Computer IT Jobs at Girl Effect, Aculocity, LLC and University of Iringa

Deadline of this Job: 05 October 2022


JOB DETAILS:
Position Description:
The Help Desk Technician serves as the first line of defense providing Level 1 support to computer system users our engineering office located in Cape Town, South Africa. You will work within a team to assist in maintenance and operations of the corporate technology infrastructure. Providing front line user support for all of the businesses.

Requirements

• Associates or BA/BS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years work experience in Microsoft Windows desktops, servers and networks.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic desktop, notebook and mobile issues.
• General understanding of computer networking, security and infrastructure best practices.
• Effective organization and planning skills and ability to prioritize work on multiple projects with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including the ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds in equipment.
• Work with other information system individuals and teams and vendors in other countries.
• Ability and willingness to provide support during off hours when necessary.

Preferred qualifications and experience
• Microsoft A+ certification or other industry recognized advanced certification
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory
• Understanding of LAN/WAN, DNS/WINS, DHCP and mobile computing environments

Deadline of this Job: 30 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Background
For over a decade, we have been building social behaviour change programming and technologies that aim to create a safer and more accessible world for young women and girls, using the insights and experiences they share with us.
By successfully leveraging Girl Effect’s branded media (drama, talk shows, SMS texts and social media) to inform and empower girls, Girl Effect has increased the uptake of HPV vaccine and use of health services more widely in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi and Rwanda. In the coming years, we will be expanding this work in Tanzania and Ethiopia, working in partnership with the local government to continue increasing the uptake of HPV vaccines, health services, and routine immunisation vaccines for children of young mothers and parents.
We will build on our existing branded media platforms in markets such as Tujibebe in Tanzania. Tujibebe launched in 2019, and in the past year, Tujibebe has reached over 1.7 million girls with information about HPV. Girls (13-15 years) who were exposed to Tujibebe content (as a consumer) had shown an increase in knowledge and attitudes:
• More than half of girls (50%) who listened to the Tujibebe radio show (consumer) were aware of the HPV vaccine compared to only 9% of girls who had not listened to it (non-consumer).
• After listening to the radio show, 96% of girls (consumers) reported willingness to have the HPV vaccine compared to only 77% among those who did not listen to the radio show (non-consumers).

What we are looking for:
We have recently researched the barriers to vaccine uptake across Tanzania and Ethiopia. Starting with Tanzania, we want to take these insights into a Design Sprint with the Girl Effect team and build potential concepts, solutions, or prototype ideas to address vaccine uptake barriers. We are looking for a consultant to kick off the process by leading the project team through a workshop which will eventually lead to developing an efficient, effective, user-friendly prototype concept/ideas to fulfil the project objectives.
The UX designer would need to design and facilitate a design sprint workshop with the Girl Effect team in Tanzania. The 5-day design sprint workshop outcomes are:
• A shared understanding of the user’s needs, challenges & motivations
• A (clearer) mutual understanding of the problem at hand (evidenced by a succinct and clear focal problem statement for the project)
• Solution ideas/concepts generated and analysed/prioritised according to a logical & relevant set of criteria
• Prototype recommendations (including plans and/or considerations for testing) from prioritised ideas/concepts

Deliverables:

• Proposal of Design Sprint Approach (including the types of participants to be involved)
• Working in collaboration with the Girl Effect Team, plan and facilitate a Design Sprint workshop spanning no longer than 5 days to present research findings, define the problem, brainstorm prototype concepts, prioritise ideas and approaches
• Presentation of final workshop results and prototype recommendations
• High-level implementation or testing plan for recommended or prioritised prototypes
Expected Commitment
• This will be a 5 week part-time consultancy contract beginning 25 October 2022, subject to renewal based on future needs. The consultant is expected to commit 10-12 hours a week and one full-time 5 day week, which can vary depending on our budget and your fee requirement.

Location

• The consultant will be based in Kenya or Tanzania and must be conducive to working with teams in Tanzania, Ethiopia, UK, USA and India.

Intended Timeframe
• Terms of reference published: 23 Sept 2022
• Deadline for responses: 3 October 2022
• Supplier selection, contracting, and briefing: 21-28 October 2022
• Project commencement: TBC

Reporting

• This position will be managed by Girl Effect’s Director of Experience Design who will work with the successful consultant to ensure its timely and thorough execution.

Who You Are
Skills and expertise:
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills in Kiswahili
• At least 5 years of work experience executing and/or leading user experience deliverables (with a portfolio showing outputs, techniques, processes, tools and breadth of knowledge)
• A Bachelors/Masters level degree in Design, Design Thinking, Human-Centred Design, Human-Computer Interaction or other relevant and equivalent qualification
• Experience working with distributed teams (and technological tools that allow for such work)
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, communication & interpersonal skills
• Expertise in running workshops with participants who are in-person, remote or a mix of both (including the requisite facilitation techniques and tools)
• A strong awareness of service, product & interaction design
• Willingness to adapt, be flexible, and improvise as the situation requires it
• Ability to keep the group’s energy levels high and their focus on the tasks at hand

Proposal Submission
Interested consultants are asked to submit the following to support their candidature (Max 5-10 pages):
• Your understanding of the brief and why you feel you are well placed to advise us on this
o Showcase any previous relevant work experience
• Contact details of three referees that can attest to the scope and magnitude of similar assignments
• CV with a cover letter
• Proposed consultancy fees

Evaluation Criteria
The criteria against which proposals will be evaluated are listed below:

Technical
Evaluation
• Interpretation and understanding of this TOR-10%
• Relevant experience as demonstrated by CV – 20%
• Technical UX deliverable execution experience – 10%
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in the field of Human-Centred Design and/or Design Thinking (including HCD tools & techniques)- 20%
• Evidence of a minimum of three contactable references – 10%

Financial Evaluation
• Value for money/proposed budget breakdown – 30%
• Technical and Financial proposals will need to be submitted as separate documents. Financial bids will not be opened until the technical evaluation and then only for those proposals deemed qualified and responsive.
• Please note that Girl Effect is not liable for any cost incurred during the award/contract preparation, submission, or negotiation of the award/contract. All submitted documentation and/or materials shall become and remain the property of Girl Effect.
• VALIDITY of the proposal shall be for 90 days from the date of bid closure.

