Application Deadline: 18 Jun 2015
Senior Computer System Administrator POSITION DESCRIPTION:
From Daily News,4th June 2015
COSTECH began operations in 1986 and since then, it has been the
principal advisory organ of the government on all matters relating to
science, technology and innovation (STI). It is entrusted with the
advisory role of formulating policy on science and technology and its
implementation; it monitors and coordinates scientific research,
technology development and transfer; acquires, stores and disseminates
scientific and technological information and fosters regional and
international cooperation.
From its establishment COSTECH has registered a number of milestone
achievements that are documented in annual reports and reflected in the
contribution of STI to the sustainable development of Tanzania. Broad
achievements include establishment and review of policies related to
STI, development and increased access to technologies (crop varieties,
implements, drugs, conservation etc.
contribution to the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of
Poverty (NSGRP) and dissemination of STI information (media,
conferences, workshops, participation in technical groups etc.). These
have been made possible by the convening power of COSTECH to bring
together stakeholders from all sectors (public and private) and all
categories (formal and informal) to jointly discuss matters related to
STI and development. COSTECH has also been able to garner larger
government support in terms of funding for its activities that has built
credibility in the research landscape.
The commission is implementing the rolling strategic plan of 2015/2016 -
2019/2020, also is undergoing remarkable modernization including
structural changes and implementation of new and more attractive scheme
of service and competitive salary structure. Due to the implementation
of the strategic plan, the following positions are vacant and require to
be filled as soon as possible.
Senior Computer System Administrator
Reports to the Director of Knowledge Management .
Duties and Responsibilities
To carry out systems analysis design and program specifications in liaison with users;
To develop, implement and maintenance of systems, ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
To supervise and compile overall systems documentation, and advising on ICT related issues;
To supervise installation certification, repairs and maintenance of
Information Communication Technology equipment and associated
peripherals;
To develop and maintain ICT standards, recommending and supervising
Hardware/Software specifications for Information Communication
Technology equipment;
To supervise logging of problems, drawing and scheduling preventive maintenance;'
To support LANs, Wans, network segments, internet and intranet systems;
To perform network address assignment; .
To ensure network connectivity throughout the Commission's
LAN/WAN infrastructure is on per with the technical consideration; ,
To assign configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services;
To administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches,
firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants; smartphones, software
deployment, security updates and patches;
To identify user needs; and
To perform any other official duties assigned by Superior. ii'
Qualifications:
Holder of a Master Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT from a
recognized Institution with at least seven (7) years working experience
in the relevant field Systems: windows, Cisco systems, UNIX, Linux,
Novell Networking: Switches, Routers, Hubs, Servers, Cables,
Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency,
VOIP, OOS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, ATM, PPP, MPLS
Certification in MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CNE
Strong communication skills, ability to work independently as well as ability to supervise others.
Salary : COSS 10
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested and qualified candidates for these positions must' submit the following for consideration of the applications:-
Application letter, briefing stating why the candidate qualify for the position.
A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides clearly the
applicant's work experience and other relevant information for the job.
Academic and professional certificates and awards.
Names of three referees.
Applicants are requested to indicate their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for easy contact.
All applications must be addressed to the undersigned and must reach
him v within two weeks' time after the first appearance of this
advertisement in the newspaper.
Director General,
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology,
PO Box 4302,
DAR ES SALAAM