Job Opportunity: Information Technology Officer

REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/29

Main Purpose of the Job:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Plan, direct and manage Information Technology Systems for the Commission;
  2. Co-ordinate implementation and training of Staff on the ICT;
  3. Oversee the updates of the Commission’s ICT systems and its security;
  4. Facilitate and manage the process of development, improvement and administration of LVBC website and the LVB Resource Center;
  5. Develop appropriate training programs, database security, back-ups, disaster recovery procedures and database standards;
  6. Schedule installation of new hardware and software to minimize impact;
  7. 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:

Applicants from all EAC Partner States 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 .
  • This position is subject to the application of the Quota System .

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 their respective Partner State. 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 their respective Partner States.

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.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above mentioned position are advised to :

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

This position is re-advertised; however, previous applicants are invited to resubmit their applications.

Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than  Friday, 11th  June  2021.

For more details: https://www.eac.int/jobs/2046-lvbc-information-technology-officer-21?fbclid=IwAR1dhMS1uXesRDO33b5Xo0CMnJFKQ7p89Uvvjk-BZWjUupiq70WJAiIwUuY

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