Equal
Opportunities
• Girl Effect is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• We are committed to building an organisation that is truly representative of the communities that we serve. To this end, due regard will be paid to procuring consultancy services of organisations and individuals with a deep understanding and experience of our programming markets and diverse professional, academic and cultural backgrounds.

Safeguarding

• You may be required to undertake safeguarding checks. Shortlisted consultants will be assessed on our organisational values at the interview stage. The successful consultant will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policy. We encourage you to read and understand our safeguarding policy, the executive summary of which can be found here. We have zero tolerance for all forms of violence against children, beneficiaries and staff.

Tax

• Applicants are advised to ensure that they have a clear understanding of their tax position with regards to provisions of their local jurisdiction tax legislation when developing their proposals.

Disclaimer

• GE reserves the right to determine the structure of the process, the number of short-listed participants, the right to withdraw from the proposal process, the right to change this timetable at any time without notice, and reserves the right to withdraw this tender at any time, without prior notice and without liability to compensate and/or reimburse any party. GE shall inform the ONLY successful applicant(s). The process of negotiation and signing of the contract with the successful applicant(s) will follow.

Deadline of this Job: 30 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
The University of Iringa (Formerly Tumaini University at Iringa) is one of the Private Universities legally operating in Tanzania. It operates under the Trusteeship of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania — Iringa Diocese. The University has no religious segregation when it comes to students’ registration and or staff recruitment. However; the University is guided by Christian Values and advocates for the rights of its employees and organizations it works with and/or works for.

The University of Iringa offers Certificates and Diplomas on non-degree programs, Bachelor degrees for undergraduate studies and Post Graduate Degrees in the following disciplines: Theology and Missions, Business and Economics, Law, Psychology, Science and Education, Arts and Social Sciences.

In cementing its ties with the prevailing National needs, the University of Iringa runs two practical Institutes namely, Microfinance, and Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The University is located on the skirts of Iringa Municipality alongside Iringa — Dodoma highway.

Due to expansion and growth of its functions, the University of Iringa is in need of filling in the identified gaps/ vacant positions. It therefore; invites qualified and reliable applicants to fill this post.

Qualifications
Specialization and Qualifications:

• Holder of a PhD/Master’s Degree from a recognized institution with working experience of not less than 3 years in relevant field.
Note:
• Applicants should indicate Departments/ Disciplines for which they apply.
• Applicants should indicate the positions they apply in the subject of the email.
• Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
• Certificate for foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
• Recommendation letters from reputable referees/previous employer, alternatively a certificate of service will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates should apply in confined enclosing:
• An application letter.
• A detailed CV.
• Photocopies of relevant academic certificates and transcripts.
• Photocopy of birth certificate.
• Names and address of three referees.
• Photocopy of National ID card.

Salary:
The salary is attractive as spelt out in the University Scheme of Service

Fringe Benefits: in accordance to the University regulations

• If you meet the above requirements and wish to join any of the above units, please send your current CV with certified academic certificates and transcripts to the address below. Indicate three reputable names of referees, their contact addresses, e-mail and phone numbers. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Deadline of this Job: 30 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
The University of Iringa (Formerly Tumaini University at Iringa) is one of the Private Universities legally operating in Tanzania. It operates under the Trusteeship of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania — Iringa Diocese. The University has no religious segregation when it comes to students’ registration and or staff recruitment. However; the University is guided by Christian Values and advocates for the rights of its employees and organizations it works with and/or works for.

The University of Iringa offers Certificates and Diplomas on non-degree programs, Bachelor degrees for undergraduate studies and Post Graduate Degrees in the following disciplines: Theology and Missions, Business and Economics, Law, Psychology, Science and Education, Arts and Social Sciences.

In cementing its ties with the prevailing National needs, the University of Iringa runs two practical Institutes namely, Microfinance, and Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The University is located on the skirts of Iringa Municipality alongside Iringa — Dodoma highway.

Due to expansion and growth of its functions, the University of Iringa is in need of filling in the identified gaps/ vacant positions. It therefore; invites qualified and reliable applicants to fill this post.

Qualifications
Specialization and Qualifications:

• Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma In the relevant field with an overall average grade of, at least, “B” from a recognized institution. Possession of a Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in the relevant field with an overall average grade of, at least, “B” from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
Note:
• Applicants should indicate Departments/ Disciplines for which they apply.
• Applicants should indicate the positions they apply in the subject of the email.
• Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
• Certificate for foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
• Recommendation letters from reputable referees/previous employer, alternatively a certificate of service will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates should apply in confined enclosing:
• An application letter.
• A detailed CV.
• Photocopies of relevant academic certificates and transcripts.
• Photocopy of birth certificate.
• Names and address of three referees.
• Photocopy of National ID card.

Salary:
The salary is attractive as spelt out in the University Scheme of Service

Fringe Benefits: in accordance to the University regulations