Supervisory Information Management Specialist at U.S. Embassy Tanzania

Supervisory Information Management Specialist at U.S. Embassy

Supervisory Information Management Specialist

Job Details

• Employer: U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC Tanzania)

• Position: Supervisory Information Management Specialist (Internal Candidates Only)

• Announcement Reference: DaresSalaam-2026-015

• Position Grade: LE-1805-11 (FP-4 for USEFM applicants)

• Compensation: TZS 105,131,206 per year

• Work Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

• Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (CDC Office at Mission Headquarters)

• Eligibility: Strictly open to current employees of the U.S. Mission in Tanzania

• Posting Date: August 20, 2026

• Closing Date: September 3, 2026 (at 23:59 GMT+3)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Deputy Country Director (CDC-Tanzania), the Supervisory Information Management Specialist serves as the in-country lead IT expert. The incumbent oversees all ICT service delivery, strategic planning, systems architecture, network security, and infrastructure management supporting approximately 85 personnel and an annual operating budget of $15.4M.

• Strategic IT Leadership (15%): Lead in-country ICT strategic planning, advise executive leadership on technological investments, build systems architecture, and align field station operations with CDC-Atlanta OCIO standards.

• Operations & Unit Management (30%): Direct day-to-day IT support services, supervise and evaluate 3 IT unit staff, manage annual ICT operating budgets, oversee vendor/contractor SLAs, and ensure software licensing compliance.

• Technical Infrastructure & Network Security (30%): Administer enterprise LAN/WAN networks, server configurations, VoIP and digital video conferencing tools, firewall/data security protocols, automated backup routines, and facility security access controls.

• Staff Mentorship & Capacity Building (25%): Conduct advanced technical software/hardware training for CDC staff and external implementing partners, manage project lifecycles, and enforce data privacy standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, MIS, or an MBA paired with a relevant Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science.

• Mandatory Professional Certification: Must possess at least ONE of the following certifications:

  • ITIL Foundation

  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

• Work Experience:

  • Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible experience in computer information systems.

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in MS Windows Server/Workstation management and LAN/WAN administration.

  • Minimum 2 years of dedicated direct supervisory experience.

• Language Proficiency: Level 4 (Fluent) in both spoken and written English and Swahili.

• Clearances: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust – Background Investigation security clearance and medical certification.

Required Documents for Application

1. Updated Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Proof of Tanzanian Citizenship or Valid Work Permit

3. Degree Certificates & Official Transcripts (Bachelor’s & Master’s)

4. Valid ITIL Foundation or CCNA Certification Copy

5. For USEFM/EFM Applicants: Sponsor’s travel orders, passport copy, and DD-214/SF-50 (if applicable).

How to Apply

Interested and eligible internal Mission candidates must submit their applications electronically through the official U.S. Government Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

• Contact HR: [email protected] | Phone: +255 22-229-4000

• Application Deadline: September 3, 2026