The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Uganda with its Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of the Republic of South Sudan to apply for the following position tenable at East African Community Legislative Assembly .

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (1 post)
(REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/19)

Grade             :   P2

Organ             :   Legislative Assembly

Section            : Administration

Reports to      : Deputy Clerk

Duty Station   :  Arusha, Tanzania

Main Purpose of the Job :

To analyze business needs of the Assembly and develop, implement, train and maintain software systems including database systems, network systems and EALA Website .

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To analyse, design, develop, implement and maintain applications of software in accordance  with   established IT standards;
2. Obtain and analyse needs of the users for developing or modifying  website software systems;
3. Develop, improve and maintain EALA website and coordinate with other players to ensure the websites smooth operations;
4. Prepare and  maintain up-to-date systems and user documentation;
5. Evaluate  existing information systems and procedures and recommend solutions for improvement;
6. Construct  or modify software to meet designed solutions, using modern software tools;
7. Test and implement new and revised application software systems to ensure that they meet user requirements;
8. Implement software systems, including acceptance testing, user training and preparation of documentation;
9. Provide software maintenance and technical  support for all existing software systems ;
10. Develop and implement proper backup procedures for data files  stored on EAC servers and maintain up-to-date electronic copies of data at an offsite location; and
11. Provide computer training and user support to ensure that technology is best utilised.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters Degree in Computer Science, information, technology, Telecommunications, electrical/electronic Engineering plus relevant professional qualifications
• Minimun of 8 years of relevant  experience . Proven experience in incorporating  IT systems/networks.

Eligibility for applications:

Following the decision of the 41^st Meeting of the Council of Ministers, only applicants from  the Republic of South Sudan are eligible to apply for the above position.

 Terms and Conditions of Service:

The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once .

Fringe Benefits:

The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

Education Qualifications:

All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in the Republic of South Sudan. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.

All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of the Republic of South Sudan.

Relevant Working Experience:

Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity:

The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.