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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST |
Peace Corps Zambia |
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Posted 2018-08-16 02:00:39
Peace Corps Zambia wishes to
invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed
Full-Time position.
In order to be selected for these
positions, the applicant must be a Zambian Citizen, must not have been employed
in intelligence-related activities, and must submit an application that clearly
documents how they meet each of the following mandatory requirements.
Applicants may apply for more than one position.
Information Technology Specialist
(ITS) VA 15/2018
Location: Lusaka
Starting Salary: ZMW 326,330.00/Annum
Work hours: Full-time; 40
hours/week
General Description
The Information Technology (IT)
Specialist is the primary contact for first-tier technical support at an
overseas post: administering the local IT systems, maintaining ITS mandated
configurations, and ensuring that all IT systems adhere to Peace Corps and US
Government policy. Daily tasks will be managed by the Administrative Officer or
Country Director yet the incumbent is expected to exercise initiative,
independent judgment and skill while carrying out recurring duties.
Required Qualifications
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Education: Completion of
education or training resulting in a University degree, in the fields of
computer science, information systems management, electronics engineering, or
equivalent, is required. Certification in A+, Network+, Security+, MCSE, CCNA
or similar is desirable.
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Prior Work Experience: At least
five years of experience in the administration of computer server systems, of
which two years must have been with Windows Server 2008 R2 or equivalent.
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Language: Must possess English
fluency in both written and spoken communication.
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Job Knowledge: Thorough knowledge
of computer equipment operations; hardware and software technology; technical
aspects of analysis, computer application programming, telecommunications and
management advisory services; com-apprehensive knowledge of systems analysis
and design techniques. A basic understanding of Peace Corps policies,
pro-cedures, internal controls and reporting requirements is an added
advantage.
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Skills and Abilities: Good
technical skills to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve hardware and software
problems, to maximize the capabilities of Post computer resources. Good
interpersonal skills to resolve priority issues, system limitations, down time,
etc., with key officials, and to develop and maintain two-way communications
and promote com-puter services.
For detailed
job specifications and submission instructions, please visit the US Embassy
website:
www.zm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs.
Applications and supporting
documentation including a typed cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you
meet each of the above requirements, and at least three traceable references
must be submitted by close of business August 28, 2018.
For LCF positions, please specify
preference of languages.
Address applications to:
The Human Resources Specialist,
Peace Corps Zambia,
Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd.
P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia
Email: zm01-jobs@zm.peacecorps.gov clearly
stating your name and position applied for in the subject line of your email
(E.g. John Doe, Safety and
Security Manger)