VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH is a government-owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. On behalf of the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GTZ-Bangladesh provides technical cooperation to the Second Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project, UGIIP-2, of the Government of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. GTZ works in partnership with Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) of Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD & C).

GTZ invites application from qualified candidates to fill 02 (Two) positions as IT Assistant to be based in Dhaka. The Computer Operator will work under direct supervision of the Administrative Officer and perform typing of both Bangla and English documents, supervise data entry activities and maintain computers and other relevant equipments.

A.   Responsibilities and Tasks

The incumbent is responsible but not limited to the following :

• Maintain and manage computer filing of different project documents
• Typing of Bangla and English documents as per the requirement of the project officials
• Responsible for data entry, quality check and maintain liaison with supervisor
• Maintain accuracy and performance standards for data input

B.   Required Entry Qualifications and Competencies

Formal Education: HSC or Bachelors degrees in any discipline

Professional Experience: At least 3-5 years of professional working experience in a similar position

Other qualifications:

• Should be able to compose both in Bengali and English efficiently and fluently. Minimum typing speed should be at least 25 words per minutes in Bangla and 35 words per minute in English
• Should be aware with MS word, excel and other program.
• Good working knowledge of communication systems (telephone, fax, e-mail, internet and its software)
• Knowledge of IT and its practical application specially SPSS & GIS is desirable

We accept electronic applications only. Please send your resume (no more than 03 pages) with two references along with one passport size photograph, a cover letter describing relevant/specific experience and  suitability for the position (no more than 02 pages)  to jobs@gtz-bd.de with the subject line “IT Assistant, UGIIP 2”. The last date of application is July 05, 2009. Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls please. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality.