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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Computer Management Specialist (Application Developer)

The US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is seeking an individual for the position of Computer Management Specialist (Application Developer).

Note: All applicants must be residing in country and have the required work and/or residency permits allowing employment in country prior to applying for this position to be eligible for consideration.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Manages LAN performance and maintains LAN Security. Installs, maintains and monitors the operation of the LAN. Evaluates vendor products in hardware, software and telecommunications equipment and recommends purchases consistent with short and long term objectives. Recommends and implements LAN policies and standards, ensuring adherence to security procedures. Maintains contact with outside organizations in the maintenance, service and/or purchase of the LAN. Trains users of LAN operations and procedures.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical duties:

Service, Maintenance and Support Maintain DNS, NFS, DHCP, Back up, Scan mail, E-mail system,Web mail, SQL, FTP, Proxy and proprietary services for all staff clients. Ensure secure operation of all servers and services though the use of security and encryption tools such as SSH, SSL, IPSec and through extensive staff training and documentation. Provides desktop support for all office workstations, Monitors system logs and activity on all servers, Administrate, verifies and restore from backups. Replace defective hardware on clients and servers as necessary.

Accounts: Maintain integrity of staff accounts and data on the office file server. Perform recovery when possible. Perform maintenance on staff accounts. Add, remove and modify accounts as necessary. Manage security features to protect confidential information while allowing appropriate access. Create and maintain Mailman mailing lists and aliases.

Development: Research new technologies and present recommendations and justifications on major hardware and software purchases. Develop and test new servers and services, including writing scripts and patching existing source code.

Training and Communication:

Attend and actively participate in weekly team meetings and monthly Programmer-technical Coordinator meetings. Write project proposals, design documents and extensive documentation in SGML format.

Log and report via email all changes to system software and configurations. Participate in discussion on the System Administrator mailing list. Provide training and opportunities for learning win2K systems to staff and professional staff.

Administrative duties:

Update and check corporate time regularly and update equipment inventory for tracking purposes. Assist in hiring and training for new systems administration. Troubleshoots networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties. Ensure secure use and administration of system and client passwords, as well as individual and group information access rights.

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems management or related field is required. SQL, JAVA Database management is required.

Prior experience: Minimum of one year of progressively responsible technical experience working in a program with emphasis on analytical, judgmental and expository abilities in the operation, management and utilization of computer and telecommunications systems.

Language proficiency: Level IV (fluent) in English and Kiswahili (reading writing and speaking) is required.

Knowledge: The incumbent must have an in-depth knowledge of IT and telecommunications systems, including data management systems, computer software applications, languages, PABX systems, emerging IT trends and technologies, available network hardware and peripherals and computer network systems and network security. The job holder must have a broad knowledge of the host country IT operational environment, including a clear understanding of the IT and communications business environment and external partner activities related to data management. The incumbent must have a good understanding of the structure and functions of CDC Tanzania, including a broad knowledge of CDC’s role and function in support of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Skills and Abilities: Skill in troubleshooting and ability to diagnose, resolve and prevent computer hardware and software systems problems. Ability to develop and maintain database and PABX/ telecommunications systems. Ability to train, instruct and assist new users in systems operation. Ability to communicate complex information to non-technical users. Incumbent must have an advanced skill level in programming, preferably using Visual Basic, and use of Database management systems such as MS access and MS SQL Server.

TO APPLY:

Applications outlining relevant qualifications, printed C.V. with names of three (3) references, any other documents (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above and your contact telephone number(s), e-mail, and/or mailing address. Application should be sent via post or dropped off at the Embassy main gate for the attention of:

Human Resources Section
American Embassy
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: August 26, 2009