To evaluate how well IT systems fit the COMESA Secretariat business needs and develop systems where necessary to enhance service delivery

B. MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Information and Communication Technology and the overall supervision of the Assistant Secretary General (Admin and Finance), the incumbent of
the post will perform the following duties:

i. Develop Terms of Reference for engagement of consultants and software vendors to develop new information systems;

ii. Develop Systems Specifications for development of New information Systems;

iii. Install and configure open-source solutions for adoption by the Secretariat;

iv. Configure and manage on-premises and cloud web-hosting servers;

v. Develop small internal information systems on opensource technologies;

vi. Maintain database front-end for all databases accessible via web;

vii. Support Financial Systems, Human Resource System, Audit Management System Users to effectively carry out their tasks;

viii. Supervise Information Systems Vendor Annual Maintenance contracts to ensure conformance with the contracts;

ix. Support regional Digital Free Trade Area programs to achieve COMESA Strategy towards digital economic integration;

x. Train information systems users to effectively use the systems internally and within the region;

xi. Liaise with the individual project officers in charge of IT projects within COMESA on the presentation of their information, its accessibility over the internal network and the Internet;

xii. Establish a list server and set-up appropriate lists for distribution of email to subscribers; Also Set up a news server for internal and external use and assist with  the operation and manning of the Help Desk;

xiii. Establish a network of individuals or organizations in Member States who will collect the information required to up-date the website and to maintain the efficient functioning of this network;

xiv. Establish a list server and set-up appropriate lists for distribution of email to subscribers;

xv. Manage the performance management process in the section to ensure achievement of the divisional objectives support the COMESA strategy; and

xvi. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

C. MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

i. Bachelor’s degree in the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering.

ii. A Postgraduate qualification in any of the above fields would be an added advantage.

D. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in IT and in a similar environment at the national or international level.

E. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Certification in CCNA and CCNA Security is desirable.

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