USAID/West Africa is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Computer Management Assistant.

The position is located in the Regional Executive Office and is primarily responsible for design, development, maintenance and administration of USAID/Accra Intranet, USAID/Ghana and West Africa public Internet websites.

•  The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the existing infrastructure as well as develop new technologies.
•  This involves extending and developing applications within the Mission's Intranet content management system (CMS) and developing front-end solutions that meet the Agency requirements and enhance the user experience of the website.

Salary Range: GH¢17,458 - GH¢26,188 (depending on qualification and experience)

Qualification Required & Experience

Education & Prior Work Experience:

•  A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems and Computer Engineering or in  related field is required.
•  A minimum of three (3) years of technical and computer operations experience, including two years of web development at a medium to large organization is required.
•  At least one year of this experience should involve network operations.
•  Network administration experience is a plus

How To Apply For The Job

For the full requirements (including citizenship, Security and Medical Clearances) for the position and job description please contact: acpersonnel@usaid.gov or http://transition.usaid.gov/westafrica/employment/index.htm

Interested individuals should submit:

•  Cover letter
•  Curriculum Vitae (not more than 3 pages in duration) and
•  Completed self-assessment form (available at the above website/email address) with details relating to three references to:

COMPUTER MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
USAID/West Africa
P. O. Box 1630
Accra

Or by Email: acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Closing Date: 26th September, 2012

Applications lacking any of the above three documents will not be considered. Applicants must address each selection criterion detailed in this announcement and the position description with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. When submitting your application via email, please start the subject line with the position title.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews

USAID/West Africa anticipates awarding one (1) Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement