{Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

The Database Administrative Officer is responsible for the performance, integrity and security of the National Targeting System database. He/She will also have additional role requirements in the incorporation of the following principles to the NTS database: a) data remains consistent across the database; b) data is clearly defined; c) users access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs; d) there is provision for data security and recovery control (all data should be retrievable in an emergency).

Key Responsibilities

•   Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
•   Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast query responses to front-end users;
•   Mapping out the conceptual, design for a planned database in outline;
•   Considering both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users;
•   Refining the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model;
•   Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements; => Installing and testing new versions of the DBMS;
•   Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
•   Controlling access permissions and privileges;
•   Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans;
•   Ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
•   Capacity planning;
•   Communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security;
•   Commissioning and installing new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BE or BSc Degree in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science, Information Technology or related field,
•   5 years IT operation experience with strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices,
•   3-5 years Microsoft SQL Server experience.
•   Understanding of, and experience with, server-client computing and relational database environments.
•   Experience with data management and data processing flowcharting techniques.
•   Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices.
•   Good understanding of the organizations goals and objectives.
•   Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
•   Technical documentation skills.
•   Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
•   Self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
•   Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
•   Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
•   Good written and oral communication skills.

Reporting Responsibility

•   In the discharge of his duties, the Database Officer will report the MIS Specialist. He/she will prepare and submit quarterly reports to MIS specialist.

Duration of Assignment
The Contract will last for one (1) year initially, but renewable for a second year

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested individuals are requested to submit typewritten letters and curriculum vitae (CV) for the positions described above.

THE CHIEF DIRECTOR
MINISTRY OF GENDER, CHILDREN AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
P.O.BOX MBO 186
ACCRA, GHANA

Closing Date: 21 April, 2014

•   Letters should clearly be marked “MoGCSP – NTU Personnel”
•   For further enquiries, contact the MoGCSP or the National Coordinator, GSOP (tel: 0302-770246)

{Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

The main responsibility of the Data Analysis Officer involves understanding, analyzing, interpreting and reporting/presenting data collected from the field. He/she should present his/her conclusions in charts, graphs or spreadsheets, for easy understanding by NTS Stakeholder.

He/She must import, clean and validate and analyse data, often using databases designed for this purpose. He/she must also write reports, and answer questions concerning the targeting results. The officer should be able to generate reports to meet the needs of all stakeholders of the National Targeting System. He/she will work in direct coordination and be responsible to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.

The Data Analysis Officer will perform the following duties:

•   Develop and implement a workplan for data coordination, analysis and reporting
•   Perform data analysis, interpretation, recording and reporting in accordance with NTS guidelines and standards.
•   Facilitate Data collection, collation, data validation and storage of all NTS Data
•   Sort and organize the targeting data; both hard copy and electronic versions.
•   Transmit data report to Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.
•   Facilitate/Coordinate staff for data entry when required.
•   Provide data management updates in all internal and external meetings as required.
•   Analyze data for quality improvement purposes.
•   Prepare data for reporting, meeting and presentations.
•   Ensure data management procedures comply with standard of NTS policies.
•   Provide statistical analysis and longitudinal analysis of data.
•   Prepare and submit data required for audits.
•   Undertake any other related assignment by the NTU Coordinator.

Reporting Responsibility
In the discharge of his/her duties, the Data Analysis Officer will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. He/she will prepare and submit quarterly reports to NTU Coordinator

Duration of Assignment
The Contract will last for one (1) year initially, but renewable for a second year subject to satisfactory performance

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a Master’s degree in computer science, information science or management information science.
•   Knowledge and experience using MySQL database platform, with proven skills in management, design, analysis and implementation of large data management systems,
•   A minimum, of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
•   Candidates should possess computer skills, and analysis techniques.
•   Professional qualifications in statistics end experience working in a data-oriented environment.
•   Excellent communication and problem solving skills,
•   Ability to handle multiple assignments
•   The applicant should be a results/solution-oriented person,
•   excellent managerial, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
•   Demonstrated ability to build, manage and work in a team and work under pressure
•   National/international experience in Social Protection is an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested individuals are requested to submit typewritten letters and curriculum vitae (CV) for the positions described above.
 
THE CHIEF DIRECTOR
MINISTRY OF GENDER, CHILDREN AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
P.O.BOX MBO 186
ACCRA, GHANA

Closing Date: 21 April, 2014

•   Letters should clearly be marked “MoGCSP – NTU Personnel”
•   For further enquiries, contact the MoGCSP or the National Coordinator, GSOP (tel: 0302-770246)

{Qualtek Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

Job Summary

•   The successful candidate will provide application support for a banking software and its users.
•   The candidate will be expected to write scripts and work extended hours

Qualification Required & Experience

•   In Depth understanding of Database Management Systems
•   Bsc. Computer Science or any Computing field.
•   Preferred Oracle Associate or SQL programmer.
•   Preferred experience with programming.
•   At least 1 year experience with IT (support)
•   Team player
•   Attention to detail
•   Punctual to deadlines.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should email:

mkaninkora@qualtekghana.com

Closing Date: 02 April, 2014

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

A growing Non-Banking Financial Institution is seeking to recruit highly focused, motivated, innovative, dynamic and result oriented individuals with business acumen to fill the following vacant position at its head office in Accra.

