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.