INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned Institute with 13 member countries, currently: Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.  Established in 1997 under an expanded mandate, MEFMI was founded with the view to building sustainable capacity in identified key areas in ministries of finance, planning commissions and central banks, or equivalent institutions.  MEFMI strives to improve sustainable human and institutional capacity in the critical areas of macroeconomic and financial management; foster best practices in related institutions; and bring emerging risks and opportunities to the fore among executive level officials.  MEFMI seeks to achieve, within its member states, prudent macroeconomic management, competent and efficient management of public finances, sound, efficient and stable financial sectors and stable economies with strong and sustained growth.  The long term objective is to contribute to the poverty reduction process among people in MEFMI's operational zone of Eastern and Southern Africa.

The MEFMI Secretariat is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals of member states to fill the following positions:

REF:  012015ITO – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Job Summary

The incumbent will report to the Director Finance and Administration. He/she will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing and maintaining secure and effective information and communication technology (ICT) systems for the Institute.

Key Performance Areas

1)       Contributes to the development of and implements the MEFMI information communication technology (ICT) strategy.

2)       Prepares and implements the ICT budget.

3)       Procures and installs computer hardware and software.

4)       Manages the electronic communication infrastructure (equipment and network services)

5)       Maintains the Institute's management information system which includes the accounting system, HR system, Payroll, Employee Self- Service and capacity building activity database.

6)       Supports the computer based debt management systems by configuring and installing the applications.

7)       Implements and maintains the disaster recovery plan, back up procedures and information security and control structures.

8)       Provides user support, training, advice and updates.

9)       Is responsible for ICT Administration (maintenance, repairs and service contracts).

10)   Supervises support staff.

Academic Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

a)       A degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Science or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in ICT or related field will be an added advantage.

b)       Experience and/or Training in Data Communications

c)       Experience and/or Training in TCP/IP Standard

d)       5 years hands on experience in supporting LAN/WAN environment

e)       5 years of progressive ICT experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems at middle management level.

f)         Hands on experience in maintaining management information systems

g)       Excellent planning and organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines.

h)       Excellent written and verbal skills.

i)         Strong interpersonal skills.

j)         Cooperation and Team Spirit.

k)       Experience in conducting formal and informal training for other staff will be an added advantage.

l)         Experience in implementing ICT Disaster recovery plan will be an added advantage.

m)     Leadership skills and ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

Benefits

The successful candidates for the above positions will be appointed on fixed term contracts at an attractive remuneration package which includes a tax free salary paid in US dollars.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants for the above vacant positions should submit written applications, clearly stating the position applied for, accompanied by a detailed CV with names and addresses (including telephone, fax and e-mail) of three referees to be received by 19 September, 2014.

MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Applications should be sent to:

The Executive Director

MEFMI

9 Earls Road

Alexandra Park

P.O. Box A1419

Avondale

Harare

ZIMBABWE

Email:  vacancies@mefmi.org stating the position applied for and the reference e.g.; REF: 022015HRO –HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER                                               

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.