Location: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa
Deadline: Sep 14, 2023
Job Description
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Database Manager Position who meet the following requirements to apply.
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Head of ICT department the Database Manager will be responsible for maintaining data integrity and security to NEBE’s existing database system and will create and manage feasible optimal database system to support the election process. The Database Administrator will also use updated software to store and organize data and make sure database systems are updated and up to organizational standards.
Major Responsibilities
- Design and take care of computer database systems and make it accessible for use
- Carry out plans for maintenance and updates of the database system
- Manage, Supervise and Monitor NEBE’s existing database system and work on system modification plan
- Install and configure new version of database management system to support the election process
- Ensure the security of organizational’ data
- Develop, implement and maintain change control and testing process
- Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
- Manage the security and disaster recovery system of the database
- Give privilege to access control
- Plan for database administration and management
- Ensure that there is provision for data security and recovery control
- Ensure that database software is installed according to company procedure
- Keeping databases up to date
- Responsible for submitting reports on timely basses
- Experience with SQL Server and SharePoint Database Services administration, data backs-up, data recovery, and updated and fix security patches
- liaising with programmers, applications /operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
- Follow instructions of managers and perform any task as required
Required number: One
Reports to: Head, ICT Department
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements on academic qualification:
- BA/BSC/MA/MSc. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Information system, Management information system or related fields
Requirements on Professional Experiences:
- 8/7 years of relevant experience out of which 4 years on leadership role
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrated professional experience and knowledge experience in Server, Oracle, Postgres and other database systems
- Domain level technical knowledge to maintain databases, ensure recovery and provide patches on MySQL and/or Oracle databases.
- Experience working independently on technical database administration activities
- Experience with SharePoint Database Services
- Demonstrated IT and technical skills
- Good problem-solving and team working skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality
- The ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
- Fluency in English required.
- Not be a member of any political party
How to Apply
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SEND NON-RETURNABLE:
- Application letter that explains why you fit for the post and updated CV, and Three work related referees;
- Application letter & resume should be saved by full name of Applicants.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.
Those who are interested can only apply through the attached link: https://forms.office.com/r/EiMyP5PrkY within 10 days from this announcement.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply!