General IT Manager

About American University of Afghanistan

Job Summary

We are looking for a General IT Manager to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines. IT Manager will supervise the implementation and maintenance of AUAF’s current IT and future IT infrastructure.

The successful candidate shall have improved skills, a proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industry’s best practice processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

The General IT Manager’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Accomplishes information technology staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures;

Manage computer systems and network;

Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations;

Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance;

Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies, and procedures;

Ensure security of data, network access, and backup systems;

Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy;

Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time;

Audit systems and assess their outcomes;

Preserve assets, information security and control structures;

Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness;

Maintain organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies;

Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects;

Complete projects by coordinating resources and schedule with internal departments and external parties;

Have a precise plan for a disaster recovery solution;

Oversee current projects and future projects, assure that they are meeting all defined standards; and

Lead projects from the beginning until the end with period reports given to direct supervisor and proper and timely documentation of projects should be maintained.

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


The position requires the incumbent to reside in Afghanistan

BCS/ BIT – Required, Master in Computer Science Preferred

Minimum 5-7 years of IT Infrastructural experience with international organizations

PMP/ Prince2 Preferred

Cisco CCNA R&S, CCNP R&S Required

CompTIA Server+, A+ Certifications Preferred

Microsoft MCSE 2008/ 2012 Certifications Required

A thorough knowledge and technical understanding of the following:
o Windows (XP, Win7, Win8, Win10, Server 20XX)
o Macintosh OS
o Linux
o Active Directory - AAA
o Cisco
o Dell/ HP
o VMware/ Hyper-V
o MySQL
o SAN/ NAS
o Networking
o Security

Leadership Skills and Problem Solving Skills

Accountability and Service Oriented

Quality Oriented, Initiative, Coaching, Integrity, Reliability and Result Oriented

Excellent verbal and written communication

Proven working experience as an IT manager or relevant experience

Leadership and team management

Ability to build relationships

Project Management and Implementations skills

Datacenters management and data governance

Disaster and Recovery Management

Operational Effectiveness

Support Services / Technical Assistance

PPP (Policies, Procedures, and Processes) development and management

Control and Manage IT Audit and control

Budgeting and Forecasting

Systems Monitoring / Reporting / Documentation

Submission Guideline

Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter in one document as PDF or MS Word electronically. Applications are accepted in English only. Please include “General IT Manager” in the subject line of the email.

Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted on or before June 13th, 2017. After reviews of the applicants, interviews for the finalists will be set up in Kabul on the AUAF Campus.

Functional Area

IT

Countries

Submission Email

nationaljobs@auaf.edu.af

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