The Institution:
The University of Ghana was established in 1948 to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge and to foster relationships with outside persons and bodies. It currently has a student population of over 38,000 to 5,000 employees (Basic Statistics, 2011)

Description Of Job

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) ADMINISTRATOR FOR ECONOMIC POLICY MANAGEMENT (EPM) PROGRAMME

The University of Ghana is looking for an Information Technology (IT) Administrator for its twelve-month Master of Arts degree course in Economic Policy Management (EPM).

The EPM Programme is hosted by the Department of Economics and supported by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the World Bank Institute (WBI).

Responsibilities:
It is a full-time position and the successful applicant will be required to undertake, inter alia, the following responsibilities:

•  Take care of the smooth running of the computers and other information gathering and processing equipment of the EPM Programme;
•  Advise management on the specification, evaluation, acquisition and installation of all ICT equipment;
•  Liaise with the University of Ghana Computer Systems (UGCS) for better access to the Internet and related services;
•  Troubleshoot and resolve Network problems;
•  Use IT related skills to enhance the computing skills of the students of the Programme;
•  Responsible for the maintenance of computers, servers, printers and other ICT equipment of the Programme;
•  Regularly update the EPM Ghana website;
•  Manage the EPM video conference facility;
•  Ensure the active participation of the Programme as a member of the EPMAN

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicant must possess, at least, a first degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognised university. He/she must have at least three years work experience in the field of Information Technology. In addition, the successful applicant should be:

•  Confident, mature in orientation and self-motivated
•  A team player with good management skills
•  Able to work efficiently under stressful circumstances

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send an application letter and curriculum vitae to:

epm@ug.edu.gh

Closing Date: 21 September, 2012