COSTECH ICT VACANCIES
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
Tanzania Commission of Science and Technology (COSTECH) is a national body established by the Act of parliament No 7 of 1986. COSTECH Mission is to foster knowledge based economy through promotion, coordination of research, technology development and innovation for sustainable development in Tanzania, while its vision is to be a prime driver of science, technology and innovation for sustainable development in realizing the country Development Vision 2025. COSTECH is the principal advisory organ to the Government on all matters pertaining to Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) and their application for socio-economic development of the country. In collaboration with the Tanzania Science and Technology Higher Education Program (STHEP) under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) COSTECH is undertaking a 7-year Program financed by IDA through two tranches (APL1 and APL2). It is expected to contribute to the NGRSP (MKUKUTA) Cluster One goals of increasing growth by promoting the ability of the tertiary education sector to provide relevant, high-quality graduates, especially in science, technology, and engineering disciplines. Within STHEP, a major objective of component 2B is to provide a National Research and Education Network (NREN) to: better manage the increasing numbers of students as the education sector expands; improve the quality of data used in decision making and resource management; enhance knowledge sharing; improve transparency; improve classroom student-teacher participation; and improve research capability
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology (MCST) - the National coordinating Ministry for the development of all ICT related activities - is currently building the National ICT Optic Fiber Cable (OFC) infrastructure Backbone (NICTBB).
Building on the NICTBB and NREN, STHEP intends to implement both an Education Management Information System (EMIS) and an e-Library system to support education and research activities. In realizing its mission and vision COSTECH has immediate openings and would like to invites qualified and competent Tanzanian nationals to fill the following positions soonest
1. The e-Libraries Specialist -1position
POSITION SCOPE AND PURPOSE
The e-Libraries Specialist will be responsible for the deployment via the NREN of shared e-Library services to all HERIs as well as ensuring that essential capacity building for stakeholders is implemented.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work in close collaboration with the consultants contracted to conduct
the feasibility study for the implementation of EMIS and e-Library, in particular to:
o Facilitate the survey of all 128 HERIs to characterise their existing IT infrastructure and related environment;
o Learn new skills, and experience from consulting firm;
o Build good relationships with all HERIs to facilitate the establishment and ongoing improvement of shared e-Library services;
• Serve as the recognized Tanzanian expert on e-Library shared application issues,
including making presentations to HERIs leaders;
• Provide thought leadership to the HERIs on the application of technical and administration issues, particularly on the issue of “buy, customize, or develop” when considering new shared e-library services;
• Engage with system developers and technology providers to design and develop appropriate further improvements to the shared e-library services;
• Keep abreast of the latest relevant technological developments, with special focus on relevant FOSS applications;
• Maintain the digital library and online subscription of journals;
• Update the e-Library databases;
• Provide routine maintenance, support and ongoing capacity building for HERIs in e-library related capacity building;
• Facilitate mechanisms for developing and sharing e-Library expertise within HERIs that is not yet existing in Tanzania;
• Advise as required on the availability of top quality ICT Research students to be seconded to the e-Library team (funded by STHEP), to handle specific problems or opportunities, both to the benefit of the project, and as a practical component of their research qualification;
• Provide quarterly status reports to all stakeholders regarding the e-Library program implementation, focusing on activities, challenges and success;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Any other duties as assigned by superior
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Academic Qualifications
The post requires a relevant Masters Degree in, for example, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering. Having a first degree in Document Management/library Services would be an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
The e-library expert must have knowledge, skills and experience that include the following:
• At least four (4) years of research and/or working experience in a relevant field;
• Proven experience in the e-library field, with particular understanding of the technical and social implications of the emerging global networked environment, e.g. Semantic Web skills);
• Knowledge of current and emerging ICTs, and technology trends, in particular those related to the Internet;
• Sound knowledge of current online database platforms, content management systems and user interfaces suitable for use in e-library applications, particularly of FOSS origin;
2. The Education Management Information System (EMIS) Specialist- (1 position)
Job Purpose:
The EMIS Specialist will be responsible for the deployment via the NREN of shared EMIS services to all HERIs as well as ensuring that essential capacity building for stakeholders is implemented.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
• Initially, to work in close collaboration with the consultants contracted to conduct the feasibility study for the implementation of EMIS and e-Library, in particular to:
o Facilitate the survey of all 128 HERIs to characterise their existing IT infrastructure and related environment;
o Learning new skills, and experiences from consulting firm;
• Build good relationships with all HERIs to facilitate the establishment and ongoing improvement of shared EMIS services;
• Serve as the recognized Tanzanian expert on EMIS shared application issues, including making presentations to HERIs leaders;
