IT Consultancy at SAGCOT

CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY

The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT) is an international public private partnership that aims to transform agricultural in Tanzania's Southern Corridor.Partners include local and international companies, farmers, development partners, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the Tanzanian Government. By 2030, the partnership aims to attract USD 3.2 billion of investments, transforming 350,000 hectares of arable land into profitable production and lifting 10,000 small scale farmers into commercial farming to the Southern Corridor.

SAGCOT Centre Ltd is the administrative unit to the partnership and functions as a hub to promote investments in inclusive, sustainable commercial value chains. The SAGCOT Centre is also a neutral broker and catalyst that links different agriculture stakeholders in order to create synergies and help them achieve the SAGCOT objectives.

SAGCOT Centre Ltd is currently looking for:

Consultancy Assignment:IT Coordinator

Duration:12 monthswith possibility of renewal subject to funding

Qualifications & Experience:The individual is expected to have to have sufficient resources and experience that demonstrates the appropriate skills required for this assignment. Interested candidates should be able to showcase the following characteristics:

· Graduate with relevant certifications in hardware and software management and application (Microsoft Certification, Cisco Certification) or bachelor's degree in Computer Science;

· Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) required. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) is preferable;

· Relevant working experience, including network administration, management of hardware and software platforms, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications; and

· A minimum of seven years of experience in similar role. Experience of working in similar type of organization like SAGCOT Centre Ltd will be an added advantage.

· Fluency in English and Swahili, Can work independently

How to apply:

To view the complete terms of reference (ToR) for each of the above assignment please visit:http://www.sagcot.com and check the vacancies section

Only interested and qualified candidates meeting the minimum requirement should submit their CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the position To: jobs@sagcot.comor hard copies to :Operations Manager SAGCOT Centre ltd.TPSF Building Mwaya road, Masaki P.O. Box 11313, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Submission deadline is 4th August, 2014

Candidates applying for this post are subject to recruitment procedures and background checks.

SAGCOT Centre Limited actively encourages diversity - qualified men and women are encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview