1. First Degree/Professional Qualification in Information Technology, Accountancy or Business Administration
2. Certification in Navision
3. 2 to 3 years experience implementing IT business solutions

If you meet the above requirements kindly send me your CV by Tuesday 13th January 2009

Regards

Abraham Nyirongo
IT Advisory Services
KPMG
Nkwazi House, Corner of Nkwazi/Chachacha Roads
P O Box 31014
Lusaka
ZAMBIA
Email: abrahamnyirongo@kpmg.com

• Diploma\Degree in an IT Field
• Programming Skills in .NET, PHP, Apache, Python, SQL 9 (any flavour)
• Website Creation and maintenance
• Database Skills in MS SQL, MySQL and MS Access
• Good Knowledge of Windows Server 2003 Essential
• Linux knowledge an added Advantage
• Microsoft Certification an added advantage

Further Attributes:

• Driving License
• 2 years Experience
• Punctual

No candidate will be accepted without first passing an aptitude test in:

• VB. NET programming
• Windows Server 2003 Administration
• SQL-2000 Database Administration
• Windows XP Administration
• Networking Essentials

Please send resumes and copies of certificates to MChitundu@smartsoft.co.zm for consideration.

The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is an African space for proactive engagement on governance and human rights advocacy; playing a key role in initiating, leading and actively participating in advocacy and related interventions in 10 countries in Southern Africa and on the continent. The Johannesburg-based regional foundation works in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe (with specialised programme managers in Angola, DRC, Swaziland and Zimbabwe – these being the four countries in which significant structural governance and transition questions still obtain).

OSISA pursues open society ideals using a unique model of flexibility, sensitivity and responsive regional engagement, while maintaining political independence.

OSISA is looking to make the following Johannesburg-based appointments:

EDUCATION PROGRAMME MANAGER

The Education Programme Manager will be responsible for assessing and recommending project support to the board of Trustees’, overall development and management, monitoring and evaluation, administering of grants of OSISA’s Education portfolio. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for networking and liaison with donors and stakeholders in 10 countries in southern Africa, including the DRC .

Practical experience in education and capacity building work with civil society organisations is required.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a masters degree, preferably in Education or any other appropriate post- graduate qualification. In addition, the candidate will have at least five years experience in successful implementation of development programmes in Education or a related sector in the SADC region and will have an advanced understanding of the education issues affecting the SADC region.

HIV and AIDS PROGRAMME MANAGER

The HIV and AIDS Programme Manager will be responsible for assessing and recommending project support to the board of Trustees’, overall development and management, monitoring and evaluation, administering of grants of OSISA’s HIV and AIDS portfolio. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for networking and liaison with donors and stakeholders in ten countries in southern Africa, including the DRC .

Practical experience in HIV and AIDS and capacity building work with civil society organisations is required.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a masters degree preferably in Public Health, Communication Studies, Development Studies or any other appropriate post- graduate qualification. In addition, the candidate will have at least five years experience in successful implementation of development programmes in HIV and AIDS or a related sector in the SADC region and will have an advanced understanding of the HIV and AIDS issues affecting the SADC region.

For both positions, experience of working in a funding organisation is preferred, the candidates must have excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to facilitate consultative processes. Ability for independent use of computer packages such as MS Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail is a must. The candidates should also be open to innovation and experimentation and have an appreciation of the complex multi-sectoral nature of the response to Education and HIV and AIDS. Excellent verbal and written communication, research and analytical skills are required. Fluency in written and spoken English is a prerequisite and knowledge of some African languages spoken in the region, including knowledge of French and/or Portuguese, is desirable.

An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience, including relocation costs within Southern Africa, is offered. Both positions are offered on a three-year contract.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Executive Director of OSISA, the Executive Assistant will ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Executive Director’s office, full confidentiality in all aspects of work, supporting the executive management team in the operations of the organisation, management of information flow, and follow-up on deadlines and commitments.

This is an exciting and challenging position suitable for a holder of a university degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences and solid secretarial training. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience as an Executive Assistant, Office Administrator and/or Programme Assistant, is required. Proficiency in the use of modern office equipment and office software packages, such as MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc and the use of web-based databases for information management is very critical.

