanding of web-based applications, digital platforms, networking and connectivity concepts, particularly in low-connectivity or decentralized environments.
• Knowledge of Linux/server environments, containerization, virtual machines, APIs, integrations, middleware and data flows.
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts, including authentication, SSO, LDAP and role-based access control.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and eLearning standards such as SCORM, H5P, xAPI or mobile learning tools will be considered an asset.
• Experience working with external vendors, technical partners and cross-functional project teams is desirable.
• Experience in non-profit, humanitarian, international or complex operational environments will be considered a strong asset.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Spanish, French and/or Arabic will be considered assets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent tools. Basic SQL, data validation, scripting and/or automation skills will be considered assets.

CONDITIONS

• Position based in one of the following MSF-OCBA Hubs: Bogotá, Dakar, Nairobi, Barcelona, Bilbao, Sevilla or Madrid.
• Final location will be subject to the employability of the preselected candidate (e.g., residency, work permit, etc.).
• For level HQ-3A positions and if the role is based in one of our offices in Spain, the salary will be at €37.346,55. If the role is finally located at one of the OCBA regional hubs, compensation will be subject to the local pay scale applicable to that hub.
• Full-time job.
• Contract duration: until December 2027, with the possibility of extension.
• Starting date: October 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through this link
• Closing date: 27th September, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).
• ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THIS LINK WILL BE CONSIDERED