• Provide leadership to the HERIs on the application of technical and administration issues, particularly on the issue of “buy, customize, or develop” when considering new shared EMIS;
• Engage with system developers and technology providers to design and develop appropriate further improvements to the shared EMIS services;
• Keep abreast of the latest relevant technological developments, with special focus on relevant FOSS applications;
• Provide routine maintenance, support and ongoing capacity building for HERIs in EMIS related capacity building;
• Facilitate mechanisms for developing and sharing EMIS expertise within HERIs that is not yet existing in Tanzania;
• Advise as required on the availability of top quality ICT Research students to be seconded to the EMIS team (funded by STHEP), to handle specific problems or opportunities, both to the benefit of the project, and as a practical component of their research qualification;
• Provide quarterly status reports to all stakeholders regarding the EMIS program implementation, focusing on activities, challenges and success;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS&EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
The post requires a relevant Masters Degree in, for example, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Computer sciences, Statistics or the equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
The EMIS expert must have knowledge, skills and experience that include the following:
• At least four (4) years of research and/or working experience in a relevant field;
• Proven experience in the EMIS field, with particular understanding of the technical and social implications of the emerging global networked environment, e.g. Semantic Web skills, Cloud computing, Parallel computing);
• Knowledge of current and emerging ICTs, and technology trends, in particular those related to the Internet;
• Sound knowledge of current online database platforms, content management systems and user interfaces suitable for use in EMIS applications, particularly of FOSS origin;
• Certification and experiences in database design and management ( MySQL and PHP );
• Knowledge of Linux and windows system administration;
3. The Network Infrastructure Specialist- ( 1position)
Job Purpose:
The Network Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for the establishment of the NREN, in the short
term by providing last-mile connectivity to the HERIs. In the longer term, he/she will ensure that institutions get reliable, allocated bandwidth, as well as overseeing ongoing improvements to all aspects of the NREN in the interests of all HERIs.
Duties and responsibilities
• Initially, to work in close collaboration with the consultants contracted to conduct the survey and implementation of the last-mile connectivity to the NICTBB for all 128 HERIs, and to enhance your skills, experience and expertise;
• Build good relationships with all HERIs to facilitate the establishment and ongoing improvement of the NREN;
• Serve as the recognized Tanzanian expert on the NREN, including making presentations to HERIs leaders;
• Together with COSTECH:
o develop and maintain the systems architecture, defining standards and protocols for data exchange, communications, software and interconnection of the HERI’s network information systems.
o ensure that all information systems and networks operate according to internal standards, external accrediting agency standards, regulatory agencies and legal requirements;
o facilitate the ongoing development of all aspects of shared network infrastructure related sector-wide and institutional standards.
o devise and negotiate optimal pricing options for bandwidth connectivity to the NREN;
• Engage with internet service providers to help them identify links with HERIs;
• Provide routine maintenance, support and ongoing capacity building for HERIs;
• Facilitate mechanisms for developing and sharing network infrastructure expertise within HERIs that is not yet existing in Tanzania;
• Advise as required on the availability of top quality ICT Research students to be seconded to the NREN team (funded by STHEP), to handle specific problems or opportunities, both to the benefit of the project, and as a practical component of their research qualification;
• Provide quarterly status reports to all stakeholders regarding the NREN program implementation, focusing on activities, challenges and success;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Academic Qualifications
The post requires a relevant Masters Degree in, for example, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering or the equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
The NREN expert must have knowledge, skills and experience that include the following:
• At least four (4) years of research and/or working experience in a relevant field;
• Proven experience of dealing with all aspects of network infrastructure and configuration of passive equipment;
• Knowledge of current and emerging ICTs, and technology trends, in particular those related to the Internet.
Key Attributes for all positions include;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under conflicting time pressure ;
• Ability to prioritize ;
• Innovative and creativeness;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Demonstrate initiative, yet be able to follow instructions and procedures –trainability;
• Strong organization skills;
• Well developed communicative skills;
• High Integrity; strong results orientation; drive for excellence and takes initiative;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Maintain a corruption free office environment
Salary:
Salaries attached to the above positions are attractive and competitive, negotiable according to qualifications.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applications with full particulars of the applicant, interested candidate should forward the application letter outlining how s/he is suitable for the position attaching up to date curriculum vitae, copies of certificate, testimonials and three names of referees with contacts to the following address below or by e-mail to jkongoi@costech.or.tz
Director General,
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology,
P.O. Box 4302,
DAR ES SALAAM.
Applicants are requested to indicate their telephone and/or fax numbers and e-mail addresses for easy contact.
Closing date for receiving all applications is on or before 15th February 2011, only short listed will be contacted.
