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The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2019, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is undergoing institutional reform to enhance its credibility and capacity and conduct free, impartial, and credible elections. Through the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), NEBE has contracted ABH Partners to provide human resource recruitment and management services.

Accordingly, ABH partners would like to invite applicants who meet the below requirements to apply for the position of System Administrator IV. 

Reporting to the ICT Manager, the system administrator will be responsible for controlling all ICT systems in the organization. The system administrator will maintain, upgrade and manage network installation, draft and design new projects and ensure the smooth flow of the system. S/he will also administer servers and assist on network installation and ensure the quality of software, hardware, and networks installation is up to organizational standard.

Required number: One

Reports to: ICT Manager

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: 12 months with a possibility of extension

Salary:  Attractive (Non Civil Service Scale)

Expected Start Date: Immediately after obtaining the contract

Travel:  Travel may be required

Major Responsibilities

·         Develop and implement proposals for the installation and upgrade of NEBE’s network configuration

·         Collaborate with the responsible ICT team members and work on the installation of network configuration

·         Provide documentation and technical specification for planning and implementing upgrades of IT infrastructure

·         Introduce and implement new IT systems to the organization

·         Monitor the organization’s system performance on timely base 

·         Identify and allocate the necessary resources for the update of network installation

·         Design and implement new projects for all departments to ensure the smooth flow of information and communicate with departments concerning the election process

·         Perform or delegate regular appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures

·         Work on computer networks and systems (LAN, WAN)

·         Develop TORs for external ICT works and make sure all external ICT works are done according to the contract

·         Plan ahead for necessary hardware or software upgrades to support system growth

·         Assist with network technology policy development

·         Ensure that all hardware and software operating systems and procedures are aligned with organizational standards

·         Make sure all technology infrastructures run smoothly and efficiently

·         Make sure all expense related with information communication are conducted according to the budget specification

·         In coordination with the management team, develop information technology strategies and follow up the implementation

·         Work on capacity building plans and train and develop employees on regular bases

·         Follow instructions of line managers and perform any task as required 

·         Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information system, Management information system or related field

·         5 years of relevant experience in system administration

·         Demonstrated professional experience and knowledge in LAN & WAN management

·         Relevant skills in developing and implementing IT strategy and plans

·         Working knowledge of Microsoft server architecture

·         Network administration experience required

·         Solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking

·         Good problem solving and communication skill

·         Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness

·         Ability to work with senior management

·         Good problem-solving ability

·         Fluency in English required.