Senior Technical Specialist Job in Tanzania

Senior Technical Specialist 

(Early Warning) (1 Post) - (REF: EAC/HR/O36)

Grade :  P2 Equivalent
Reports to : Early Warning Expert
Organ/Institution: East African Community Secretariat
Station : EAC Secretariat Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania

Main Purpose of the Job

Support the operationalization of the EAC Early Warning Center through the design and implementation of the EACWARN integrated ICT support system.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain integrated EACWARN report templates
• Design, implement and supervise Quality Assurance (QA) and update procedures for continuous monitoring and maintenance of all EACWARN data
• Design, implement and support the population of a structural attribute database for EACWARN
• Ensure a close working relationship on all technical issues and system operations between EACWARN and the EAC ICT Department, AU Continental Early Warning (CEWS) and the NEWCs Qualifications and Experience
• Masters degree or equivalent in computer sciences. Information technology.   Computer engineering, or a related discipline;
• Understands fundamental principles of computation; and scientific computing including simulation, optimization, and data analysis, design and analysis;
• Hands-on skills of web based applications and online presentation to inform different audiences;
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating work with different stakeholders at various levels;
• At least five years of relevant experience in implementing and managing one or more of the above areas with preference to Conflict Early Warning systems;
• Proven proficiency in English (both, oral and written) is required. English is the official language of EAC.

Terms and Conditions of Service

This position is EAC-GIZ Program funded and is a non established position whose contract terms are limited to the period of support (June 2014); it may be renewed subject to adequate performance and extension of the funding. 

The post offers attractive consolidated remuneration package. 

The position will be subjected to the EAC quota system. For details on the ToRs, qualifications and experience please, refer to the EAC website (wwweac.int).

How to Apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda). 

Interested candidates should submit their applications accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent by registered mail, courier service or by email in MS Word to.

The Secretary General,
East African Community Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1O96, Arusha, Tanzania.
Fax No. OO7 27 25O 2455/25O 4481

Or e-mail to: yacancjgs@eachq.org

All applications together with copies of relevant attachments should be received not later than 1*' June 2012.

The East African Community is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

EAC Secretariat shall only respond to short listed candidates.