Tanzania Commission of Science and Technology (COSTECH) is a national body established by the Act of parliament No 7 of 1986. COSTECH Mission is to foster knowledge based economy through promotion, coordination of research, technology development and innovation for sustainable development in Tanzania, while its vision is to be a prime driver of science, technology and innovation for sustainable development in realizing the country Development Vision 2025. COSTECH is the principal advisory organ to the Government on all matters pertaining to Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) and their application for socio-economic development of the country. In collaboration with the Tanzania Science and Technology Higher Education Program (STHEP) under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) COSTECH is undertaking a 7-year Program financed by IDA through two tranches (APL1 and APL2). It is expected to contribute to the NGRSP (MKUKUTA) Cluster One goals of increasing growth by promoting the ability of the tertiary education sector to provide relevant, high-quality graduates, especially in science, technology, and engineering disciplines. Within STHEP, a major objective of component 2B is to provide a National Research and Education Network (NREN) to: better manage the increasing numbers of students as the education sector expands; improve the quality of data used in decision making and resource management; enhance knowledge sharing; improve transparency; improve classroom student-teacher participation; and improve research capability
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology (MCST) - the National coordinating Ministry for the development of all ICT related activities - is currently building the National ICT Optic Fiber Cable (OFC) infrastructure Backbone (NICTBB).
Building on the NICTBB and NREN, STHEP intends to implement both an Education Management Information System (EMIS) and an e-Library system to support education and research activities. In realizing its mission and vision COSTECH has immediate openings and would like to invites qualified and competent Tanzanian nationals to fill the following positions soonest
1. The e-Libraries Specialist -1position
POSITION SCOPE AND PURPOSE
The e-Libraries Specialist will be responsible for the deployment via the NREN of shared e-Library services to all HERIs as well as ensuring that essential capacity building for stakeholders is implemented.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work in close collaboration with the consultants contracted to conduct
the feasibility study for the implementation of EMIS and e-Library, in particular to:
o Facilitate the survey of all 128 HERIs to characterise their existing IT infrastructure and related environment;
o Learn new skills, and experience from consulting firm;
o Build good relationships with all HERIs to facilitate the establishment and ongoing improvement of shared e-Library services;
• Serve as the recognized Tanzanian expert on e-Library shared application issues,
including making presentations to HERIs leaders;
• Provide thought leadership to the HERIs on the application of technical and administration issues, particularly on the issue of “buy, customize, or develop” when considering new shared e-library services;
• Engage with system developers and technology providers to design and develop appropriate further improvements to the shared e-library services;
• Keep abreast of the latest relevant technological developments, with special focus on relevant FOSS applications;
• Maintain the digital library and online subscription of journals;
• Update the e-Library databases;
• Provide routine maintenance, support and ongoing capacity building for HERIs in e-library related capacity building;
• Facilitate mechanisms for developing and sharing e-Library expertise within HERIs that is not yet existing in Tanzania;
• Advise as required on the availability of top quality ICT Research students to be seconded to the e-Library team (funded by STHEP), to handle specific problems or opportunities, both to the benefit of the project, and as a practical component of their research qualification;
• Provide quarterly status reports to all stakeholders regarding the e-Library program implementation, focusing on activities, challenges and success;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Any other duties as assigned by superior
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Academic Qualifications
The post requires a relevant Masters Degree in, for example, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering. Having a first degree in Document Management/library Services would be an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
The e-library expert must have knowledge, skills and experience that include the following:
• At least four (4) years of research and/or working experience in a relevant field;
• Proven experience in the e-library field, with particular understanding of the technical and social implications of the emerging global networked environment, e.g. Semantic Web skills);
• Knowledge of current and emerging ICTs, and technology trends, in particular those related to the Internet;
• Sound knowledge of current online database platforms, content management systems and user interfaces suitable for use in e-library applications, particularly of FOSS origin;
2. The Education Management Information System (EMIS) Specialist- (1 position)
Job Purpose:
The EMIS Specialist will be responsible for the deployment via the NREN of shared EMIS services to all HERIs as well as ensuring that essential capacity building for stakeholders is implemented.
