Short Term Consultancy
Terms of Reference – Senior Information Technology
Specialist
1.0. Introduction
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan
African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate
of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training
through the innovative use of information communication technologies.
The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional
office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with
the two governments.
The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has two main thrusts:
(a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis;
and
(b) Not-for-profit development services.
The, Not-for-profit development services, aims at building the
capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing
access to quality education through the following activities: updating and
developing content; Open Educational Resources (OER) Development; AVU Capacity
Enhancement Program (ACEP); set up/upgrade ODeL centers; developing professional
networks through Communities of Practices; Research and Development; and
Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking.
Some of the Not-for-profit development services were delivered from 2005 to 2011 through the AVU Multinational Project I, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 10 African countries.
The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project
which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more
countries.
The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to
strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver
and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21
African
- Experience
with shared computing models e.g. Windows Multipoint Server, Ncomputing,
Wyse etc
- Up
to date knowledge and experience of the latest technologies and tools
- Experience
in design and deployment of eLearning Centers is an asset
- Experience
deploying centers across multiple countries is an added advantage
- Working
experience in a recognized University or Virtual University will be an
added advantage
5.0. Modalities of Work and Timelines
The Senior Information Technology Specialist will be expected to
complete the exercise in a period of five (5) working days.
6.0. Reporting
The Senior Information Technology Specialist will report to the
Senior ICT Officer or such other person as the AVU may designate from time to
time in writing.
7.0. Payment
A competitive daily rate commensurate with qualification and experience
will be offered.
The African Virtual University is an equal opportunity employer.
The African Virtual University is an equal opportunity employer.
Application must include an application letter and detailed
curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and
names with contact addresses of three professional references.
Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have ‘SENIOR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’ as the email subject
Inquiries should be sent to avuhr@avu.org
The closing date for this application is 08th October 2012 at
12.00 noon
