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Applications are invited for recruitment against the vacant posts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad as per details below:-

2. Applications on plain papers mentioning the name with father's name postal address, date of birth, educational qualification domicile and experience, should reach the undersigned latest by 25 th September 2007 . The candidates already in government service should apply through their respective departments.

3. 3. The posts can be increased/decreased subject to their availability.

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4.4. 4. No TA/DA will be admissible for the purpose of appearing in the test and interview.

(Tasawar Khan)

Director (P-II)

Closing Date: 22 November 2006

Applications for recruitment of following posts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad are invited as per details below:-

2. Applications on plain paper, giving Name of the Applicant, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Domicile, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Postal Address, Contact Numbers, Choice of Centre for written test (any provincial capital or Islamabad ) should reach the undersigned latest by 22 November 2006. The name of the post, for which the application is made, should be clearly mentioned on the top right corner of the application and envelope. No documents should be attached with the application. The candidates already in Government Service should apply through their respective Departments.

3. The posts can be increased/decreased subject to their availability.

4. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test and interview.

(Rubina Akhtar)

Assistant Director (Estt.-IV)

Job Title: Software Engineer (Team Lead)

Closing Date: June 07, 2006

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Ministry/Division: Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Foreign Affairs Division

Duty Station: Islamabad

Available Positions: Listed in Table.1

Table.1

Conditions of employment: The position is offered initially for a period of fifteen (15) months but may continue afterwards. Good working environment with growth potential is ensured.

How to apply: The application, complete in all respects, including the attested photocopies of educational documents, certificates, experience letters, a recent passport size-photograph, may be sent to:

Project Director (Foreign Office Portal)

PF-4, Foreign Office Building,

Constitution Avenue, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad.

Only short listed candidates meeting the stated qualification/experience criteria will be called for interview. Ministry of Foreign Affairs is an equal opportunity employer.

•  Senior System / Network Administrator

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science/IT, Electrical or Electronics from a reputed foreign or UGC-/HEC-recognized university/institution.

Experience:

At-least 5 years experience of installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Web/Application and Database Servers, and other client or server software packages, at local or foreign organization(s) of good repute.

4 years experience of design, installation and maintenance of Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN) at medium to large organization with over 100 nodes networks. Professional experience will start after the completion of minimum qualification/degree(s) required for this post.

Skills:

•  Hands on experience of Solaris/Linux (UNIX) and/or Windows Server systems is required.

•  Demonstrable knowledge about features of different software packages, servers and operating platforms.

•  Hands on experience of defining and implementing System Security Procedures and Policies at public or private organizations and entrepreneurs.

•  Experience of Configuration, Management, and Troubleshooting of Operating platforms and software applications hosted on Servers and PCs deployed at different Government offices and ministries.

•  Well versed about the configuration and installation of database and application servers on different operating platforms.

•  Preference will be given to the professionals with industry standard certifications in the respective discipline.

•  In depth knowledge of the network topologies, protocols, tools, and techniques.

•  Hands on knowledge about security features of different networking/security products (software systems and equipments).

•  Hands on experience regarding defining and implementing Network Security Policies at organization(s) having reasonably large number of computer users.

•  Experience of Configuration, Management, Troubleshooting of Network devices (Routers, Switches, servers, DSL Modems etc.)

Job Description:

•  To manage the local and foreign hosted staging and productions servers hosting Websites and back-office applications for Government organization and ministries.

•  Interaction with end users to provide support regarding software and hardware related issues.

•  To maintain inventory for hardware and software components installed and handed over to employees of different Government departments / ministries.

•  Management and troubleshooting software applications, servers and services running on the infrastructure installed at different government offices and Data Centers.

•  To define and implement System Security and Management policies and procedures.

•  To supervise and liaison with software development/customization vendors(s) to monitor the performance of vendors and to ensure that latest patches of operating and application software are installed on the staging/production servers.

•  To communicate with web hosting provider for reliable, smooth, and stabilized web hosting of Government websites.

•  To manage the Data Networks of Government department / ministries.

•  Management and troubleshooting of the Network applications, equipments and infrastructure installed at different government offices and Data Centers.

•  To define and implement Network Security and Network Management policies and procedures.

•  Interaction with end users (i.e. employees of Government departments) to provide support regarding network related issues like connectivity with servers, PCs and other equipments on the LAN/WAN.

•  Database Administrator

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science/IT from some reputed foreign or UGC-/HEC-recognized university/institution.

Experience:

3-5 years experience at a local or foreign organization of good repute in a similar role and position. Professional experience will start after the completion of minimum qualification/degree(s) required for this position.

Skills:

•  In depth knowledge of the current leading databases, development tools, middleware tools, hardware platforms and operating systems.

•  Well versed about multi-tier vs. client/server models of software systems and database technologies (e.g. Transactional, Relational, and Distributed databases) in general.

•  Fully equipped with the techniques and technologies regarding backup, recovery, and performance tuning of modern Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).

•  Well aware of installation, restoration and migration of Relational and Distributed Database Systems across different platforms and servers.

Job Description:

•  To plan and manage the database systems according to the requirements of the Government departments and ministries.

•  To provide technical input to the senior management regarding database systems involved in the project.

•  To help prepare the project plans and PC-I documents for the upcoming projects.

•  To prepare RFQs of the new and existing IT projects with respect to their respective area of expertise.

