Infrastructure Engineer (Level 5)

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Manager, Information & Communication Technology (Level 8), the IT Infrastructure Engineer (Level 5) is responsible for developing, enhancing and implementing information applications in accordance with the mandate of the Authority. The incumbent is also responsible to provide and maintain a secure, reliable and efficient computing and networking environment, to permit users to perform their functions. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Management and Administrative 

• Coordinates the development and maintenance of information and statistical applications in accordance with the Authority’s needs
• Manages the design and development process of websites and intranets for the collection and dissemination of Fisheries data 
• Leads and manages the applications development staff and activities of the section
• Represents the Authority at meetings, conferences, and workshops locally and internationally
• Develops conceptualizes and manages the implementation of an interactive information system 
• to enhance the collecting, analyzing and disseminating of information to stakeholders in the Sector. 
• Oversees the interpretation, formatting and dissemination of information on web pages
• Participates in the development of the Unit’s strategic and operational plans and budget. 
• Monitors project schedules and targets to ensure that objectives and goals are met and to, when necessary, institute corrective measures in a timely manner. 
• Monitors work allocation of project activities to ensure optimum use and development of officers and other resources 
• Develops and facilitate professional programmes to ensure officers are equipped to perform at the level assigned. 
• Reviews work assignments of staff and system utilization of staff for adherence to policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and quality requirements specified by the Authority. 

Technical and Professional 

• Directs the requirement definition phase and prepares procedural manuals 
• Prepares requirement definition manuals 
• Develops the conceptual design of applications to reflect/support users requirements
• Manages the development of automated information applications by defining systems input, output, interfaces and processing requirements to describe the data processing environment and make recommendations regarding the technology to be employed. 
• Provides clarifications on issues related to design process 
• Manages the process of conversion, training and implementation of plans by;
  • assisting in developing user and technical manuals 
  • supervising the program development testing, training of users, implementation and evaluation of applications 
• Conducts periodic reviews to identify opportunities for improvement 
• Participates in peer and team reviews of projects, effect the necessary action on recommendations emerging from review process 
• Ensures currency of established policies, standard and methodologies with respect to work being performed 
• Maintains existing information applications by developing new modules and enhancing existing modules/database structures 
• Manages the selection and assessment of software packages by; 
  • approving and/or developing specifications for application software required
  • approving and/or developing requests for proposal, and determining the most suitable options 
• Decides on selected purchase and implementation software packages related to collection, analyses and dissemination of data 
• Ensures users and user support staff are adequately trained 
• Designs and develops formats and procedures for the dissemination of reports and summaries to end users utilizing web-based and other methods 
• Coordinates, develops and implements the standards and procedures necessary to create the proper framework for the development and maintenance of information applications, websites and intranets 
• Defines and informs of standards and procedures for websites and intranet and other disseminations mechanism 
• Keeps abreast of trends and developments in standards and procedures for automated application, website and intranet development 
• Keeps abreast with national and international trends in statistical and marketing data collection
• Makes recommendations to improve systems in keeping with technological trends
• Ensures web page is routinely and correctly maintained and updated 

Human Resource Responsibilities 

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisal and recommend and/or initiates corrective action where necessary to improve performance and/or attaining established personal and/ or organizational goals
• Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Unit and recommends promotion, termination and leave in accordance with established human resource policies and procedures 
• In collaboration with the Human Resources Unit, develops and implements a succession planning programme for the Division/Unit to facilitate continuity and the availability of required skills and competencies to meet the needs of the Authority 
• Provides leadership and guidance to direct report through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching. 
• Ensures the welfare and developmental needs of staff in the Unit are clearly identified and addressed 
• Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Authority’s goals. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs other related functions assigned from time to time. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Computerized information applications to support decision- making in accordance with users’ requirements. 
• Data standards, procedures and application processes clearly and concisely defined and documented within the agreed time frame 
• Secure, timely, user-friendly websites and intranets. 
• Accurate databases maintained and secured at all times 
• Reports are comprehensive and accurate and produced within the agreed timeframe
• User-friendly information applications maintained as agreed 
• Information applications coordinated, developed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Authority. 
• Telecommunication linkage developed and maintained as agreed 
• Data backup and recovery procedures planned according to standards and within agreed timeframe 
• Applications developed are competent and in keeping with the required standards
• Manuals/Documents are in keeping with required standards in place 
• Specified applications implemented with due regard to adequate output and user friendliness.
• Staff performance assessed and appraised in keeping with the GOJ/ PMAS
• Staff needs identified and addressed within the specified timeframe 
• Recommendations made within the specified timeframe 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core 

• Excellent Oral Communication
• Excellent Written Communication
• Problem solving and decision making
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Goal/Results oriented 
• Planning and Organizing skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 

Technical 

• Comprehensive knowledge of information technology principles 
• Sound working knowledge of database products to include Windows Operating System and Microsoft SQL server 
• Sound working knowledge of 4 GL computer programming 
• Statistical software including but not exclusive to SPSS 
• Structured software design and programming 
• Relational database management 
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2003 Database 
• Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic.NET 
• Integration of multi-vendor application software
• Web Development Tools (Microsoft Frontpage, ASP.Net, HTML, JAVA Programming Languages) 
• Supervisory Management skills 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or related field 
• Professional database certification MCDBA 
• Minimum two years’ experience in computer programming and database administration Training in the following areas would be an asset 
• Structured design and 4 GL programming 
• Relational database development and maintenance 
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2003 
• Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic.NET 
• Web Development tools 
• Integration and multi-vendor application software 

OR 

• B. Sc. in Computer Science or related field or equivalent 
• At least 4 years’ experience as a Programmer/Analyst 
• Supervisory Management training and Project Management skills would be considered assets
• Experience in working with statistical programmes and databases 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Required to travel locally. 
• Critical deadlines to be met.

We appreciate your interest in these positions; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.