Computer Management Specialist (Systems Manager)

Within the Executive Office of USAID/Liberia the Executive Office’s Information Technology (IT) team is responsible for providing computer network operations and support to the Mission’s approximately 107 staff. The USAID/Liberia Information Management Specialist (Systems Manager) is the principal advisor, manager and technical expert on all aspects of computer systems for USAID/Liberia and assumes all the duties and responsibilities of the IT team. Reporting directly to the Supervisory Executive Officer, the incumbent is directly responsible and accountable for the management and administration of the computer facility and related human and financial resources, systems analysis, programming, installation, testing, evaluation, monitoring capacity and performance on all platforms, maintaining security, operating systems and application programs. The incumbent will directly supervise two employees, Computer Management Assistants. The position is a member of the USAID Mission’s Management Team and escalates all IT issues to the Supervisory, or Deputy Executive Officers as required.

SUBMITTING AN OFFER:

Applications must be submitted electronically by email with the subject line VA-669-21-000010 – Computer Management Specialist (Systems Manager) [email protected]

Applicants may submit an application package prior to the closing date and time specified, unless revised.

Qualified applicants must submit the following documents, or their applications will not be considered for this position:

1. A current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, not to exceed 3 pages.

2. A minimum of three (3) professional references with telephone and email contacts, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and email contacts. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. At least one reference provided should be a current or former supervisor.

3. A narrative of not more than 250 words how your qualifications meet the Evaluation Factor above.

Candidates who are applying for this position must fully meet the education requirement (graduated and degree and/or diploma already received) as specified. At the time of applications, candidates must also meet in full the work experience requirement. There is no exception to these requirements.

Short-listed candidates may be requested to provide educational documents such as transcripts for degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other pertinent documents as needed.

Any attachments provided via email must be compatible with Microsoft Word or PDF and not zipped. Note that attachments to email must not exceed 25 MB. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Agency retains the right to cancel or amend the solicitation and associated actions at any stage of the recruitment process.

SELECTION PROCESS:

After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will convene to review applications that meet the minimum requirements and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. As part of the selection process, the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Reference checks will be made only for applicants considered as finalists. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS:  10/08/2021 at 17:30

 POINT OF CONTACT: Executive Officer, email at [email protected]