•  To evaluate RFQs, and Bid Proposals from vendors for technical assessment and grading.

•  Software Engineer / Content Manager

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science/IT from some reputed foreign or UGC-/HEC-recognized university/institution with good communication skills in English (speaking, reading and writing).

Experience:

3-5 years experience at a local or foreign organization of good repute in a similar role and position. Professional experience will start after the completion of minimum qualification/degree(s) required for this position.

At least 1 year experience of content writing / proof reading for web-based content.

Skills:

•  In depth knowledge of the leading software development technologies and techniques relating to website design, development and maintenance / upgradation.

•  Well versed about multi-tier vs. client/server models of software systems and connectivity with relational database systems for Transactional and Analytical systems.

•  Well aware of all phases of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) especially design, testing and installation.

•  Well versed regarding deployment and installation packages and guidelines for new releases and patches of software systems and applications.

•  Good typing speed with correction up to 95%

•  Knowledge of word processors, spread sheet and other office productivity/graphics tools.

Job Description:

•  To update and/or upload the data/contents on the Government websites.

•  To manage resources and monitor the set process of updation of websites of Government departments/ministries.

•  To maintain/develop the software applications and websites for Government departments / ministries.

•  To Train existing government staff regarding use and maintenance of existing and newly developed software packages and applications.

•  To provide technical input to the senior management regarding existing and newly proposed software application systems, their performance and usability, and training requirements for existing staff of government departments / ministries.

•  To provide technical help during preparation of the project plans and PC-I documents for the upcoming projects.

•  To prepare technical/requirement specifications of the newly proposed IT projects with respect to employee's areas of expertise.

•  To evaluate RFQs, and Bid Proposals from vendors for technical assessment and grading.

•  Quality Assurance (QA)/Documentation/Contract Manager

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters in any field of IT from some reputed foreign or UGC-/HEC-recognized university/institution.

Experience:

3-5 years experience at a local or foreign organization of good repute in a similar role and position. Professional experience will start after the completion of minimum qualification/degree(s) required for this position.

Skills:

•  In depth knowledge of the leading software development technologies and techniques relating to website design, development and maintenance / upgradation.

•  In depth knowledge of the leading software testing technologies and techniques relating to website design, development and maintenance / upgradation.

•  Well versed about multi-tier vs. client/server models of software systems and connectivity with relational database systems for Transactional and Analytical systems.

•  Well aware of all phases of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) especially design, testing and installation.

•  Well versed regarding deployment and installation packages and guidelines for new releases and patches of software systems and applications.

•  Worked on at least one programming language (C, C++, Java) or Unix Shell Scripting.

•  Working experience Test Automation.

•  Experience in Product testing will be an added advantage.

•  Experience in writing test plans and test cases at the white box and black box levels.

•  Strong understanding of regression, integration, Interoperability, system level and stress/load test design and execution.

•  Strong understanding of Windows and Java application testing and debugging.

•  Experience using Windows/Java diagnostic and debugging tools.

•  Strong understanding of Windows and/or Java security model.

•  Knowledge of web technologies and standards, including web browsers and servers, HTML/DHTML, Active-X, JavaScript, SSL, etc.

•  Ability to anticipate problems and issues, and recommend problem solutions.

•  Experience in managing documentation of the project.

•  Knowledge of contract management.

•  Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Job Description:

•  To provide technical input to the senior management regarding existing and newly proposed software application systems, their performance and usability, and training requirements for existing staff of government departments / ministries.

•  To provide technical help during preparation of the project plans and PC-I documents for the upcoming projects.

•  To prepare technical/requirement specifications of the newly proposed IT projects with respect to employee's areas of expertise.

•  To evaluate RFQs, and Bid Proposals from vendors for technical assessment and grading.

•  To Set test strategy for Windows/Java applications and features for each release.

•  To generate test plans, test designs, and test cases.

•  To automate test cases. Develop and execute test suites.

•  To document defects and report project test status.

Graphics Designer

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science/IT/Multimedia/Fine Arts with specialization in Graphics Design from reputed foreign or UGC-/HEC-recognized university/institution.

Experience:

3-5 years experience in conceptualizing ideas and translating into camera-ready copy via computer and traditional methods; creating design proofs ; checking blue line proofs and press proofs; advising outsourcing development software companies on publication design, art work, multi-media projects, costs, and completion time

Skills:

•  Web experience with basic html language and html editor software

•  Experience with imaging software related to file formats and functions and converting various formats for web use.

•  Experience creating and designing art work, line drawings, and digital files via state-of-the-art scanners, computers and output devices.

•  Experience in creating, manipulating and formatting photographic images in digital formats for electronic and/or web-based documents and applications. Experience with imaging software related to file formats and functions and converting various formats for web use.

Job Description:

•  To confers with and advises clients on graphic design and multi-media projects

•  To creates design concepts and determines format, art work, photography, paper type, colors, typeface, typesetting specifications, ink selections, size, and finish

•  To estimates project costs and production times;

•  To creates illustrations, digital output, line drawings, sketches, and related art work; performs digital imposition

•  To coordinates printing; utilizes desktop publishing equipment in developing graphics

•  To provide training and work direction.

Content Developer

Qualifications:

Graduation or Masters with good English speaking and writing skills

Experience:

At least 1-2 year experience of content writing / proof reading for websites.

Skills:

•  Good typing speed with correction up to 95%

•  Knowledge of word processors & spread sheets.

Job Description: