Application Deadline: 15-04-2017
Description
Rijk Zwaan is active worldwide as a vegetable breeding company that
focuses on the development of high-quality vegetable varieties for
professional growers. Mutual respect, a strong sense of responsibility
and a high degree of employee involvement are the important starting
points for our company. Rijk Zwaan is active in Tanzania in seed
production and breeding support (Rijk Zwaan Q-Sem, in Tengeru Arusha)
and in breeding and product development (Rijk Zwaan Afrisem, in Usa
River, Arusha). Currently we have more than 300 employees and as we
continue to grow we have the following vacancies for dedicated diligent
Tanzanians:
Job Title: ICT Specialist (1 POST)
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Summary:
The ICT professional will be responsible for maintaining and developing
the ICT infrastructure and applications of Rijk Zwaan in Tanzania and
occasionally other subsidiaries. The ICT infrastructure is connected and
highly integrated with the global ICT-infrastructure of the Rijk Zwaan
Group. It is important that our future colleague is capable to find the
right balance between being highly self supporting and the obligation to
comply to the central ICT solutions and policies of Rijk Zwaan. We will
facilitate an introduction and training programme at our headquarter in
the Netherlands.
Qualification: A minimum of Bachelor Degree in IT or Computer Science
Experience: At least four (4) years working experience in IT
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and maintenance of local IT Infrastructures (hardware, network, telephony, etc.)
• Support and maintenance of local users of IT facilities (end-users)
• Assist local RZ employees in using applications
• Participate in international projects and activities
• Communication with / point of contact of IMS department in The Netherlands
• Contact point for local (IT) suppliers
• Create and maintain (IT) documentation
• Support implementation of new versions of the standard business
applications for Breeding, Production, Logistics, Finance and HR
• Other activities necessary to support the growth of Rijk Zwaan
.
Required Capabilities
• Able to work on his/her own, coordinate and communicate properly (both internally as externally)
• Broad ICT knowledge and experience
• Multi-tasking. Hands on experience in Windows OS ( both server and client OS), Citrix and Lotus Notes
• Experience with HP and/or Cisco UCS (server), Cisco network technology or similar products
• Preferable experience with mobile devices and climate computers
• Being able to make yourself clear (both verbal as non-verbal) in English
• Enthusiastic and inquisitive
• Willing to travel
Background and education
• Education: Bachelor degree or comparable level
• Experience: minimal 3 years working as an IT professional
• Living near to the Rijk Zwaan sites in Tanzania (Arusha)
Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to Rijk Zwaan Scheme of Services.
Tenure: Permanent contract
Application Instructions
How to Apply:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the
criteria given above, please submit your application letter with a
detailed CV attached with relevant academic certificates to, Q-Sem via APPLY NOW button below.
To be considered your application must be received by April 15, 2017.
Rijk Zwaan is an equal opportunity company everyone is encouraged to apply