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DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS


1.0 DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INFRASRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS – 1 POST

1.1 REPORTS: TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

1.2 JOB PURPOSE

Planning, designing and overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of infrastructure and technology services. Supervising over infrastructure of the e-Government in addition to its development and operation.

1.3 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Head the Directorate of Central Infrastructure and Operations

Plan and advise the CEO on the infrastructure technology and technology platforms to ensure trouble-free delivery of day to day activities, direction, and support for the all of the Agency technical infrastructure.


Oversee and support the day-to-day operations of the Government-wide network, data centres and shared communication systems;

Supervising overall operations and maintenance of all equipment and systems relating to the e-Government, in addition to operating national information applications hosted by the AGENCY.

Supervising overall operations of the National Portal systems relating to the e-Government.

To liaise, facilitate and maintain strategic vendor relations that are related to infrastructure and operations.

Plan and institute a strategy on developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links.

Oversee and advise the CEO on all network infrastructures, software applications, licensing, maintenance, procurement, control and management of all Government Network Infrastructure related operations.

Oversee and advise the CEO on maintenance of service and contracts.

Advise CEO on of emerging ICT Infrastructure technologies that may benefit the government operations and service delivery.

Deploy e-government systems and oversee operations of the public service delivery platforms such as portals and kiosks

Monitoring of information security standards and procedures required to manage all components of Infrastructure in accordance with international high level standards.

Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the CEO

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in either Information Technology, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Telecommunication.

At least ten (10) years of practical working experience in public or any private reputable organization.

Professional Certifications in ICT preferably networks/ICT Security/Data Centre.

1.5 KEY COMPETENCES

He/she should have experience with increasingly complex leadership and management responsibilities in information technology, data communication and telecommunication environment.

Managing, leading and enabling the process of change and transition while helping others deal with their effects.

Identifying and responding to current and future client needs; providing service excellence to internal and external clients.

Listening to others and communicating in an effective manner that fosters open communication.



• Making decisions and solving problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk.

Gaining support from and convincing others to advance the objectives of the organization.

Defining tasks and milestones to achieve objectives while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

1.6  REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/ Diploma transcripts.

- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

- Computer Certificate

- Professional certificates from respective boards

- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

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x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service

should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.

xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xiv. Dead line for application is 17th December, 2012 at 3:30 p.m

xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xix. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment  Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat,  Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100  S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.  DAR ES SALAAM.