Job Purpose

•   To develop and manage robust information technology system and support to ensure the reliability and integrity of management information system for the efficient operation of the company

Key Results Areas

•   Strategic Planning
•   Information Technology Development
•   Computer support for in-house system
•   Application Software Support
•   IT Training
•   Liaise with suppliers of Computers Hard and Softwares
•   Setting up networks

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of first degree in Computer Science or equivalent
•   Professional qualification, plus membership of a recognized information technology body, such as IMIS (UK), CISCO
•   Five (5) years post qualification relevant experience
•   Data warehousing and information technology

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicant are to submit: Detail CV, Brief Cover Letter, One page strategic vision or direction for the position you are applying for and addressed to The Head of Human Resource through email:-

expressjobs4all@gmail.com

Closing Date: 02 April, 2014

{Confidential,Tarkwa Takoradi Cape Coast,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

A reputable organization is seeking to hire the service of the under mentioned persons to take key responsibilities.

The Role

•   Installing and maintaining computer hardware, software and network
•   Ensuring technology is accessible
•   Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access
•   Must be equipped with current hardware and software applications
•   Perform other related duties as required during working hours

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person

•   Diploma or advance certificate in networking or higher
•   At least 3 years working experience

Location: Tarkwa, Takoradi, Cape Coast

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons should forward their resumes and cover letter to:-

spbapplications@gmail.com

Closing Date: 29 March, 2014

{VisionFund Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

For growth reasons VisionFund Ghana, an International Micro-finance Institution in Ghana is looking for competent persons to fill the following key position:- Network Administrator

Purpose of the position:

Reporting to the IT Manager, the holder of the role is responsible for network systems administration and management. He/she will be responsible for designing, organisation, modifying, installing and supporting MFT’s computer network systems. Install, configure, and support an organisation’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system, and intranet systems or a segment of a network sytem. Maintain network hardware and software.

Major Responsibilities:
Quality Service Delivery / Operational Management:

•   Establishes network specifications by conferring with users, analyzing workflow, access, information and security requirement, designing router administration,  including interface configuration and routing protocols.
•   Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, through put, good put and latency, planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration and testing of equipment, defininf network policies and procedures establishing connections and firewalls etc.
•   Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control and evaluation, maintaining documentation. Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs, providing references and support.

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•   Require Bachelor Degree with a technical major such as engineering or computer science, or technical relation field
•   3 years of experience as a network adminsitrator and experience with Cisco routers and switches, from entry level to enterprise level
•   Experience with Cisco and other firewall equipment and multi-layer farewall implementations
•   Experience supporting a mixed OS environment, integrating services from both Windows and Linux servers (e.g. Active Directory, SMTP servers, etc)
•   Experience in network design, implementation and performance tuning
•   MCP / MCSE, CCNA certification
•   Experience with SAN and NAS equipment, including ISCSI, Fiber Channel and NFS servers is a plus
•   Ability to work to aggressive and critical timelines
•   Excellent customer focus and inter personal relations skills
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organisational, problem-solving and analytical skills
•   Must be a committed and active Christian

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified individuals should send their applications titled: Network Administrator and CVs to:

hr2012recruitment@gmail.com

or

The Recruiter
VisionFund Ghana
PMB CT 78
Cantonments, Accra

Closing Date: 05 April, 2014

{VisionFund Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

For growth reasons VisionFund Ghana, an International Microfinance Institution in Ghana is looking for competent persons to fill the following key position:- System and Database Administrator

Purpose of the position:

Reporting to the IT Manager, the holder of the role is responsible for administering all the MFI databases and systems, including but not limited to, jBase databases, SQL databases and MFI business applications, the holder will also setup and administer, configure backup solutions. In addition, serve as a technical expert in the area of system administration for complex operating systems among other.

