System Analyst The African Union

AFRICAN UNION
UNION AFRICAINE
UNIÃO AFRICANA
Addis-Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box: 3243 Telephone: 011 - 5 - 51 77 00 Fax: 011- 5 - 51 78 44
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SYSTEM ANALYST (10001188) The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts. The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of System Analyst.
1. Post:
Job Title: System Analyst GRADE: P2 Supervisor: Head, Database & Documentation Unit Number of positions: Two (2) Department: Peace and Security Directorate Division: African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism (ACSRT) Duty Station: Algiers, Algeria
2. Job Purpose:
Responsible for the operating system and associated subsystems. Provide Server system-level support operating systems, hardware and software tools, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of these systems. Identify alternatives for optimizing computer resources.
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3. Major duties and responsibilities:
• Collect information to analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems;
• Research, plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade operating systems;
• Research, plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade hardware and software interfaces with the operating system. Analyze and evaluate present or proposed business procedures or problems to define data processing needs;
• Prepare detailed flow charts and diagrams outlining systems capabilities and processes;
• Research and recommend hardware and software development, purchase, and use;
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity problems;
• Select among authorized procedures and seek assistance when guidelines are inadequate, significant deviations are proposed, or when unanticipated problems arise;
• Record and maintain hardware and software inventories, site and/or server licensing, and user access and security;
• Analyze and evaluate they system security and recommend IT security requirement;
• Work as a team member with other technical staff, such as networking to ensure connectivity and compatibility between systems;
• Write and maintain system documentation;
• Conduct technical research on system upgrades to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current system;
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network;
• Document system problems and resolutions for future reference;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
4. Educational Qualification Required
• Candidate must have at least Bachelor degree in Computer sciences or computer engineering.
• Equivalent academic technical industry certificates (MCSA – CCNA- CWNP).
5. Work Experience Required
Candidates must have at least five (5) years experience in the same or similar position or related to Information Technology.
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6. Other Relevant Skills Required:
• Deep knowledge in Windows 2003 server and windows XP install configure and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of African Union supported hardware, software and operating systems to include configuration and connectivity. Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions. Ability to plan, implements, test, and troubleshoot system software. Ability to develop systems solutions for operational problems. Knowledge of computer flow charts. Ability to determine computer problems and to coordinate hardware and/or software solutions. Ability to communicate technical guidance and instruction to users on the use of PC and/or servers applications and systems. Ability to write technical instructions in the use of programs and/or program modifications. Records maintenance skills. Knowledge of computer security procedures and protocol. Knowledge of federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software. Ability to determine the nature of computer hardware and systems software problems, and to communicate technical guidance and information to users. Ability to learn and support new hardware, software and operating systems. Work with users requires interpersonal skills. This is normally acquired through a combination of a Bachelor's Degree and three to five years of programming and/or system analysis experience.
• Microsoft Certified Network administrator (MCSA 2003) at least and MCSE will give preferably - Cisco and Wireless technical certificates is high desirable.
7. Language Requirement :
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (English, French, Arabic or Portuguese). Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.
8. Age Requirement:
Candidates should preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.
9. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10.Application: To apply, please submit the following:
• A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
• A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
• Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of references;
• Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.
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11.Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other related entitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (48% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($17, 222.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the commission.
Application must be received not later than 14 October 2011 and should be addressed to: The Director of Administration and Human Resource Management
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) P.O. Box 3243 Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org