IT Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of IT OFFICER – GRADE 7 which has arisen within Chirumanzu Rural District Council.

REPORTING TO: EXECUTIVE OFFICER – HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage information technology and computer systems
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures
• Any other duties assigned by the superior

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Degree in Information Technology/Information Systems or equivalent is a must.
• 3 years proven working experience as an IT Officer or relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
• Expertise in data centre management and data governance
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
• Experience and knowledge in graphic designing and system developments