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Date Posted: Monday, November 11 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
The Information Technology specialist is responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining computer systems, software and networks. The specialist will act as a key technical expert, ensuring the smooth operation of computer systems, networks and software and providing support to user under the SWL initiative at HQ, Province and district levels.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Design and implement, manage and maintain the Project MIS and other software solutions such a mobile smart application
• Through the use of MIS systems, manage the electronic identification of beneficiary girls, enrolment, payment of school fees to schools including payment reconciliation, beneficiary school attendance, case management, grievance procedures and redress as well as management reporting;
• Assist with the installation of new hardware and software and help train employees on its use;
• Specify and manage a secure computer server room (data centre) as a primary location for the Project MIS and other software solutions;
• Define and implement secure data storage & data back-up policies;
• Define and implement a Disaster Recovery Policy including the provision of a secondary server hosting facility,
• Working together with project district staff, manage emails from District, compile and summarize reports from Districts to make the payment of schools fees more efficient;
• Oversee data entry and IT activities at province and district levels and supervise district data entry officers,
• Generate periodic reports and analyses using the MIS on data collected from the field;
• Support the piloting of innovations in mobile information technologies by the MIS, M&E and the broader SWL team such as the use of tablets, and assist with roll out as deemed feasible by Project Coordinator;
• Work together with project staff to design M&E surveys and collection tools;
• Maintain historical records by documenting system changes and revisions;
• Provide useful advice to SWL MIS development consultants;
• Perform troubleshooting and research toward the resolution of technology related problems;
• Clean computer equipment and tools.

Qualification, Experience and Key Attributes
• Full Grade 12 Certificate or Equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information System, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Information System, ICT, Computer Science or Information Technology is an added advantage.
• Professional Certification in MIS, Database Management or ICT Security is an added advantage
• Must be a member of ICTAZ
• At least 7 years of experience in managing information systems.
• Experience working with Donor funded project or Public Sector Programme is desirable
• Strong experience in design, implementation and management of MIS Systems for large scale projects.
• Proven ability to work with database management systems, data analysis software and information technology platforms (e.g. SQL, Oracle, or other data base management software).
• Familiarity with social protection Programmes particularly in developing countries is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of data protection, information security protocols and best practices in handling sensitive data is desirable
• Excellent skills in designing and implementing technical training and capacity building Programmes with proven experience in developing training materials and providing user support
• Must possess strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage teams and work in multidisciplinary teams.

REPORTING LINE:
The ICT specialist will be reporting to the Project Manager
Duration
The assignment is expected to last for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and project needs.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Expressions of interest must be delivered in hard copy to the address on or before 22 November 2024 17:00 hours to the address below.
• The Permanent Secretary- Administration
• Ministry of Education
• 89 Corner of Chimanga & Mogadishu Roads
• P.O. Box 50093,
• LUSAKA-ZAMBIA

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