[kictanet] AfriNIC Vacancy: Technical Operations Area Manager

[Brian Munyao Longwe]

AfriNIC: Technical Operations Area Manager



AfriNIC is a non-governmental, not-for-profit, membership based
organization, based in Mauritius to serve African Internet Community. We are
the Regional Registry for Internet Number Resources for Africa and the
Indian Ocean region.

*Job Description*
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  Job Title:

*Technical Operations Area Manager*

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer
 Supervises:

Technical Project team/ Technical Staff/ Internet Number Resources
Management Team

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AfriNIC is currently seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to fill
the position of Technical Operations Area Manager. In this role, you will be
expected to provide company-wide direction in the areas of technology policy
and services, and ensure that AfriNIC has an effective and efficient
infrastructure for current operations and future development. The
functionality of the Technical Operations Area Manager also includes
Internet Number Resources Service and its tools, Infrastructure security and
management, Software Engineering and development, and future functions that
may be requested for the technical service growth at AfriNIC.

The Technical Operations Area Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer
*Primary responsibilities and duties *

   - Plan and monitor the Technical Operation Area, staffing, development
   and organization.
   - Develop and maintain department budget and exercise fiduciary control
   and responsibility for the department.
   - Direct the design, development and maintenance of systems, programs and
   software to meet management and company's needs.
   - Present to management the best long-term direction for the department.
   Keep management abreast with progress of all projects.
   - Develop and maintain company Disaster Recovery Plan.
   - Provide technical training and support for internal staff. Provide
   external training and support to members as requested in coordination with
   the Training Unit of the Communication Area.
   - Maintain knowledge of developments throughout AfriNIC and incorporate
   new developments into the future systems of the company.
   - Assist in the monitoring and participation in public forums, such as
   standards-setting bodies and technical matters that have an impact on the
   mission of AfriNIC.

* Background/Skills Required*

   - Minimum four years university degree in an information systems or
   computer science related discipline or equivalent work experience. Masters
   in information systems or computer science related discipline is preferred.
   - 8-10 years of job-related experience in system life cycle development.
   - Experience in managing one or more information processing functions
   (operations, development).
   - Skills in programming and hardware installation and maintenance.
   - A minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a Technical
   Department. Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through
   others.
   - Proven ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span.
   - Ability to travel to various locations to attend industry related
   conferences in order to maintain the level of familiarity with the subject
   matter.
   - Good interpersonal skills.
   - Available and able to travel internationally
   - Strong verbal and written skills.

 *Benefits *

AfriNIC is a progressive employer offering competitive benefits, including:
International exposure; Medical; Life/Travel Insurance; paid vacation, sick,
holiday and personal days; Pension Scheme; and, Expatriate benefits
(Housing, car and relocation allowances, and airfare back to original
country for vacation every two years).
*Dates *

Application Deadline:7 March 2009
*Applications*    If you wish to apply for this position please send a
Letter of Motivation with your salary requirements and availability,
accompanied by your CV, both in English, to jobs[at]afrinic.net . To
facilitate a timely handling of your application, please quote the relevant
Vacancy Reference Number and your name in the subject line of your email and
Letter of Application. For additional information, please visit
http://www.afrinic.net/job/

AfriNIC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer.

AfriNIC reserves the right to call only the best qualified candidates for an
interview and not to make an appointment following this advertisement




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Brian Munyao Longwe
e-mail: blongwe at gmail.com
cell:  + 254 722 518 744
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