.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Initially, to work in close collaboration with the consultants contracted to conduct the feasibility study for the implementation of EMIS and e-Library, in particular to:
o Facilitate the survey of all 128 HERIs to characterise their existing IT infrastructure and related environment;
o Learning new skills, and experiences from consulting firm;
• Build good relationships with all HERIs to facilitate the establishment and ongoing improvement of shared EMIS services;
• Serve as the recognized Tanzanian expert on EMIS shared application issues, including making presentations to HERIs leaders;
• Provide leadership to the HERIs on the application of technical and administration issues, particularly on the issue of “buy, customize, or develop” when considering new shared EMIS;
• Engage with system developers and technology providers to design and develop appropriate further improvements to the shared EMIS services;
• Keep abreast of the latest relevant technological developments, with special focus on relevant FOSS applications;
• Provide routine maintenance, support and ongoing capacity building for HERIs in EMIS related capacity building;
• Facilitate mechanisms for developing and sharing EMIS expertise within HERIs that is not yet existing in Tanzania;
• Advise as required on the availability of top quality ICT Research students to be seconded to the EMIS team (funded by STHEP), to handle specific problems or opportunities, both to the benefit of the project, and as a practical component of their research qualification;
• Provide quarterly status reports to all stakeholders regarding the EMIS program implementation, focusing on activities, challenges and success;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS&EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
The post requires a relevant Masters Degree in, for example, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Computer sciences, Statistics or the equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
The EMIS expert must have knowledge, skills and experience that include the following:
• At least four (4) years of research and/or working experience in a relevant field;
• Proven experience in the EMIS field, with particular understanding of the technical and social implications of the emerging global networked environment, e.g. Semantic Web skills, Cloud computing, Parallel computing);
• Knowledge of current and emerging ICTs, and technology trends, in particular those related to the Internet;
• Sound knowledge of current online database platforms, content management systems and user interfaces suitable for use in EMIS applications, particularly of FOSS origin;
• Certification and experiences in database design and management ( MySQL and PHP );
• Knowledge of Linux and windows system administration;
3. The Network Infrastructure Specialist- ( 1position)
Job Purpose:
The Network Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for the establishment of the NREN, in the short
term by providing last-mile connectivity to the HERIs. In the longer term, he/she will ensure that institutions get reliable, allocated bandwidth, as well as overseeing ongoing improvements to all aspects of the NREN in the interests of all HERIs.
Duties and responsibilities
• Initially, to work in close collaboration with the consultants contracted to conduct the survey and implementation of the last-mile connectivity to the NICTBB for all 128 HERIs, and to enhance your skills, experience and expertise;
• Build good relationships with all HERIs to facilitate the establishment and ongoing improvement of the NREN;
• Serve as the recognized Tanzanian expert on the NREN, including making presentations to HERIs leaders;
• Together with COSTECH:
o develop and maintain the systems architecture, defining standards and protocols for data exchange, communications, software and interconnection of the HERI’s network information systems.
o ensure that all information systems and networks operate according to internal standards, external accrediting agency standards, regulatory agencies and legal requirements;
o facilitate the ongoing development of all aspects of shared network infrastructure related sector-wide and institutional standards.
o devise and negotiate optimal pricing options for bandwidth connectivity to the NREN;
• Engage with internet service providers to help them identify links with HERIs;
• Provide routine maintenance, support and ongoing capacity building for HERIs;
• Facilitate mechanisms for developing and sharing network infrastructure expertise within HERIs that is not yet existing in Tanzania;
• Advise as required on the availability of top quality ICT Research students to be seconded to the NREN team (funded by STHEP), to handle specific problems or opportunities, both to the benefit of the project, and as a practical component of their research qualification;
• Provide quarterly status reports to all stakeholders regarding the NREN program implementation, focusing on activities, challenges and success;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Academic Qualifications
The post requires a relevant Masters Degree in, for example, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering or the equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
The NREN expert must have knowledge, skills and experience that include the following:
• At least four (4) years of research and/or working experience in a relevant field;
• Proven experience of dealing with all aspects of network infrastructure and configuration of passive equipment;
• Knowledge of current and emerging ICTs, and technology trends, in particular those related to the Internet.
Key Attributes for all positions include;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under conflicting time pressure ;
• Ability to prioritize ;
• Innovative and creativeness;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Demonstrate initiative, yet be able to follow instructions and procedures –trainability;
• Strong organization skills;
• Well developed communicative skills;
• High Integrity; strong results orientation; drive for excellence and takes initiative;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Maintain a corruption free office environment
Salary:
Salaries attached to the above positions are attractive and competitive, negotiable according to qualifications.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applications with full particulars of the applicant, interested candidate should forward the application letter outlining how s/he is suitable for the position attaching up to date curriculum vitae, copies of certificate, testimonials and three names of referees with contacts to the following address below or by e-mail to jkongoi@costech.or.tz
Director General,
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology,
P.O. Box 4302,
DAR ES SALAAM.
Applicants are requested to indicate their telephone and/or fax numbers and e-mail addresses for easy contact.
Closing date for receiving all applications is on or before 15th February 2011, only short listed will be contacted.
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