Information Technology (IT) Manager

We're transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries!

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is an innovative, pan-African centre for post-graduate training, research and outreach which has achieved global recognition since opening its first centre in South Africa in 2003. AIMS centres offer a number of educational programs including a one-year taught Masters and MPhil and PhD degrees by research. Each AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, governance and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.

Based on the success of the first AIMS centre, the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI,www.nexteinstein.org) was launched with the mission of enabling Africa's brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa's future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. As part of this network, the AIMS-NEI secretariat acts as a coordinating body for all centres.

Within the context of an unprecedented mission and a pioneering innovative math and science education institution, AIMS Tanzania seeks to attract a dynamic professional to give leadership to the smooth and efficient operation of the institute as our…

Information Technology (IT) Manager

The Centre's IT infrastructure provides a powerful foundation to the 24-hour learning environment which underpins the AIMS academic model. In this start up role, you will ensure a fully operational platform with both proactive and responsive service to students and staff members alike to enable optimal performance.

Within the existing AIMS-NEI IT framework, you will plan for, install and manage the Centre's IT system for a growing user base of students, staff and visiting professionals to include and not limited to: computer procurement and installation, network administration, Internet access and security, telephone services, sourcing and managing the use of licensed and open-source software and other electronic functions to be specified from time to time.

In addition, you will collaborate with academic partners, in Tanzania and internationally, to develop and share best practices to enhance and leverage the AIMS-NEI IT platform, manage and monitor the IT budget, bringing forward opportunities/recommendations to inform management decisions, and with designated network colleagues, develop and maintain the Centre's web site.

This is a 3 year, full-time contract opportunity and will be based from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Do you have what we need?

· Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or related discipline

· Extensive experience of the Linux applications and development environment

· Minimum 3 years in a similar position

· Relevant IT experience including good knowledge of desktop applications (Microsoft Office Suite), networking (LAN/WAN) and internet applications/tools (Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc.)

· Systems security administration experience

· Strong systems, network and application design background

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an innate ability to simplify complex information

· Logical analytical skills with an ability to think and problem solve independently

· Flexible to adapt to an evolving environment

· Working knowledge of Swahili is essential

· Experience working with an international NGO, an asset

How to apply:

Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?

Submit your letter of motivation, including salary expectations and a detailed CV, together with the names of at least three references to: careers@nexteinstein.org(Please quote "IT Manager, TNZ" in the subject line). Applications will be accepted until July 4.

Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission, kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.

AIMS-NEI is an equal opportunity employer.