Systems Administrator – Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority

Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DUWASA) was established under section 3(1) of Cap. 272 of 1997 as repealed by section 60 of Water Supply and Sanitation Act No. 12 of 2009. DUWASA is charged with the overall responsibility of operations and management of water supply and sanitation services in Dodoma urban within the Municipality. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, dynamic, experienced and performance driven Tanzanians, male and female, to fill the Systems Administrator position.

Job Purpose
This position is responsible for the overall management and coordination of Information and Communication Technology (lCT) in the Authority. The jobholder is the chief advisor to the Management on all lCT issues.
The outputs of this position are therefore reflected in the standards of ICT used in the Authority as a whole.

Required Qualifications
• Academic Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/ or equivalent qualifications from a recognized academic institution.
• Work experience: At least 9 years relevant experience in a reputable organization.
• Essential skills: Good working knowledge of systems management, database management and computer packages. Possession of Microsoft certified systems engineer (MCSE) is an added advantage.

Duties And Responsibilities:
1. Manages the Information and Communication Technology Unit by formulating short and long term work programmes for the Unit and ensures that programmes are implemented;
2. Formulates the Authority’s ICT policies and guidelines, and assists the Managing Director in ensuring that such policies and guidelines are adhered to by all Departments and Units;
3. Facilitates the application of modern ICT in all aspects of the Authority’s operations and ensures that ‘such application is constantly updated;
4. Assists Departments and sections in solving problems related to the use of ICT equipment and systems, and takes measures to ensure that information management in the Authority is secure;
5. Advises the Management on all matters pertaining to ICT, and ensures that the same is appraised of opportunities and threats that have a bearing on the management of ICT in the Authority;
6. Prepares periodic reports outlining the performance of the ICT Unit and the use of information technology in the Authority; .
7. Performs other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POST: Permanent and pensionable.
AGE LIMIT FOR THE APPLICANTS: Applicants should be between 25 – 40 years of age.
REMUNERATIONS: The post carry attractive remunerations package subject to work professional experience and qualifications

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Letter of application accompanied by a detailed CV, Photocopies of relevant certificates; names and addresses of three referees; day contact telephone numbers and postal address should reach the under mentioned address before or on September 10, 2015 to: .

The Managing Director
Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority
P.O. Box431
Tel: 026 – 2324245. Fax: 026 – 2320060
DODOMA
E-mail:duwasatz@yahoo.com

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW; AND THOSE WHO WILL NOT HEAR FROM US SHOULD CONSIDER THEMSELVES UNSUCCESFUL CANDIDATES.

MAJI KWA MAISHA SALAMA; WATER FOR SAFE LIVING

Source Daily News, 24th August 2015

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