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 Database Manager to be based in Nairobi. The Manager will support TIS in the achievement of its objectives in Somalia by producing and disseminating information, which is then classified into a database. The Database Manager is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the USAID TIS Activity Database as well as uploading of the database to an agreed web-based sharing platform and downloading of database updates on a weekly basis, or as necessary. At the request of the Operations Manager and the Senior Grants Manager, s/he will ensure that database update protocols are created, revised, compiled and disseminated on a regular basis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or appropriate field.
WORK EXPERIENCE • Two to three years’ experience working in Information technology, in a computer support position. • Experience working in a complex and challenging field environment. • PC and server support experience, especially with Windows Server and Windows Client operating systems. • Experience or basic knowledge of Lotus Notes Client Administration, and replication within a WAN.
SKILLS • Good knowledge of computer hardware and software theory. • Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, Lotus Notes, Windows operating systems • 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. • 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.
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