New Job at East African Community - Network Administrator

New Job at East African Community - Network Administrator

 East African community

Exciting job opportunities

The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of South Sudan, and the Republic of Uganda, with headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

EAC's mission is to expand and deepen economic, political, social, and cultural integration to improve the quality of life for the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value-added production, trade, and investment.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly qualified professionals who are citizens of the Republic of South Sudan and are motivated to run for the next obtainable seat in the Legislative Assembly of the East African Community.

Network administrator (single action)

(REF.: EAC/HR/2020-21/19)

Grade: P2

Organ: PLC

Section: Administration

Reports to: Deputy Secretary

Work Station: Arusha, Tanzania

The main purpose of the work:

Analyze business needs for the assembly, development, implementation, training, and maintenance of software systems, including database systems, network systems, and the EALA website.

Duties and responsibilities:

Analyze, design, develop, implement and maintain software applications in accordance with applicable IT standards;

Obtain and analyze the needs of users to develop or modify the software systems of the website;

Develop, improve and maintain the EALA website and coordinate with other players to ensure the websites run smoothly;

preparation and maintenance of updated systems and user documentation;

Assess existing information systems and procedures and recommend solutions for improvement;

Create or modify the software to meet designed solutions, using modern software tools;

Test and implement new and revised application software systems to ensure they meet user requirements;

Implementation of software systems, including acceptance tests, user training, and documentation preparation;

Provide software maintenance and technical support for all existing software systems;

Develop and implement appropriate backup procedures for data files stored on EAC servers and maintain up-to-date electronic copies of data at an off-site location; Y

Provide computer training and user support to ensure the best use of technology.

Qualifications and Experience:

Master of Computer and Information Sciences, Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering plus related professional qualifications

At least 8 years of relevant experience. Proven experience integrating IT systems/networks.

Eligibility to apply:

After the decision of the forty-first meeting of the Council of Ministers, only candidates from the Republic of South Sudan have the right to apply for the position mentioned above.

 Terms and Conditions of Service:

The above position is valid for a five (5) year contract, renewable once.

Additional benefits:

The jobs created offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transportation allowance, education allowance, medical plan, and insurance coverage.

Educational Qualifications:

All candidates must have qualifications recognized by the appropriate national accreditation body in the Republic of South Sudan. This requirement applies to qualifications obtained nationally and internationally.

All professions requiring registration with designated professional bodies are expected to do so in accordance with the requirements of the Republic of South Sudan.

Related work experience:

Training and apprenticeships will not be considered relevant work experience.

Equal opportunities:

EAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Therefore, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the specified requirements.

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications and experience requirements for the above position are encouraged to:

Fill in the attached application form (download from here);

Please attach the letter of application, detailed CV, copies of approved academic transcripts, and a copy of your national identity card or passport in scanned PDF format in one (1) file.

Please indicate the reference number both on the application letter and on the envelope.

For electronic delivery, indicate the reference number of provide three referees will be disqualified.

3. Only qualified candidates will be contacted

4. EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations of applicants above 55 years of age.

Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be done in writing.

Due diligence will be conducted for all successful candidates in respect of their academic certificates (certification by a recognized higher education body in the Republic of South Sudan) and employment records.

Secretary-General

East African Community

P. or Box 1096

Arusha-Tanzania.

Phone: +255 27 2162100

Fax: +255 27 2162190

Email: vacancies@eachq.org

Website: www.eac.int