PRINCIPAL ICT OFFICER GRADE II – (TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY AND ADVISORY SERVICES) – 2 POSTS

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.

PRINCIPAL ICT OFFICER GRADE II – (TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY AND
ADVISORY SERVICES) – 2 POSTS

1.1.1 JOB PURPOSE:
To provide advisory and technical consultancy to the Government institutions on all eGovernment
related Projects. Lead the review and analysis of the Public Institutions’
e-Government related projects, services, processes and information needs to identify
changes that will lead to business improvements.

1.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i) Lead and manage teams to provide customer focused services to Public
Institutions on the Government service improvement through use of ICT;
(ii) Manage planning of IT consultancy projects to ensure quality of deliverables,
timeliness of deliverables and within budget;
(iii) Facilitate strong working relationships with key stakeholders to support
collaboration, exchange of information and provide expertise to build new and
consolidate existing relationships and influence outcomes;
(iv) Provide IT audit service, including effective audit planning and facilitating
advisory services to the Government;
(v) To provide expertise on the appropriate infrastructure technology solutions in
support of the on-going government operations, new application requirements
and the strategic direction;
(vi) Provide advice about the feasibility and suitability of proposed solutions to
optimize performance of business processes;
(vii) Lead teams in analyzing business processes, identifying alternative solutions,
assessing feasibility of undertakings, and recommending new approaches,
typically seeking to exploit ICT to improve business processes of Public
Institutions;
(viii) Work with key stakeholders to define business requirements and trends to
enable informed business decisions and service level improvements;
(ix) Advise Public Institutions in validating and justifying business needs,
conducting feasibility studies, producing high-level and detailed business
models, preparing business cases, overseeing development and
implementation of solutions taking into account the implications/impact of
changes on the respective Institutions and all stakeholders;
(x) Coordinates ICT audits/reviews in Public Service;
(xi) Conduct e-Government impact studies in Public Institutions;
(xii) Mentor and coach subordinate staff;
(xiii) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her superior.

1.1.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master Degree in the related discipline from recognized institution
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics
Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
At least nine (9) years of practical working experience in public or any private
reputable organization in the relevant field.

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’)