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Information
Technology Officer (ITO)
Deadline for applications: Deadline for
applications: 21 November 2005.
The African Malaria Network Trust (AMANET) is a
pan-African non-profit organization whose mission is to promote
capacity strengthening, performance and impact of African
malaria R & D institutions. The Trust was incorporated in
Tanzania on 14th March 2002. Currently AMANET undertakes short
and long-term training of African malaria researchers,
infrastructure improvement, equipping research institutions, and
sponsorship of clinical and field trials of candidate malaria
intervention tools. AMANET wishes to recruit on contract terms
an Information Technology Officer (ITO) who will be reporting to
the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Secretariat
Coordinator. The MIM Secretariat will soon be based at the
AMANET Secretariat in Dar es Salaam.
Purpose of the Job
The IT Officer shall be responsible for MIM/AMANET Information
Communication Technology (ICT), s/he will in particular:
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Undertake the set-up,
development and maintenance of all ICT facilities associated
with AMANET, the MIM Secretariat and partner institutions;
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Oversee purchase,
commissioning and installation of new ICT equipment and
software and ensure all service and license / maintenance
agreements are in place;
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Maintain, trouble shoot and
repair of ICT equipment;
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Act as webmaster, manage
mailing lists and discussion groups;
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Archive documents and files
and perform back up of such;
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Maintain security of ICT
infrastructure and data disaster recovery procedures;
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Provide IT user and
administrative support;
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Prepare and present ICT
information reports;
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Any other duties as need
arises
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should have:
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At least a good degree in
computer science and information technology;
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Training in Microsoft
Certified System Engineering (2003) or Administration;
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Familiarity with Microsoft
SQL server installation and basic daily management;
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Proven knowledge and
practical experience (three years minimum) with ICT systems
and their potential application in data base, networking and
research;
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Knowledge and experience with
web-design and maintenance , including web-based
technologies and applications (script, database, graphics
and word processing);
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Familiarity with LAN and WAN
protocols and standards;
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Ability to set and meet
objectives on own initiative, committed to self-development
and willingness to keep up to date with developments in
relevant software and hardware;
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Excellent command of written
and oral English with good communication skills; and
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Team spirit with good
inter-personal skills.
Remuneration
The successful candidate will receive an attractive remuneration
of not less than USD 1,000 per month commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
If you meet the above criteria submit by e-mail an application
letter with a detailed CV, which should also show your contacts
(including e-mail address), and names and e-mail addresses of
three work/study related referees.
Also attach other essential documents e.g. certificates,
testimonials, etc. Your application should be received by 21
November 2005 at the latest, and should be addressed to:
The Managing Trustee,
African Malaria Network Trust,
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Building,
P.O Box 33207,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
E-mail:
info@amanet-trust.org
Website:
www.amanet-trust.org
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