Assistant Systems Administrator, ICT – RP1 (Anglophone or Francophone) at African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST) Full Time

AFRIGIST is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position of Assistant Systems Administrator, ICT – RP1 (Anglophone or Francophone). interested and qualified applicants can apply via the details below

The African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST), formerly known as Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS) is an Inter-Governmental Organisation established under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) at Ile-Ife, Nigeria in 1972 for capacity building in Geospatial information Science and Technology, and related fields (www.afrigist.org).

The need for a Regional Cartographic Centre was first mooted at the 1st United Nations (UN) Cartographic Conference held in 1963 in Nairobi, Kenya.  Consequently, the 8th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of Ministers held in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, in 1964 passed the Resolution 164 (VIII) calling for the creation of Regional Centres for Training in Photogrammetry, Photo-Interpretation and Airborne Geophysical Surveys.

We are looking for highly competent, experienced, motivated, and results-oriented individuals to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Assistant Systems Administrator

Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Department: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Unit: Information & Communication Technology – RP1 (Anglophone or Francophone)

Requirements
Candidates applying for this position are expected to:

• Possess a B.Sc. in Computer Science with specialization in Programming and Web Development
• Have at least five (05) years cognate experience.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications comprising a Cover Letter, Academic Certificates and the Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should indicate the following:

• Name in Full
• Place and Date of Birth
• Marital Status
• Home Address
• Present Contact Address, including E-mail Address
• Office Address
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Secondary and Post-Secondary Education, including Dates and Names of Institutions Attended
• Qualifications with Dates
• Work Experience with Dates
• Current salary
• Publications
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees.

All applications with supporting documents should be forwarded online to: [email protected] using “Application for Assistant Systems Administrator” as the subject of the mail.
And
Physically to:
The Executive Director,
African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST),
Off Road 1, Obafemi Awolowo University Campus,
PMB 5545, Ile-Ife,
Osun State, Nigeria.

Note

• In addition to stating the names and addresses of the three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Executive Director. One of the referees must be the applicant’s boss at the present or last place of work.
• The cover letter should set out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position.
• Applications from nationals of AFRIGIST member states will be given priority.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.