2.1.19 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 responsibility also involve effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, upgrades and maintenance of server systems hardware, software and infrastructure.

2.1.20 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Responsible for systems and database administration, server virtualization and server infrastructure.
ii. Manages security access to 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. Daily maintenance, testing, backup, and recovery of systems and databases.
vi. Apply patches and upgrade of systems and databases.
vii. Install and build database structures
viii. Query and performance tuning of databases
ix. Provision, install, configure, operate, upgrade and maintain assigned server systems
hardware, software and infrastructure
x. Provide appropriate infrastructure technology solution to support eGA Operations.
xi. Maintains the strict confidentiality of all records and documents stored in the assigned systems and infrastructure
xii. Confers with employees and the project team to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
xiii. Contributes 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.

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

2.1.22 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

2.1.23 REMUNERATION
 An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age;
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;

iv. 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

v. Applicants who will attach copies of the following certificates strictly not accepted;
 Form IV and form VI results slips
 Testimonials and all Partial transcripts

vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers;
vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced
level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
x. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
xii. 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.
xiii. Deadline for application is 6 th August, 2017 and;
xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview.
xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz / and not otherwise (This address can also be found at PSRS Website, Click

‘Recruitment Portal’)