The ideal candidate must also possess excellent interpersonal skills and initiative, and must be able to speak and write impeccably in English. Command of other business languages of the region, such as French and Portuguese will be an added advantage.

This position is offered on a two-year contract with an attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experienced and is offered to South African citizens only.

Interested and qualified candidates who match any of the above profiles are invited to submit their CV and a letter of interest to :

humanresources@osisa.org or pravas@osisa.org

Closing Date for applications is 31st October 2008.

Only short-listed candidates will receive a response from OSISA.

Qualifications: Minimum Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies for development or related discipline

Experience: 3 Years experience in similar environment.

Job Description:

• Initiate and implement Projects and Programmes that will raise the profile and the growth of the Forum
• To develop, plan, coordinate and implement programmes and chapters
• Keep up to date information of the ICT usage in all sectors of development trends
• In dialogue with key partners, to finalize and implement the 2007 – 2008 strategic plan including the coherent set of activities undertaken by respective partner group with a specific time frame.
• To facilitate timely implementation of the Thematic activities and interact closely with the Office Manager communicating and informing Thematic Groups
• Promote e-Brain and liaise with National Policy Makers, Donors, and other key ICT partners, such as NGO- CC and IICD.
• Project Node and thematic groups coordination
• Moderation of D-groups
• Preparation and submission Monthly and Quarterly reports to Management Team and IICD
• Statutory compliance that PAYE, Personal Levy, NAPSA, Registrar of Society
• Updating of the e-Brain website
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Management Team
• Send your CV to milnerma@yahoo.com and call Milner Makuni for an interview. Milner Makuni is the National Secretary and can be reached at 097 7 788597

1. A South Africa Distributor  ( IT Hardware, Microsoft Sales, etc) based in Zambia would like to recruit a female Hardware Technician. 1-2 Years experience required. Send CV to bisc@zamnet.zm
2. A local IT Firm is looking for one Hard Ware/Soft Ware Technician (1-2 years experience in IT vendor industry. Send CV to bisc@zamnet.zm
3. A local IT firm is looking for two IT Consultants (2-5 Years experience). Send CV to bisc@zamnet.zm
4. Three IT Firms are looking for IT Sales Executive with 2-4 Years experience. Send CV to bisc@zamnet.zm

Training and Workshops

1. IT Sales seminar on Friday 15th August,2008. Only 4 places remaining. Contact milnerma@yahoo.com or 097 7 788597
2. ICT Seminar in Kabwe on Friday 22nd August, 2008 from 17:00 to 19:00 hrs. e-brain forum of Zambia Central Province Chapter are hosting the seminar.
3. Cyber Security Workshop in Lusaka from 25-28 August,2008   http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/cyb/events/2008/lusaka/  Sorry Team it may be too late but some of you had already applied
4. e-Learning Zambia Workshop. Watch the space for details but sometime in September,2008
5. Engineers Institute of Zambia AGM reminder this monthend
6. e-brain Thematic Group Meetings- August- September,2008 .. Watch the space for more details. ( Please register either in Technical, Education, Agriculture, e-goverment and health)
7. CEEC ICT Sector code Committee meeting. Members will be advised on new dates for meeting.
8. CSZ Professional Development Committee’s IT students Technological Update seminar at Evelyn Hone College on Thursday, 21st August,2008 from 16:00-18:30.
9. IT Manager’s Round Table has been postponed to 18-19th September,2008. Letters of invitations shall be circulated and the number of interested members was overwealming and only 12 participants can be accomodated. milnerma@yahoo.com
    
   N.B Please let us have local ICT events sent to the undersigned so that we are all kept updated and network and share knowledge.

Job Purpose

As an IT Project and Planning Manager, you will play a key role in managing and delivering multiple strategic projects within the company, often simultaneously. We are looking for intelligent, confident, motivated Project Manager to manage and take responsibility for the delivery of projects. You will report to the IT Director (Project Management Office). You will work with a team of highly dynamic people in a fast paced environment and collaborate with Product Specialists and the Product Steering Group.

