We are seeking applicants for the role of IT Manager based in Arusha, Tanzania at The School of St Jude. St Jude’s is a charity funded school that provides quality education to approximately 1,500 primary and secondary children from the poorest communities in Arusha.
The IT Manager is responsible for a large academic and office network of over 500 computers, managing the budget and team workloads, as well as planning overall IT strategies.
This exciting role is ideal for the more experienced IT professional with management experience who is now able to take time out and looking for their next challenge.
A minimum commitment of at least two years is required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, installation and operation of Local Area Networks and relevant Wide Area Network technologies * Computer networking and performance monitoring, including relevant experience of intranet and internet service provision * Computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques * Analysis, Design, installation, configuration, management and Administration of LANand WAN infrastructure and all Network Middleware Software * Client /Server Hardware management * Perform network troubleshooting and repair * Document and communicate network related problems, solutions and the implementation process * Monitor and maintain active network equipment for optimal network performance * Develop and implement preventive maintenance plan for the network * Review and update network configuration plan
Required Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or similar from a recognized University * Certification in Networking, such as CCNA & MCP In Networks etc * Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) * 3 years experience of managing an IT department including budget, staff and strategic planning, and administration * Experience in working in education or developing country or NGO or large organisation would be desirable
To be a successful St Jude’s volunteers, you will:
* Be flexible, open-minded, tolerant and appreciate the complexities of working in a rapidly growing charity in a developing country * Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to make a positive difference performing a variety of tasks; from the mundane to the fun and interesting! * Work well independently and as part of a team of Tanzanian staff and international volunteers * Have good emotional and physical health and the energy and drive to take on new challenges
Living Allowance:
International volunteers receive a comfortable living allowance, which is enough to live on but not enough to fund travel around Africa. For further information regarding volunteering at The School of St Jude please refer to General Information about working at St Jude’s
How to apply;
If you are interested in joining our team then send your application to hradmin@schoolofstjude.co.tz
If you are interested in joining our team then send your application to hradmin@schoolofstjude.co.tz
Applications should include:
* A cover letter * A Curriculum Vitae * Application form
Deadline:31 Jan 2013
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