Position: SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER II –REGULATORY (ONE POST)
Company: TANZANIA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Application Deadline: 12/10/2011
From: Daily News, September 12, 2011
(i) Job Purpose
To promote effective utilisation of e-services, and enforce compliance in using
ICT applications
(ii) Person Specifications
A. Essential
Qualifications
Holder of Masters Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or MIS or related
field or equivalent qualifications;
Experience:
At least five years relevant working experience with two years in the ICTs
Sector
Skills/Abilities:
• Hands-on knowledge of various Internet security issues;
• Knowledge on functional aspects of DNS and electronic addressing
systems;
• Excellent analytical skills and command of English and Kiswahili
languages;
• Ability to train and be trained;
• Knowledge in Internet routing protocols, Networking hardware and
Software, Unix, Linux, Free BSD, current Windows Operating systems,
Domain Name Service (DNS) structure and Configuration, Online
Database and Internet data circuits;
• Proficiency with C, C++, Perl, HTML, MySQL, PHP programming languages
amongst other Internet technologies;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a
team player;
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage complex and delicate
tasks;
• Results and performance driven with commitment to realization of given
Strategic objectives;
B: Desirable:
• Registered by the Engineers Registration Board in any category may be an
added advantage;
• Certificate in Utilities Regulation or Cisco Certified Network Associate – CCNA
or Possession of a relevant professional certification in networking will be an
added advantage;
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the respective Supervisor the incumbent shall be
required to:
• Assist in the coordination of all e-applications;
• Follow-up on the management of Dot-tz (.tz) country code top level
domain (ccTLD), implementation of ENUM, Domain Name System
Security and uptake of IPv6 in the United Republic of Tanzania;
• Take part in Studies or researches on ICT developments, innovations
and access in relation to e- applications and e-inclusion;
• Follow-up on post WSIS Action Lines and targets with emphasis on
development, implementation and dissemination of ICT related issues;
• Take part in the process of establishment and implementation of
Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and its activities in the
United Republic of Tanzania;
• Follow-up on the establishment of sustainable Telecentres in the
United Republic of Tanzania;
• Take part in the activities related to child online protection and Cyber
Security issues;
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Supervisor.
General Terms and Conditions of Service
1. Term of Office: all posts carry a competitive remuneration package as per the
approved salary structure of the TCRA;
2. Other terms and conditions of service are as promulgated in Staff Circulars; and the
Staff and Financial Regulations of the Authority;
3. Legal Requirement: All officers of the Authority are required to observe the Code of
Conduct made under Section 10. – (1) of the TCRA Act 2003; observe provisions of
Sections 11 of the Act relating to Conflict of interest; and Section 12. – (2) of the Act
relating to employment and/or financial interest with any of the regulated service
providers.
All applications including copies of relevant certificates and latest CVs should be
addressed to the undersigned so as to reach him not later than 12th October, 2011.
The CV should include addresses of two referees one of them being the current or
latest employer. The post applied for should be cleared marked on top of the
envelope.
TCRA is an equal opportunity employer
Director General,
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority,
P.O. Box 474,
DAR ES SALAAM