Major Responsibilities:

Quality Service delivery / Operational Management:

•   Manages the day-to-day operations of the MFI host computers by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance and repair. Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained. Applies revisions to host system firmware and software. Works with vendors to assist support activities
•   Performs troubleshooting as required. Work directly with IT personnel and business teams to resolve issues identified and escalated during daily operations and supervises operations staff including training and evaluating
•   Manages the data center and computer host systems including hardware, software and equipment such as air-conditioning system, UPS (uninterrupted power system) and fire protection system

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•   Required Bachelors / University degree in the area of Computer Information Systems, Management information Systems, Computer Science or Technical related field
•   With at least 3 years hands on experience in managing large databases, SQL server system administration, in complex systems design, programming and systems software and support. Experience in jBase, SQL running on Linux and Windows platforms will be added advantage
•   Knowledge of and experience in: Programming Languages and operating systems, current equipment and technologies in use; Unix and Windows system administration, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring tools, principles and practics of effective management and supervision
•   Ability to: Plan, organize and document complex system design activities and to configure systems to be consistent with institutional policies / procedures, comunicate technical / complex information both verbally and in writing, establisha nd maintain cooperation understanding, trust and credibility, perform multiple task concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively
•   Certification – SQL Server Administration
•   Excellent communication, customer focus and interpersonal relations skills
•   Attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to research and apply problem solving skills
•   Experience with Temenos eMerge / T24 Application (Banking System) will be an added advantage
•   Knowledge of Micro Finance Credit business operations in preferred
•   Must be a committed and active christian

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified individuals should send their applications titled: Network Administrator and CVs to:

hr2012recruitment@gmail.com

or

The Recruiter
VisionFund Ghana
PMB CT 78
Cantonments, Accra

Closing Date: 05 April, 2014

{SuperTech (STL) Ltd,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

A well-known IT company in Ghana is looking for: IT Engineer

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Strong ability to correctly execute assignment in strict timelines
•   Highly responsible and capablem of working strictly according to given assignment
•   Bachelor’s degree in Computer science / Engineering or related discipline
•   Must hold a valid MCSE certification
•   3 years work experience
•   Customer service oriented and willing to work for long hours
•   Knowledge and hands-on experience in:

1)  Windows server 2003, 2008, Red Hat enterprise server, Linux Centos
2)  Storage – EMC, Netapp, including inter-site replication
3)  Backup solutions
4)  Virtualisation solutions

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their CVs and cover letters to the following email address:-

stl.ictjobs@gmail.com

Closing Date: 27 March, 2014

{Zentech I.T Solutions,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

We are looking for a very creative and innovative Graphics Designer who will be responsible for designing and producing catching images, Multimedia file and etc.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Very good knowledge and practical experience with working with Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dream Weaver, Corel draw, Flash makers and other animation tools.
•   Extensive Experience with Web tools like HTML, PHP, JOOMLA, WORDPRESS is a good advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

send your CV’s to:-

hr@zentechgh.com

Closing Date: 12 April, 2014

{Swifta Systems and Services International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

The IT Support Specialist is a very delicate role that is focused on providing Google Apps Training, Integrations to Businesses and supporting the information technology initiatives at Swifta Systems International Ltd.

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and should have practical experience working with Microsoft Exchange/Mdaemon/Google Apps/Windows Server/UNIX, etc. Experience on migrating from Microsoft Exchange to other mail servers will be highly preferred.

Time is valuable and performance is rewarded

Job Summary

Training and Support

•   Maintenance and upkeep of all student and staff computers
•   Training students and staff on the use of available software
•   Act as key technical support contact for corporations as well as universities and government clients.
•   Deliver technical solutions through one-to-one communication over email and phone, effective prioritization, data analysis, and dedication to providing a world-class user experience to our partners.
•   Use Google Apps, specifically Google Apps for Business and Education
•   Identify and implement initiatives to drive customer satisfaction and increase efficiency across our head, torso, and tail customer segments.
•   Interact directly with customers on high-profile escalations to resolve issues.
•   Troubleshoot technical issues, escalate bug reports, proactively identify customer needs and work with Product Management and Engineering to improve the product.
•   Develop and implement processes and infrastructure to scale our customer-facing operations.
•   Keep up-to-date on current trends in IT and educational technology and recommend innovative solutions that will enhance the School’s services
•   Ensure availability of students information system and learning management systems for universities we are in charge
•   Participate in the technology strategy and plan of the company
•   Directly get involved in proposal writing to customers.
•   Expected to pass the Google Apps Deployment Specialist Certification within 100 days

End User Support

•   Desire to work with users to ensure the available tools are functioning
•   Quick response to our partners needs and issues
•   Willingness to spend extra time helping clients/partners understand the best use for available tools

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BA/BSc degree in IT and 2 years or more of relevant work experience.
•   Understanding of at least a few web (HTML, XML, HTTP), mail (SMTP, IMAP, POP, Exchange) and OS technologies (Windows/UNIX/Linux administration)
•   Experience in providing technical support or exceptional customer service
•   Fluency in English and any additional language will be preferable.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submissions (cover letter and curriculum vitae) from applicants who meet the following minimum criteria are to be made via email to:-

recruitment@swifta.com and  nyaya@swifta.com

or to the company premise:

Swifta Systems and Services International Ltd.
HSE No. 15 Trinity Junction
East Legon, Mempeasem Road
Accra

Closing Date: 11 April, 2014

Note: Kindly please use the job title as the subject of the email.