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Overview
GIZ assists the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development worldwide. Our actions are guided by the principles of sustainability. We advocate for human rights, equal opportunities, and integrity, and we promote market-oriented, ecological and social-economic development. We work to shape a future worth living around the world.
The GIZ Country Office Tanzania is looking for a qualified person to fill the position of IT Professional.
Duty station: Dar es Salaam
Terms of the Contract: Fixed term contract
Responsibilities
ensuring that IT and management systems operate and function correctly
implementing and complying with GIZ IT standards
regularly updating computer software
providing technical support to projects and programs relating to IT and databases
Tasks
ensures the availability of up-to-date hardware (laptops, servers, all PCs) in accordance with current GIZ standards
deals with maintenance of PCs, notebooks, printers, digital cameras, scanners, and other hardware
discusses possible new purchases of or improvements to hardware and networks with the administrative manager, based on the requirements and recommendations outlined in GIZ’s IT guidelines
implements maintains and configures all standard GIZ software (e.g.APS.AMS, MS Office, WinPACCS, SAP)
tests new or upgraded software and updates all the software to the latest versions
provides and maintains backup programmes to ensure system availability
regularly updates antivirus software
maintains and updates existing web sites
coordinates necessary modifications to the existing home page in consultation with office management and the project or programme managers
is responsible for the availability of the LAN, installs any updates and ensures routine, professional maintenance of the necessary hardware installs and maintains the LAN
consults with suppliers to guarantee the availability of the network, telephone system, and IT hardware
monitors the market for quality and value for money, and is responsible for specifying and procuring computer equipment
Required qualifications, competences and experience
BSc/MSc in IT
familiarity with IT hardware and software used at GIZ, IT network systems, database software, GIZ intranet and basic understanding of specific GIZ software (SAP, APS, AMS, PACCS, etc.)
At least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
Outstanding working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
good knowledge of English, ideally a knowledge of German
Microsoft IDA knowledge is an advantage
Applications:
Interested candidates are invited to send their letter of application together with the CV and copies of academic certificates by email to hr.giz-tanzania@giz.de
Please use the subject line “IT Professional”.
Closing date for submission: 31.10.2019
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability or any other minority group.
GIZ assists the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development worldwide. Our actions are guided by the principles of sustainability. We advocate for human rights, equal opportunities, and integrity, and we promote market-oriented, ecological and social-economic development. We work to shape a future worth living around the world.
The GIZ Country Office Tanzania is looking for a qualified person to fill the position of IT Professional.
Duty station: Dar es Salaam
Terms of the Contract: Fixed term contract
Responsibilities
ensuring that IT and management systems operate and function correctly
implementing and complying with GIZ IT standards
regularly updating computer software
providing technical support to projects and programs relating to IT and databases
Tasks
ensures the availability of up-to-date hardware (laptops, servers, all PCs) in accordance with current GIZ standards
deals with maintenance of PCs, notebooks, printers, digital cameras, scanners, and other hardware
discusses possible new purchases of or improvements to hardware and networks with the administrative manager, based on the requirements and recommendations outlined in GIZ’s IT guidelines
implements maintains and configures all standard GIZ software (e.g.APS.AMS, MS Office, WinPACCS, SAP)
tests new or upgraded software and updates all the software to the latest versions
provides and maintains backup programmes to ensure system availability
regularly updates antivirus software
maintains and updates existing web sites
coordinates necessary modifications to the existing home page in consultation with office management and the project or programme managers
is responsible for the availability of the LAN, installs any updates and ensures routine, professional maintenance of the necessary hardware installs and maintains the LAN
consults with suppliers to guarantee the availability of the network, telephone system, and IT hardware
monitors the market for quality and value for money, and is responsible for specifying and procuring computer equipment
Required qualifications, competences and experience
BSc/MSc in IT
familiarity with IT hardware and software used at GIZ, IT network systems, database software, GIZ intranet and basic understanding of specific GIZ software (SAP, APS, AMS, PACCS, etc.)
At least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
Outstanding working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
good knowledge of English, ideally a knowledge of German
Microsoft IDA knowledge is an advantage
Applications:
Interested candidates are invited to send their letter of application together with the CV and copies of academic certificates by email to hr.giz-tanzania@giz.de
Please use the subject line “IT Professional”.
Closing date for submission: 31.10.2019
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability or any other minority group.