1.
Post:
Job
Title: Database
Officer
Grade:P1
Department: Directorate of Communications and Information
Supervisor: Web Administrator
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2.
Major duties and responsibilities:
· Analyzing
existing data, and establishing required database systems and relevant regular
monitoring procedures to evaluate use and effectiveness.
·
Managing
multimedia database(s)
·
Managing
journalists database
·
Designing,
developing and maintaining web-based applications and databases;
· Providing
data processing services and specialized assistance in the use of applications
and technological development;
·
Installation,
Configuration and Maintenance of Oracle, SQL or MySQL Database
·
Setup and Administration of Database backups
and Archives
·
Perform
User Security, Access Management and Audits
·
Setup
and Maintenance of High Availability configurations
·
Database
Monitoring and Health management
·
Database
disaster recovery planning
·
Schedule
and perform periodical reviewing to harmonize data needs
· Designing
Manuals and training staff members in new work methods and procedures, on a
regular basis.
· Assisting
the directorate in formulating policies related to the information management
system, with due consideration of their long-term benefit;
· Assisting
the directorate in implementing approved recommendations by preparing or
revising instructions and procedural manuals and instructing staff in new work
methods and procedures;
3. QUALIFICATION AND
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Candidates
must have a minimum of a Bachelor University Degree in Computer Science,
Information Systems, or related field with strong mathematics analytical
skills; Certificates in Database Management and Development, Web Development as
well as Open Source Server Administration.
Work Experience
·
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of
progressive professional experience in the field of ICT including three years
of international experience in Information Technology
·
Must have minimum of three (3) years working
experience in Multimedia and Journalists Database Management
·
Extensive knowledge of Database applications
and Website Development is required
·
Exposure to United Nations (UN) information
and communications infrastructure would be an asset as would experience working
with a multilateral, regional or international organization is required.
·
Must have a three years working experience in
communication and information department in international organization.
5. OTHER RELEVANT
SKILLS:
Computer
literacy; Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
excellent drafting and reporting skills; Good communication and negotiating
skills; good planning and organizational skills.
6. LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENT:
Proficiency
in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several
other working languages would be an added advantage.
7. AGE
REQUIREMENT:
Candidates must
preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.
8. TENURE OF
APPOINTMENT:
The appointmentwill be made on a fixed term
contract for a period of One (1) years, of which the first three months will be
considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a
annually subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability.
9.REMUNERATION:
The
salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$62,431.73
inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 50,828.14
inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff
Applications must be made through the
AUC E-recruitment Website
Directorate of Administration and
Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
