IT Database Operator
The African Union Mission for Somalia (AMISOM) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and well experienced individual who is result-oriented to fill the position of IT Database Operator to be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Mogadishu, Somalia.
The successful candidate will be offered a one (1) year contract.
Main Purpose of the Job
Reporting directly to the Chief Security Officer, the IT Database Operator will be responsible for designing and issuing ID cards and maintaining relational database of all personnel of the mission.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be offered a one (1) year contract.
Main Purpose of the Job
Reporting directly to the Chief Security Officer, the IT Database Operator will be responsible for designing and issuing ID cards and maintaining relational database of all personnel of the mission.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and produce ID cards to civilians, police component and the rotating troops both at AMISOM Nairobi and Mogadishu offices.
- Create and link the ID Card system with the Human Resource (HR) database by processing, tracking and verifying confidential information and documentation including all information on existing and potential staff/contingents/rotating troops placements.
- Generate data summaries, queries and reports from database such as ad hoc reports and user defined reports to HR, Finance and the Military Chief of Staff as required.
- Develop correspondence related to staff/troop/contingents seeking information and notifying others of changes and distribute communication to appropriate parties.
- Ensure integrity of data through accurate data entry and regular back-up.
- Develop data management procedures.
- Ensure availability of ID card materials at all times for sustained issuance to newly recruited staff and replacement of faulty cards.
- Ensure regular preventive maintenance of the ID card equipment to operational standards.
- Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Diploma in Information Technology or its equivalent with at least 3 years of work experience in database application, installation and basic maintenance.
In addition, the candidate must be very familiar with Microsoft Systems, Microsoft Office and working knowledge of web application security, understanding of vulnerability and countermeasures.
Those with relevant work experience in an international organization will have an added advantage.
Other Desired Attributes/Skills
Candidates must have a Diploma in Information Technology or its equivalent with at least 3 years of work experience in database application, installation and basic maintenance.
In addition, the candidate must be very familiar with Microsoft Systems, Microsoft Office and working knowledge of web application security, understanding of vulnerability and countermeasures.
Those with relevant work experience in an international organization will have an added advantage.
Other Desired Attributes/Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to and willingness to learn new skills.
- Confidentiality.
- Team player.
The Chief Administrative Officer
African Union Mission for Somalia (AMISOM)
P.O. Box 20182-00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Au-amisomhom@africa-union.org
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