Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Contract Positions

The Ministry of Education is engaged in the roll out of a comprehensive Information and Communications Technology (ICT) strategy and plan for the Ministry and its Schools. An exciting opportunity exists for managers / ICT professionals to join our team. Applications are therefore invited to fill the following positions, on contract, for a period of three years. An attractive compensation package and other terms and conditions are being offered.

ONE (1) MANAGER ICT EDUCATION SYSTEMS

JOB SUMMARY:-
The Manager Education Systems is responsible for the ongoing identificatio, planning, design, development/procurement and successful support/maintenancej of Ministry of Education's Core Process ICT Applications.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Manages the Education Systems Application Portfolio according to best practice Application Management principles, including requirements, configuration and release management.
• Oversees and coordinates work of others to develop, test, install, and modify applications.
• Directs studies pertaining to development of new information systems to meet current and projected needs, including making recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organisational changes.
• Analyses and evaluates programs and systems to determine how well they meet the requirements of Educational Systems users.
• Oversees continuity management, ensuring preparations are made for business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Conducts performance reviews and career development planning for staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:-

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to ICT and e-Business, Computer Science, Computer Business Systems or Management Information Systems.
• At least ten years practical and management experience in the fields of ICT Project Administration.
• At least two years practical and management experience in the fields of public sector administration or e-Government.
• At least five years experience in managing teams in a fast-paced project setting.
  OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

All applications should be addressed to:

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education
#18 Alexandra Street
ST. CLAIR
Attention:
Director Human Resources,
(Planning and Consulting Services)

Deadline date for submission:
Friday
July 4th,20008.

Terms and conditions of employment will be negotiated with the Chief Personnel Officer and approved by the Minister of education.

Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.