Information Technology Specialist

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • Applications have closed

Peace Corps Zambia

Peace Corps Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed Full-Time position.

In order to be selected for these positions, the applicant must be a Zambian Citizen, must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities, and must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet each of the following mandatory requirements. Applicants may apply for more than one position.

Information Technology Specialist (ITS) VA 15/2018

Location : Lusaka

Starting Salary : ZMW 326,330.00/Annum

Work hours : Full-time; 40 hours/week

General Description

The Information Technology (IT) Specialist is the primary contact for first-tier technical support at an overseas post: administering the local IT systems, maintaining ITS mandated configurations, and ensuring that all IT systems adhere to Peace Corps and US Government policy. Daily tasks will be managed by the Administrative Officer or Country Director yet the incumbent is expected to exercise initiative, independent judgment and skill while carrying out recurring duties.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Completion of education or training resulting in a University degree, in the fields of computer science, information systems management, electronics engineering, or equivalent, is required. Certification in A+, Network+, Security+, MCSE, CCNA or similar is desirable.
  • Prior Work Experience: At least five years of experience in the administration of computer server systems, of which two years must have been with Windows Server 2008 R2 or equivalent.
  • Language: Must possess English fluency in both written and spoken communication.
  • Job Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of computer equipment operations; hardware and software technology; technical aspects of analysis, computer application programming, telecommunications and management advisory services; com-prehensive knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques. A basic understanding of Peace Corps policies, pro-cedures, internal controls and reporting requirements is an added advantage.
  • Skills and Abilities: Good technical skills to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems, to maximize the capabilities of Post computer resources. Good interpersonal skills to resolve priority issues, system limi-tations, down time, etc., with key officials, and to develop and maintain two-way communications and promote com-puter services.

For detailed job specifications and submission instructions, please visit the US Embassy website:
www.zm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs.

Applications and supporting documentation including a typed cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you meet each of the above requirements, and at least three traceable references must be submitted by close of business August 28, 2018.

For LCF positions, please specify preference of languages.

Address applications to:

The Human Resources Specialist,
Peace Corps Zambia,
Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd.
P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia

Email: [email protected] clearly stating your name and position applied for in the subject line of your email

(E.g. John Doe, Safety and Security Manger)

Please ensure that you mention www.gozambiajobs.com as the source of this job advertisement.

The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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