Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (1 Post)

(REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/29)
Grade: P1
Office: Office of Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance and Administration)
Reports to: Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance and Administration)
Duty Station : Kisumu, Kenya

Main Purpose of the Job:
To facilitate maintenance and management of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Systems of the Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan, direct and manage Information Technology Systems for the Commission;
• Co-ordinate implementation and training of Staff on the ICT;
• Oversee the updates of the Commission’s ICT systems and its security;
• Facilitate and manage the process of development, improvement and administration of LVBC website and the LVB Resource Center;
• Develop appropriate training programmes, database security, back-ups, disaster recovery procedures and database standards;
• Schedule installation of new hardware and software to minimize impact;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, Systems/Computer Engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the field of ICT.
Note: Post graduate Diploma in ICT plus a certification in any of the related field will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:
• Communication, troubleshooting, analytical, networking, and report writing skills;
• Excellent computer analytical skills;
• Good communication and report writing skills; ability handle basic IT trouble-shooting activities.

Eligibility for applications:
Following the decision of the 41st Meeting of the Council of Ministers, only applicants from the Republic of South Sudan are eligible to apply for the above position.

Terms and Conditions of Service:
The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once .

Fringe Benefits:
The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

Education Qualifications:
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in the Republic of South Sudan. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of the Republic of South Sudan.

Relevant Working Experience:
Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity:
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above mentioned position are advised to :
• Fill in the application form attached );
• attach their application letter, a detailed CV, Copies of certified academic certificates , and a copy of National Identity Card or Passport in PDF format scanned in one (1) file.
• Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope.
• For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.

Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 25th February 2022.

Please note:
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
2. Applications which do not :
• have EAC application form;
• indicate nationality and age;
• have the reference number;
• or have an application letter attached;
• have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional Certificates;
• or fail to 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.
A due diligence will be conducted for all successful candidates in respect of their academic certificates (certification by a recognized higher education body in Republic of South Sudan) and employment records .
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha – Tanzania.
Tel: +255 27 2162100
Fax: +255 27 2162190
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
Website : www.eac.int

https://www.eac.int/jobs/2344-lvbc-information-technology-officer-2022

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