TERMS OF REFERENCE
SYSTEMS & NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR SYSTEMS AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
1. Background
In March 2022, the World Bank approved the Social Safety Net and Youth Employment Project (PSSNYE). The PSSNYE is an IPF of US$40.0 million equivalent, with an expected project implementation period extending over five years (closing June 30, 2027). It will provide much needed technical and financial support to the GoSL to advance the agenda of social protection and jobs.
The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the PPSNYEis: “to improve access to social safety nets and income generating opportunities for targeted beneficiaries”.
The project consists of activities continuing from the Social Safety Net Project (SSN) as well as new ones such as the provision of Economic Inclusion Support, entrepreneurship support package and activities implemented in new settings such as public works in urban areas.
The project tackles key constraints faced by different segments of the population. The different components of the project were designed to collectively benefit the different target groups and where they fall within the socioeconomic spectrum in the country. Component 1 (cash transfers) targets current or previous extreme-poor households, who constitute about 12.8 percent of Sierra Leone’s population, mainly reside in rural areas and are highly likely to be in areas further affected by climate change. The public works component targets eligible youth aged 18–35 from extreme-poor, poor, and climate-vulnerable households in urban and rural areas to provide income and employment support through public works activities aimed at improving climate resilience. The entrepreneurship component targets eligible youth ages 18–35 in urban areas from poor and non-poor households with some level of education to provide them with business training and grants and connect them with relevant opportunities for employment and empowerment through a youth portal. Finally, the project also provides for the implementation of emergency cash transfers (ECTs) targeting the segment of the population increasingly vulnerable to climate change-induced natural disasters and other types of shocks to support them through ECTs and the Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC). In terms of the resource envelope, US$17 million will be targeted to extreme-poor households, US$4 million to vulnerable population at risk of facing shocks and natural disasters, another US$3 million to youth from extreme-poor and poor households in rural areas, and US$9 million to youth from urban poor and non-poor households in urban areas.
The project is composed of five components as follows:
- Component 1. SSN Cash Transfers and Provision of EI Support (US$21 million equivalent)
- Component 2. Productive LIPWs and Life Skills Support for Youth (US$6 million equivalent
- Component 3: Employment and Entrepreneurship Support for Youth (US$6 million equivalent)
- Component 4: Systems Development, Institutional Strengthening and Project Management Support (US$7 million equivalent)
- Component 5: Contingent Emergency Response Component (US$ 0)
Component 3b supports the design and implementation of the activities related to the youth platform in collaboration with NaYCOM, with support from NaCSA, NSPS, youth councils, local councils, nonstate actors, and the private sector organizations. Through this sub-component, the project will also coordinate strategic meetings and decision-making between relevant partners during implementation of the youth-related components of the PSSNYE.
The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Youth Affairs – the implementing agency- is therefore seeking the services of a Systems and Network Administrator with whom it can work with to co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of the sub-component.
2. Purpose of the assignment/objectives of the position:
To write, develop, format in the content management system and upload content for the Youth Sector, MDAs and other development partners.
To write, collaborate with employing agencies and review blog posts, web content, newsletters, video content, as well as technical content.
3. Duties and Responsibilities of the Systems and Network Administrator
- Provide technical support to all project staff and beneficiaries.
- Install and configure software and hardware.
- Manage network servers and technology tools
- Set up accounts and workstations in all project operational areas.
- Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
- Troubleshoot issues and outages.
- Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls.
- Upgrade systems with new releases and models
- Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies.
- Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies
- Closely work with the Content Developer to upload all vacancies and articles.
4. Qualifications and Experience
- University’s degree in IT, computer science, or related field of study.
- A minimum of 5 years of Proven experience as a System Administrator or similar role
- Strong understanding of computer network infrastructure.
- Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices.
- Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.
- Ability to create network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
- Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management.
- Knowledge on system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery.
- Ability to create scripts in Java, Python, Perl or other language.
- Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Any professional certification is a plus.
- Women and physically challenged between the ages of 22-35 years are strongly encouraged to apply.
5. Mode of Application
All applications in writing should be accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) and supporting documents with the names and addresses of three referees, one of which should be the last or current employer and addressed to:
The Human Resource Department, Ministry of Youth Affairs, 24 Scan Drive off Spur Road Freetown.
Or
By E-mail application as attachment (including all copies supporting documents) to: amichaelnallo@gmail.com franklynamcewen@gmail.com, morrisonbgboyor@gmail.com
(Note: do not send originals)
Please indicate clearly on the envelop (in the case of hard copy application) or in the email subject heading and attachment (in the case of electronic applications) the post for which application is made.
6. Duration:
The Systems and Network Administrator shall be engaged with the project for a period of one year with possibility of extension based on performance and continue need.
7. Tentative Date of Commencement: August 2024
QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Closing Date
The Closing Date and time for receipt of applications is 12th August, 2024.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
