iNFORMATION tECHNOLOGY EXPERT

Lucchese DeCavalcante · 2010-05-25T13:24:42+00:00

JOB REFERENCE : ICPAC/AMESD/HR/4/IT/2010 Location : ICPAC, Nairobi, Kenya Job Title : IT expert Grade Category : Project staff category Accountable to : RIC Official Counterpart Duration : 3 Years contract (36 months) Background The objective of the African Monitoring of the Environment for Sustainable Development (AMESD) Project (funded by the European Development Fund) is to enhance monitoring for sustainable management of the environment thereby contributing to poverty alleviation. Within the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region, the activities are focusing on the assessment and monitoring of land degradation and natural habitats for sustainable land management. The Regional Implementation Centre, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), a specialized institution providing climate information, prediction and early warning for applications in support of environmental management, is responsible for the overall management of the Thema and for developing the Natural Habitat Conservation (NHC) service. Duties and Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the AMESD official counterpart and the AMESD technical assistant, the IT expert will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: Develop and manage the regional ICPAC AMESD database (raster, vector and ancillary); Maintain and administrate the AMESD thematic station and the e-station; Program and customize applications related to the development of the NHC service; Develop and update the IGAD thema AMESD website and webservices; Support ICPAC in any activity related to computing, system management or programming; Support the capacity building plan of the IGAD Thema; Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets and providing justification for performance gaps; Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by the AMESD official counterpart and the AMESD technical assistant. Education At least a Master degree in computer science or related discipline with specialization in system management, Linux and Unix and programming. Work experience At least 5 years of working experience in operational IT services or projects. Proven experience in system administration and database design. Competencies System administration and management, particularly under Linux/Unix operating system; Database design and management methods and software (UML, Powerdesigner, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS Access, etc.); Good Knowledge of programming (VBA, Python, IDL); Routine and scripting; Website and web services development (PHP, CSS, Javascript SPIP, Joomla etc.); Server maintenance and administration (Windows 2003/2008 server); Ability to prepare written reports in a clear, concise and meaningful manner; Ability to work in an international environment. Languages Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French would be an added advantage. Eligibility This vacancy is open to male and female candidates from IGAD Member States as well as from Burundi and Rwanda. Applications from qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged. Remuneration 2,000.00 Euros per month with no other benefits. How to apply Applicants should submit their applications with its reference number, enclosing a cover letter and updated curriculum vitae containing details of their qualifications, experience, contact telephone, personal e-mail address, names and contact of three referees, present post and salary, duly certified copies of certificates and testimonials, to: ICPAC AMESD manager, IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), P.O. Box 10304 00100 Nairobi, Kenya And by e-mail to: amesd@icpac.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Copy to director@icpac.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and igad_thema@amesd.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Deadline for applications: Monday 14th of June 2010, 8:00 AM For more info visit IGAD website

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Start date May 25, 2010

Lucchese DeCavalcante

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May 25, 2010

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