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Job Title:
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Head of Communication and
Information Technology Services
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Grade:
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P4
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Section:
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Communication and Information
Technology Services
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Reports to:
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Chief of Integrated Support Services
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Duty Station:
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Mogadishu, Somalia
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2.
JOB PURPOSE:
To lead the provision of a
robust and integrated communication and information systems (CIS) support
architecture to all components of AMISOM. This includes designing, installing,
operating and maintaining mission-wide communications, telephone, radio, and
data systems, proprietary information management systems; internet and
intranet.
3.
MAIN DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Manage
the Information Technology Unit;
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Plan and direct all major communications
systems projects relating to AMISOM’s IT systems including upgrading of current
CIS infrastructure and expansion thereof into new areas of operation;
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Plan
and design reliable telecommunications services
and solutions (voice and
video conference services) provided through integrated network infrastructure
of radio communications, satellite, and data network systems;
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Provide and maintain secure strategic
communication infrastructure between AUC Strategic HQ in Addis Ababa and
Mission HQ in Mogadishu;
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Ensure IT security for all application
systems to maintain integrity of information and minimize impact of security
vulnerabilities and incident;
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Monitor the progress of the design,
installation and commissioning of the various networks and systems;
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Manage the Information Technology Unit
budget, formulate and monitor budget allocations and expenditures;
• Develop
technical specifications for
procurement/contractual
services, oversee technical
evaluation of bids received;
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Provide expert advice on complex systems
analysis and design, identify the need for new systems (or modifications to
existing systems) and respond to requests from users;
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Develop a continuity plan, including business
impact analysis, strengthening of the existing infrastructure, set-up of full
disaster recovery capability and maintenance of up-to-date procedures;
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Provide professional leadership and work
direction to the Information Technology Officers and other staff within the
Unit;
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Coordinate yearly work plans and procedures
for all staff within the Unit, perform detailed performance assessments and
evaluations for all staff supervised;
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Develop, implement and monitor information
standards and guidelines, including testing paradigms;
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Prepare technical and user documentation for
entire systems and interdependent applications, prepare training materials and
detailed technical presentations;
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Keep abreast of developments in the field and
determine the need for testing and evaluating new products and technologies,
provide leadership on introducing technological changes and prepare various
technical reports;
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Ensure effective coordination with other
partners (specifically the United Nations) as relevant to maximize possibilities
of inter-organisational collaboration in the field of IT; and
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Perform
any other duties as directed by supervisor(s).
4.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree
or equivalent) preferably in Information Systems, Information Science or a
relevant/similar field. A first level university degree with a combination of
relevant academic qualifications and experience in Information Systems,
Information Science or relevant field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree.
5.
EXPERIENCE:
At least 8 years of
progressively responsible professional experience in computer technology,
including experience in developing and overseeing large centralized
institutional systems. Exposure to United Nations (UN) information and
communications infrastructure is essential. International experience and
experience working with government, NGO, or a multilateral, regional or
international organization is desirable.
6.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
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Ability to work closely with governments,
NGOs and multi-lateral institutions in complex political affairs, peace and
security undertakings;
• Substantive experience
and knowledge in
the IT field,
including good supervisory
skills, an
extensive knowledge of IT polices, structures
and strategies;
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Foresees risks and allows for contingencies
when planning, monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
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Demonstrates
openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
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Computer
literate and well versed in the use of the Internet, Power Point, Excel and
Word;
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Knowledge of systems design, and development,
management, implementation and maintenance of complex information systems;
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Conceptual and strategic analytical capacity
to understand information system and business operational issues so as to
thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical systems matters;
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Ability
to work in a multicultural setting; and
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Must be prepared to work in a hardship,
highly pressurized and sometimes hazardous environment.
7.
AGE REQUIREMENT:
Candidates must preferably be between 35 to
50 years old.
8.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT :
Fluency
in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of other working languages
of the African Union would be an added advantage (Arabic, French and
Portuguese).
9.
GENDER MAINSTREAMING :
The
AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly
encouraged to apply.
10.
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:
The
appointment shall be for an initial period of one (1) year, the first three (3)
months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject to
performance and availability of funds.
1. REMUNERATION: The
salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$113,483.60
inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and
US$ 101,878.35 inclusive of all
allowances for locally recruited staff
Applications
must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org
not later than 12th November 2012.
Directorate of Administration and
Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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