DIRECTOR OF ICT

The University of Dodoma invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions.

1.         POSITION: DIRECTOR OF ICT (1 position)

Required qualifications

Holder of a Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, and Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD) or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) or Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CNA) qualification, plus at least ten years experience, five of which must be at a senior management position in a reputable institution. Should have a strong background of ICT systems.

Duties and responsibilities

(i)              Serves as the overall in charge of the ICT Unit

(ii)            Ensures that there is deployment of state of the art ICT for effectiveness and efficiency and that there is maximum application and utilization of ICT resources across the University;

(iii)          Coordinates the development, review and implementation of UDOM’s ICT Policies, Strategies and Master Plan;

(iv)          Prepares recommendations for ICT projects and coordinates their implementation and review;

(v)            Ensures security of ICT infrastructure in the University and ensures proper maintenance, support and functioning of ICT infrastructure across the University

(vi)         Performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by one’s reporting Officer 

 GENERAL APPLICATION CONDITIONS:

i.           All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania.

ii.           Applicants must be less that 45 Years i.e. they are must be born after 1^st January 1970.

iii.           They must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

iv.           They must attach dully filled and sealed referee report forms attached as Annex I.

v.           Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement

vi.           The title of the position applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

vii.           Applicants must attach their relevant certified copies of Academic/Professional certificates i.e. Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates and transcripts; National Form IV and Form VI Examination Certificates; Computer Certificate; Professional certificates from respective boards; One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

viii.           Form IV and VI results slips, Testimonials and Partial transcripts are strictly not accepted.

ix.           Applicants employed by public institutions must route their application letters through their respective employers.

x.           Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

xi.           Women are highly encouraged to apply.

xii.           Application letters should be written in English.

xiii.           Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview.

xiv.           Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Complete application package that consists of application letter supported with detailed Curriculum Vitae, relevant copies of certificates i.e. Degree/Diploma certificates /testimonials, academic transcripts plus Secondary School Certificates and dully filled referee report form should be submitted to:

DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR,

(PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION) UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA,

P.O. BOX 259 DODOMA

DEADLINE: 8^th December, 2014