Reporting To The Information Technology Director the Following will be the Key Responsibilities:

A. Project management:

• Implement project plans, managing them to ensure successful delivery
• Apply the PM Methodology to fit the project
• Ensure every project is effectively initiated and at completion closed with involvement from business stakeholders
• Ensure required project documents are signed off as required by the Project Office
• Manage project dependencies and constraints
• Plan resource needs and work with team managers to resolve constraints and issues
• Effectively raise project related risks and issues and make sure they are resolved
• Communicate project progress through effective status reporting
• Attend/organise/chair and minute project/development related meetings
• Manage project change management
• Pro-actively contribute to improvement of PM Methods (tools, processes)
• Pro-actively contribute to improvement of IT KPIs

B. Documentation:

• Work with the partners to ensure that scope and requirements are accurately specified for projects and that appropriate sign-offs are obtained
• Ensure that the development team deliver according to specification

C. Development:

• Ensure project alignment to SDLC through development, deployment and release management
• Oversee the development process (i.e. taking software from development, through testing and onto the live server)
• Ensure that all the pre-requisites are in place before each new release is made (e.g. development, test pre-live and live environments, roll-back plans)
• Manage project / development related bugs to ensure that they are prioritised and rectified

D. Testing:

• Ensure project alignment to testing methodology
• Together with the Testing Facilitator, manage testing lifecycle and
   dependencies to avoid conflict

E. IT and PSG:

• Work with Billing, VAS, Architecture and Application Support to ensure applications are correctly architected and supported

Requirements:

• University Degree in Business & Computer Science
• Project Management Qualification
• Solid Technology Project Management experience (5 years or more)
• Experience of working with technology development teams
• Good working knowledge and demonstrable experience with Project Methodologies
• Good working knowledge and demonstrable experience with SDLC’s
• Flexible. Must be able to run multiple projects at any one time
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to mitigate risk
• Good judgment and decision-making skills
• Possess excellent oral/written communications skills providing the ability to engage with business sponsors and owners
• Mobile telecommunications experience will be an added advantage

Personal Behaviour Required in the Post

The job holder must be a people person with excellent interpersonal, organising and planning skills. The job holder must have the following qualities – Integrity – Honesty, trustworthiness and also exhibit professionalism.

In addition to the Assistant Director position, Computer Aid is also looking for Projects Managers to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Projects Manager will manage the full project cycle of a range of Computer Aid ICT4D projects from project design and fundraising through implementation to monitoring and evaluation. To receive a job description and application form send a blank email to projects@computeraid.org

The deadline for the receipt of application forms is 5pm on Thurday July
10th.

In addition to teaching, supervision and research, the applicant will be expected to play a pivotal role in a special project supporting African professionals attending UCT’s postgraduate programme.

The incumbent will be expected to take responsibility for the following:

• designing and developing ICT in Education postgraduate courses
• teaching ICT in Education postgraduate courses
• supervising PhD and Master’s students
• overseeing the selection of candidates for the African educational technology bursary awards
• supporting the bursary recipients
• identifying and developing new teaching programmes
• identifying and leading niche research areas.

In addition, the incumbent is expected to participate, where feasible, in CET’s general activities and projects.

Appointment to this position requires:

• a PhD at Associate Professor level, OR nearing completion of a PhD at Senior Lecturer level
• extensive postgraduate teaching experience
• relevant supervision experience with evidence of successful Master’s and (at Associate Professor level) PhD student completion
• solid relevant research experience with peer-reviewed outputs
• sound knowledge of current research trends in the field of ICTs in Education
• experience in supporting students from a variety of backgrounds.

In addition to ICT in Education experience, exposure to and experience in higher education teaching and supervising in disciplines other than those directly linked to the ICT in Education area would be advantageous, as would relevant knowledge of the challenges faced by African educational technology professionals.

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is:

• Associate Professor – R422 154
• Senior Lecturer – R361 232

Please send:

• a letter of motivation
• a full CV (no certificates)
• a one-page summary of your CV
• the names, e-mail and telephone details of three contactable referees to:

Mrs R. Daniels (Ref:1698-MG),
Staff Recruitment & Selection,
University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7700, by 30 June 2008
tel. 021 650 2220
e-mail: Roslyn.Daniels@uct.ac.za
Website: www.ched.uct.ac.za

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