Database Officer, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

AFRICAN UNION

UNION AFRICAINE UNIàO AFRICANA

P. O. Box 3243, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA Tel.: (251-11) 5517700 Fax: (251-11) 5517844 www.au.int

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: DATABASE OFFICER

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 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 appointment will 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 http://www.aucareers.org not later than 30th December 2013.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management African Union Commission Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)