IT ASSISTANT

From the Guardian of 13th March

The Guardian Limited, The home of Great Newspapers, the publishers of leading Tanzania newspapers, Nipashe, Nipashe Jumapili, The Guardian, The Guardian On Sunday and Sema Usikike, is looking forward to recruit a highly qualified and experienced individual to occupy the position stated below:

POSITION: IT Assistant

- Reporting to Management Information System (MIS) Manager

Major duties and responsibilities:
Assisting daily IT operations, including helpdesk support, Networking, Software installation and development.
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Keep files for office and record helpdesk calls. Coordinate incoming calls with appropriate technical resources to resolve helpdesk related issues for the head office and all regional office branches.
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Manage inventory, including forwarding requests from various departments.
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Working on Backup systems with database on the server and produce monthly/yearly backup CD.
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Train users on usage of the software and systems used at The Guardian Limited.
Design and develop applications to ease business growth.
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Create reports on operations and system usage.
Create weekly/monthly reports as assigned by the MIS Manager.
• Supervise software systems in use.
• Assist in transferring initial IT related knowledge to staff in all departments.
Self learning and keep up with technology.
Working in a team with members of other departments to ensure Business Continuity.

Qualification, skills and experience requirements:
A minimum of Advance Diploma in Information Technology or related filed(s). Minimum of two (2) years experience in the field (IT / MIS).
Must have sounding experience in Basic hardware troubleshooting, Managing Networks, Design and Maintain Databases and code in PHP.
Fluent in both English and Swahili languages.
• Good at time management, flexible and agile.
• Self motivated, creative with sounding self- problem solving skills.
REMUNERATION: The above position carries attractive remuneration as per The Guardian Limited salary structure and incentive package.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

DEADLINE: All applications, with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications with daily contacts, including phone numbers should be forwarded to the following address before 31/03/2014. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Human Resources Manager
The Guardian Limited
Mikocheni Light Industrial Area
P,O. Box 31042