USAID/GUINEA IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: COMPUTER MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTPosition is open to all Guinean nationals and those eligible for permanent residence and authorization to work in Guinea |
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: SOL-72067523R10001 BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: The Information Technology Management Specialist, hereafter referred to as IT Specialist, is the senior member of a two-position Information Management Services team within the Executive Office of USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone. The System Manager has full management responsibility for providing a technological vision through Information Systems Administration, Technology and Information Services Support. Core duties are in the areas of systems administration, user account management, asset management, network operations, secure operations, and technology adoption and application support. As the subject matter expert for the Mission and its AIDNet system, the incumbent is in charge of the technical oversight of all information technology and related activities, which may include, but are not limited to: hardware/software installation and maintenance, application testing and support, client/helpdesk services, and system backup/recovery. The incumbent is also the primary implementer of computer systems policies regarding information systems security and computer systems usage. Education: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields is required: computer and electronic engineering, network\information systems management, computer science, and\or computer and/ or related fields, is required. Work experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in all the following: Managing Windows Server and Active Directory, Windows workstation support, TCP/IP computer networks, and network devices, managing information systems and automated data processing operations is required. Work experience in process analysis, design, analytical skills in problem-solving, and technical writing skills for documentation is also required. Demonstrated experience as a supervisor and mentor to IT staff is needed. Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English and French proficiency for both oral and written communication is required. Proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing, including technical documentation is required. Proven ability to communicate effectively in cross-cultural settings is required. DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS: May 10, 2023 HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants MUST submit a complete application package which includes: * A cover letter * An AID 309-2 form (signed) https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2 * Responses to the Evaluation Factors * A detailed resume (CV) and * 3 to 5 References. To ensure consideration of applicants for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line on the cover letter. All the above-mentioned documents are REQUIRED, must be SIGNED, prepared in ENGLISH, and should be addressed to the attention of the Human Resources Office, USAID Guinea via this email address – c[email protected]
Due to the number of applications, we receive, only applicants who have been short-listed will be contacted by USAID/Guinea |