Begin forwarded message: From: Kristin Peterson <kristin@inveneo.org> Date: September 7, 2011 10:08:02 AM PDT To: All everyone <all@inveneo.org> Subject: Job (Contract) Opening @ Inveneo - Help Build Haiti's Rural Broadband Network Hi All - Inveneo is hiring - please share with anyone who might be interested! Position Summary: Inveneo is seeking a Sr. Technical Project Engineer who will be under contract to lead the continuing technical rollout for Inveneo's Haiti Rural Broadband Program.  This position will require strong technical (networking), project management and relationship management skills and the candidate must speak fluent French. The candidate will report to the Program Director and also dotted line report to Inveneo?s CTO, who will lead the network architecture design. Major Responsibilities: Participate in the design of the Haiti backbone in close cooperation with and under the leadership of the CTO * Manage the deployment and stability of the Haiti backbone network based on program goals and key milestones set by the Haiti Program Director o Contract and manage Inveneo in-country Inveneo Certified ICT Partners (ICIPs) to deploy and repair portions of the network backbone o Perform quality checks on the network infrastructure deployed by partners o Provide technical guidance and day-to-day responsibilities to in-country technical volunteers o Quarterly reporting for the Haiti Connected Cities project (for network deployment) o Manage equipment logistics and inventory management with Inveneo staff * Build capacity of local Inveneo ICT Entrepreneurs (the Inveneo BATI Program) o Provide technical training to BATI in classroom (Phase I) o Provide hands-on (Phase II) technical training to install customer links to service provider and Inveneo standards o Train select BATI to perform low-power computing installations o Create training materials and BATI installation documentation in French * Monitor and Maintaining overall health of Haiti Rural Network o Ensure the technical quality of BATI and ICIP projects are to Inveneo standards o Provide in-country second level technical support for the Haiti Connected Cities project. Proactively monitor and maintain the Connected Cities network. o Participate in tool requirements and development (e.g. monitoring dashboard) o Transition monitoring and maintenance to local Inveneo Certified Partners at the end of the program * Local Project Sales o Share service provider connectivity leads and project leads to the responsible party at Inveneo or the appropriate Inveneo Partner in Haiti o Play a technical advisory role for local computing projects Required Job Skills and Experience: * Strong self-starter, able to drive projects to completion in circumstances where little guidance and support is available * Fluency in French * Minimum 2 years Linux systems administration, desktop and server * Minimum 2 years Windows systems administration, desktop and server * Minimum 2 years LAN networking experience, including implementation of gateways, firewalls, NAT, and web proxies * Minimum 2 years script and software development in one or more of the following languages: Python, Shell, Ruby, Java, C/C++, Perl * Ability to administer network systems including but not limited to web servers, routers, firewalls, proxy servers, and mail servers * Familiarity with GPS technology * Ability to communicate highly technical information to a less technical audience * Ability to deliver training in classroom and project settings * Ability to work with people from a wide range of cultural, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds Highly Desirable Job Skills and Experience: * Experience traveling and working in developing regions * Experience working in an ISP environment * Long distance wireless networking experience * RF engineering experience * IP routing experience * AC, DC, and/or solar electrical system experience * VOIP telephony experience Additional Comments: * Position is contract, full-time, based in Haiti for 6 - 8 months * Must be willing to work outside of standard hours as needed to interact with international partners * Must play well with others About Inveneo: Inveneo is a San Francisco based 501(c)(3) non-profit social enterprise whose mission is to connect and empower rural and underserved communities in the developing world with information and communications technologies (ICTs). We work with and serve organizations that deliver vital education, healthcare, economic development and relief services to some of the poorest communities in the world, enabling these organizations -- NGOs, governments and others -- to more effectively serve people in need through technology.  We partner with local ICT entrepreneurs though our Inveneo Certified ICT Partner (ICIP) program, now active in 24 countries, to deliver and support these solutions locally. Since 2006, Inveneo and our Inveneo Certified ICT Partners (ICIPs) have delivered innovative solutions reaching more than 1,500,000 people in over 500 communities in 25 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Haiti. How to Apply: Please send cover letter summarizing qualifications and your resume/CV to haitijobs@inveneo.org.