Job Details
(REF: EAC/EASTECO/HR/01-02-17)
East African Science and Technology Commission is a newly established Institution of the East African Community (EAC) with its Headquarters in Kigali-Rwanda. The core function of EASTECO is to promote and coordinate the development, management and application of Science and Technology to support regional integration and socio-economic development.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified citizens of Rwanda for the position of Information Technology Assistant which is vacant at the East African Science and Technology
Organ / Institution: East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO)
Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda
Job Grade: G5
Job reports to: Principal Administrative Officer
Job Purpose:
The main purpose of this job is to facilitate efficient and effective Information Management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform the network and system administrator tasks for EASTECO networks (intranet/internet), computer equipment and software;
Carry out and supervise the maintenance tasks on the ICT systems and devices (computer network and devices, printers, scanners, photocopiers, software, telephones, videos projector,);
To advise the Principal Administration Officer on the required ICT supplies and services to procure and hire;
Ensure data backup for EASTECO;
Setup and configuring new laptops and desktops;
Ensure security and upgrades are applied and kept up to date on laptops and desktops;
Patching of network and phones;
Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance upgrades;
Checking computer equipment for electrical safety;
Provide technical assistance to office staff as needed;
Assist in maintaining internet service, firewalls, and telephone systems;
Assist In software and hardware upgrade;
Assist with EASTECO website maintenance
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent;
System and Network Administration Certificates.
Relevant working experience of not less than 3 years, in IT related field.
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated with ability to work with minimum supervision.
Eligibility:
The candidate must not be more than 55 years old.
Terms and Conditions of Service:
This is a Temporary Position
Fringe Benefits:
The job is at EAC G5 scale with corresponding Salary specified for it.
Equal Opportunity:
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
