Information Communications Technology Expert and Deputy Team Leader

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Project title: Support to the National Planning Commission Secretariat Capacity Development Program in Namibia

Brief description: The project consists in the provision of technical assistance: a Team Leader - Organisation development expert (880 WD) and an ICT expert (880 WD) who will provide (a) management of the overall implementation of the Project (b) ensure the coordination of the Project with the overall CDP programme and other donors’ activities which support this and (c) implement certain activities directly. They will be assisted by other experts (2 105 WD) to fulfil the results given below. The aim is to develop capacity within NPCS to provide quality products and timely service delivery in order to strengthen the institution in its contribution to the realisation of national development goals. It will be organised around 4 areas:

    * Area 1: Improving Service and Product Delivery.

    * Area 2: Improving Staff Competencies.

    * Area 3: Improving the Working Environment.

    * Area 4: Improving Management and Leadership.

Commencement date of the project: May 2010

Duration of the assignment: 880 work days over 48 months

Requirements:

Qualifications and skills:

• The candidate should have as a minimum a University degree in Information Technology, Education, Administration (an alternative to a ITC qualifications must be compensated by relevant professional experience in the area of IT systems development) or equivalent professional qualifications, skills and experience
• Fluent in the English language

General professional experience:

• At least 5, but preferably 10 years relevant experience in ICT applications, data base design and management, or administration, logistics and training activities
• Should have at least 3 year experience in a leading position

Specific professional experience:

• Experience in defining software, hardware and network requirements
• Analysing ICT requirements in the project
• Managing the design and implementation of data base solutions
• Training or organising training for users
• Organisation of workshops and/or training sessions
• The design, implementation and management of Management Information Systems
• Experience or involvement in the management of the maintenance of private or public buildings

would be an asset.