ICT OFFICER GRADE II –DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR – 1- POST

E-Government Agency (eGA) is a semi-autonomous institution established in 2012 under the Executive Agencies Act, No.30 Cap. 245 of 1997. The mandate of eGovernment Agency includes coordination, oversight, provision, promotion of eGovernment initiatives and enforcement of e-Government standards and guidelines in the Public Service.

1.2 ICT OFFICER GRADE II –DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR – 1- POST

1.2.1 JOB PURPOSE:
This individual provide operational database technical services to support the
application development, database production support and various requirements for
distributed technical support to ensure applications are running smoothly. The
responsibilities also involve effective provisioning, installation, configuration,
operation, upgrades and maintenance of server systems hardware, software and
infrastructure.

1.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i) Administration of systems and databases, server virtualization and server
infrastructure.
(ii) Management of security aspects to the assigned systems, databases, integrity
controls, related records, and documents;
(iii) Installation, upgrade, and maintenance of software applications and
databases;
(iv) Maintenance, administration, monitoring, problem management, and
production for databases;
(v) Undertaking of daily maintenance, testing, backup, and recovery of systems
and databases;
(vi) Applying patches and upgrade of systems and databases;
(vii) Installing and building database structures;
(viii) Query and performance tuning of databases;
(ix) Provisioning/installing, configuring, operating, upgrading and maintaining
assigned systems hardware, software and infrastructure;
(x) Provide appropriate infrastructure technology solution to support eGA
Operations;
(xi) Maintain the strict confidentiality of all records and documents stored in the
assigned systems and infrastructure;
(xii) Provide technical advice and support in problem solving related to systems
and applications;
(xiii) Contribute to the disaster recovery and business continuity planning process
regarding the assigned systems and infrastructure;
(xiv) Assist in management of hardware devices, licensing and all programs as
assigned;
(xv) Ensure high-availability of systems and services;
(xvi) Execute other assignments as may be assigned from time to time by superiors.

1.2.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,
Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

1.2.4 TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(i) Working knowledge of MS Windows, Linux and Unix Server platforms;
(ii) Working knowledge of databases (e.g. MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle,
etc.);
(iii) Working knowledge in Clustering, Security/encryption, Fail over management
and automatic switch over;
(iv) System Backup types and administration (full, incremental, etc.);
(v) Practical skills in configuring access to file services as Access Control,
managing NTFS file and folder permissions, managing permissions for
shared resources, determining effective permissions, configuring and
managing distributed file system as Distributed File System (DFS) Overview,
configuring DFS Namespaces, configuring DFS replication, deploy file
sharing services, deploy an FTP server and a web server;
(vi) Working knowledge in Clustering, Security/encryption, Fail over management
and automatic switch over;
(vii) Practical skills on Database schema creation and management;
(viii) Practical skills on Performance management and tuning;
(ix) Knowledge of Storage management techniques;
(x) ERP and business knowledge will be an added advantage;
(xi) Possession of a relevant recognized ICT professional certification will be an
added advantage;
(xii) Practical knowledge and skills relevant to the position will be added advantage.

1.2.5 REMUNERATION:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable

contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;

ii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this

advertisement;

iii. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;

· Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;

· Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;

· Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;

· Birth certificate.

iv. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted

· Form IV and form VI results slips;

· Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.

v. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application

letters through their respective employers;

vi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason

should not apply;

vii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;

viii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level

education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania

(NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);

ix. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania

Commission for Universities (TCU);

x. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to

indicate;

xi. A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and

Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment

Secretariat, 27 Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, P.O. Box 63100, Maktaba Complex,

11102 Dar Es Salaam.

xii. Deadline for application is 18th November, 2017 and;

xiii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview;

xiv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal

action;

APPLY ONLINE THROUGH

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the

following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz  and not otherwise (This address

also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)