Seeking: Database Manager
Are you a Kenyan with Database Management
experience?
Do you want to make a difference in Somalia?
USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization
(TIS) Program: The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization
(TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has
evolved in Somalia. The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to
promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’
relationships with government officials.
TIS implements quick impact activities linked to
longer-term stabilization goals. The TIS program is currently seeking a
skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Database Manager to join
our Nairobi based team.
Qualifications and Skills Sought:
- University degree from an accredited
university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other
appropriate field.
- 2- 3 years’ experience working in information
technology, with a focus on managing a database.
- Experience working in a complex and
challenging environment.
- PC and server support experience, especially
with Windows Server and Windows Client operating systems.
- Experience or basic knowledge of Lotus Notes
Client Administration, and replication within a WAN.
- Excellent knowledge of computer hardware and
software theory.
- Expert database knowledge and experience,
specifically Microsoft Access.
- Expert-level computer skills, including
Microsoft Office applications, Lotus Notes, Windows operating systems.
- Experience in data security.
- Excellent English writing skills.
- Must be flexible and willing to perform
additional duties and to work irregular hours under unpredictable
conditions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability
to manage a diverse range of professional relationships essential.
- Must be willing to travel to Somalia on
occasion.
- Experience working in Somalia preferred.
- English fluency is required.
- Somali language fluency is preferred.
Do you have the above qualifications and
skills?
Please send (1) a CV (2) current position and
salary history and (3) three professional references (Immediate supervisors
preferred) to tisdairecruitment@gmail.com and copy tis@dai.com.
Closing date: Friday, January 02, 2015.
Please note only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Please put the subject for the position you are
applying for.
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
