Job Title: Senior Data Management Officer



Location: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
Company: NEPAD

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Description:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Under the supervision of the Head of Infrastructure Programmes of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency or his/her delegate, the Senior Data Management Officer will be responsible for defining of information needs for planning and implementation of regional infrastructure projects. He/she will also be responsible for the development of improved information management structures for infrastructure.Specifically, the incumbent will:

1.Implement and manage, on a day-to-day basis, the infrastructure information open-access portal and its ancillary services.
2.Ensure interoperability between NPCA, AUC, RECs and other entities in the implementing of the PIDA and its priority action plans.
3.Transfer all information on the PIDA process and reports from Consultants to NPCA, upload it to the infrastructure information portal and regularly update it with new developments.
4.Develop a proposal on policy of information sharing with regard to infrastructure
5.Improvement and maintain the portal and database including rollout and future upgrades of the system.
6.Prepare an Annual Work Plan and Budget, for the period January 2012-December 2013 based on project and information and objectives to be provided.
7.Work with the NPCA Infrastructure Program Management Team, to ensure efficient and effective operations of the Africa Infrastructure Information Management System (AIIMS) platform (i.e., both hardware and software, including associated peripherals).
8.Work closely with the African Union Commission (AUC), African Development Bank (AfDB) and other institutions to identify existing infrastructure information systems of the continent, data users and their needs/ objectives and based on that, to set up an infrastructure information open-access portal.
9.Perform other related duties as may be assigned.



Job requirements:

Required Skills and Competencies:
i.Experience in managing rational databases (RDBMS), monitoring and optimizing databases to provide high accessibility and quality of service.
ii.Experience in database backup software and knowledge of procedures used in the installation, modification, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT hardware and software, as well as computer networking and maintenance.
iii.Excellent oral, writing and editing skills.
iv.High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
v.Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
vi.High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
vii.Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
viii.Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
ix.Creative thinking, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
x.Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
xi.Sound analytical skills.
xii.Excellent interpersonal skills.
xiii.Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.



Other relevant skills:
i.Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and programme and/or project management, implementation and monitoring.
ii.Technically competent, knowledgeable, with experience in development issues and administrative management.
iii.Excellent computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), Oracle, Windows Operating Systems (XP/VISTA/Windows 7) and Windows Exchange Server 2003/2007/2010.



Language requirement:
Excellent English and / or French (spoken and written) and fluency in any other AU language would be an added advantage.



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Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Candidates must have an Advanced University degree in Computer Science and Information Technology (IT) or related field. Database Certification would be an added advantage. Candidates must have a minimum of eight ( years of relevant professional experience as a Database Administrator.



Contact Details
Contact Person: Mrs. Fatou Ceesay Jallow
Telehone: +27112563600
Fax: +27112063719
E-mail: hr@nepad.org; musam@nepad.org
Apply Online:
Website: www.nepad.org