JOB ADVERTISEMENT: IT System Manager, Limbe

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative is a network of innovative Pan-African Centre of Excellence for Post-graduate education, research and educational outreach. Our mission is to enable Africa's brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling African future scientific, educational advances and breakthrough discoveries which benefit the whole society.

AIMS-Cameroon is fully supported by the Government of Cameroon following the signing on July 12, 2013 of an Establishment Arrangement Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding which covers all aspects regarding the organization of academic activities.

AIMS-Cameroon is seeking an IT System Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, managers, maintains, configures, monitors, repairs and enhances network infrastructure, all network devices, servers, systems and all servers related equipment;
• Assist in the maintenance of AIMS-Cameroon communications services;
• Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.
• Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Provide end-user support for Google Apps, Laptops, Desktop and all aspects of IT
• Documents all changes to the client infrastructure and all procedures and processes related to desktop, installation, configuration and technical support
• Provide documentation and SLA for all service on his responsibility;
• Assist the IT Manager Global Network on all Web and Mobile Applications Project.
• Work in accordance with the AIMS NEI IT procedures and policies.

COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree on computer science/engineering or related discipline;
• 3+ years administering a server network infrastructure and computer lab environnement for training or education
• 4+ years' experience in developing websites and/or web applications;
• Proven experience and ability to work hands on in a predominantly Linux/Ubuntu and Free and Open Source Software(FOSS) platform as well as windows server and desktop operating systems;
• Practical exposure and experience with some web development technology.
• Experience working with an international NGO, an asset
• Ability to work under pressure
• English Language skills is essential.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 22nd May 2015

COMMENCEMENT DUTIES: As soon as possible thereafter

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position is based at the Center office in Limbe and Yaounde Cameroon;
• Possibility to travel within and outside of Africa;
• Be prepared to work outside of normal working hours due to the 24-hour learning environment.

RENUMERATION

The renumeration package, including benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

TO APPLY

Prospective candidates must submit a letter of motivation and  detailed CV, together with the names of at least two referees to:

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences(AIMS-Cameroon)

POBox 608 LIMBE

CRYSTAL GARDEN

Or email to: careers@nexteinstein.org / careers@aims-cameroon.org

Should no feedback be received from AIMS-Cameroon within five weeks of your submission, kindly accept that your application did not succeed. AIMS-Cameroon reserves the right not to an appointment at its sole discretion.