The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS), funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia and self-declared region of Somaliland. The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with their government officials.
TIS is recruiting for the position of IT Manager to be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia. The Information Technology (IT) Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager, the Hargeisa-based IT/Database Officer and DAI’s functional teams to support the above noted program objectives. The work of the IT Manager requires a good working knowledge of data security and the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or appropriate field.
WORK EXPERIENCE • Five years’ experience working in Information technology • Experience working in a complex and challenging field environment • Experience in data security. • Previous experience working in Somalia highly sought. • In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
SKILLS • Demonstrated IT expertise working in Somalia. • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of professional relationships essential.
LANGUAGES • English and Somali language fluency required.
Interested candidates should e-mail their CVs and an accompanying cover letter, stating the name of the position and office for which they are applying, to TIS@dai.com. The deadline for application is 3rd June 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a reply.
This position is funded through DAI, a US based firm, implementing the Transition Initiative for Stabilization (TIS) program funded by USAID. This is a program that responds to the complex crisis evolving in Somalia, Puntland, and the self-declared region of Somaliland; whose overall goals are to mitigate conflict, promote stability, reconciliation, and community cohesion; and to strengthen the relationships of business, citizens, and civil society with government officials. TIS will focus on improving public service delivery, strategic communication, and community participation in local development. TIS will provide grants, equipment, technical assistance and training from Hargeisa , and will also have an operations support office in Nairobi.
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