Job Opportunity at Tanzania Mentors Action (TMA), System Administrator

 

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Tanzania Mentors Action (TMA) is the local non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) registered under the Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC) with registration number ooNGO/R2/000156. TMA goal is to improve community life through strengthening service delivery systems. Our interventions are streamlined in five major thematic areas of health, education, environment, agriculture, and cooperatives. TMA works in partnership with various local and global institutions, Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC), President’s Office Regional Authorities and Local Government (PORALG), donor’s agencies (USAID, UKAID, World Bank, etc.), civil society, community based and faith-based organization, academic institutions and others. Currently, TMA is providing Mentoring to both public and private sector on the improvements of its systems for better provision of service delivery.

TMA is currently seeking experienced, committed, and motivated individuals to fill in different vacant positions as per mentioned below.

Job Title: System Administrator (1 position) 

Location: Dar Es Salaam 

Reporting: System Programmer

Duties and Responsibilities of the System Administrator

• Conduct demonstrations of the system (speedy finances system) to clients
• Follow up on clients to import their data into the system after system demonstration
• Document system credentials, daily troubleshooting to system customers challenges
• Receive, communicate and improve system requirements according to client’s needs
• Support the installation, maintenance, and documentation of network hardware, software, and operating systems
• Install, configure and test network and server-based application software and hardware.
• Assist with the maintenance and troubleshooting of complex network and server issues.
• Provide technical support to all staff.
• Develop functional specifications, standards, and requirements for hardware and software purchase and design to assure optimum system and end-user performance.
• Provide training and support to staff in the use and care of network technology and software
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
• Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance

Qualifications and Skills of System Administrator

• At least a Bachelor degree in ICT and any other related field (computer science/ engineering, etc)
• Knowledge of data management, server administration and troubleshooting
• Experience in ICT and administrative support is an added advantage.
• Work in a virtualized environment and manage computers remotely.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Keep current with technology changes and learn new computer applications.
• Plan and organize work.
• Work independently under minimum supervision.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

 

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter (1 page), updated CV (maximum 4 pages) and contact information for three references, not later than 22nd February 2022 before 5.00pm to application@tma.or.tz

Application should be sent through email only and should note the position title as the subject line for example: “Finance Mentor”

All application later should be address to Chief Executive Officer, Tanzania Mentors Action, BOX 4278, Dodoma.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

TMA is an equal opportunity employer; women, youth, People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Hard copies, personal visits or phone calls to this office are discouraged.

NOTE: All documents should be in pdf format