The
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is a statutory body
established under the Communications Act (CAP 68:01) of the laws of Malawi, to
regulate the provision of communication services in Malawi in the areas of
telecommunication, broadcasting and postal services.
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is a statutory body
established under the Communications Act (CAP 68:01) of the laws of Malawi, to
regulate the provision of communication services in Malawi in the areas of
telecommunication, broadcasting and postal services.
MACRA is
inviting suitable persons to apply for the following position tenable at its
Blantyre offices.
inviting suitable persons to apply for the following position tenable at its
Blantyre offices.
Technology
Manager (Grade MA4)
Manager (Grade MA4)
Job
purpose
purpose
The
Technology Manager ensures that information and computer systems effectively
and efficiently meet MACRA’s needs and also provide operational support for and
management of computer networks to ensure they run efficiently.
Technology Manager ensures that information and computer systems effectively
and efficiently meet MACRA’s needs and also provide operational support for and
management of computer networks to ensure they run efficiently.
The
incumbent will report to the Deputy Director (Technology & Standards).
incumbent will report to the Deputy Director (Technology & Standards).
Responsibilities
·
Demonstrate
an understanding of current access/backhaul technologies of all networks
available in Malawi and advise the authority on which ones to use for its
CIRMS.
Demonstrate
an understanding of current access/backhaul technologies of all networks
available in Malawi and advise the authority on which ones to use for its
CIRMS.
·
Develop
and implement strategies that will help the authority to have a robust,
resilient and secure network for the CIRMS and ensure its availability at all
times.
Develop
and implement strategies that will help the authority to have a robust,
resilient and secure network for the CIRMS and ensure its availability at all
times.
·
Plan and
implement maintenance and upgrades for system software and hardware
Plan and
implement maintenance and upgrades for system software and hardware
·
Establish
and control system access and security levels verify the business rules and
validity of data being processed by the CIRMS platform
Establish
and control system access and security levels verify the business rules and
validity of data being processed by the CIRMS platform
·
Provide
training and support to all CIRMS users.
Provide
training and support to all CIRMS users.
·
Design
and implement an effective program for manning the network operations centre.
Design
and implement an effective program for manning the network operations centre.
·
Preparation
of reports and presentations to management
Preparation
of reports and presentations to management
Qualifications
and Experience
and Experience
The
desired candidate must possess the following qualifications and experience:
desired candidate must possess the following qualifications and experience:
·
Must have
a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or IT. A
Masters degree will be an added advantage.
Must have
a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or IT. A
Masters degree will be an added advantage.
·
At least
3 Years work experience in Network Administration or System Administration
At least
3 Years work experience in Network Administration or System Administration
·
Understanding
of relational database structures, data manipulation and data extraction
methodologies especially with oracle database.
Understanding
of relational database structures, data manipulation and data extraction
methodologies especially with oracle database.
·
Be able
to think logically and analytically in a troubleshooting and problem-solving
environment
Be able
to think logically and analytically in a troubleshooting and problem-solving
environment
·
Ability
to work with minimum supervision.
Ability
to work with minimum supervision.
If you
feel you meet the above requirements, please submit applications clearly
indicating the position you have applied for, to:
feel you meet the above requirements, please submit applications clearly
indicating the position you have applied for, to:
The
Director General,
Director General,
Malawi
Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA),
Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA),
Private
Bag 261
Bag 261
Blantyre
Closing
date is 11th August, 2017.
date is 11th August, 2017.