DATA BASE ADMINISTRATOR
REF.: CFCA - TA - AST4 - 0902

Job description

Overall purpose:

The administration, maintenance and enhancement of information and communication systems of the Unit B "Capacity Building" in the area of Monitoring, Control and Surveillance of fishing activities.

Functions and duties:

Under the responsibility of the Head of Unit B / Data and Networks sector - the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Administration and maintenance of information systems and operational data bases of the sector;
• Implementation and maintenance of operational data communication infrastructure and web services, monitoring the good service of communications networks;
• Development and implementation of computer-based reports and applications for the management and analysis of data used for the planning and coordination of fisheries control operations;
• Contribute to the coordination of the Data Help Desk for users of the Agency, the European Commission, the Member States and other organisations;
• Liaison and Coordination with the Agency's ICT sector with the CFCA IT service in regards to basic IT and communication requirements.

Qualifications and experience required

A. Eligibility criteria

• A level of post secondary education of at least three years attested by a diploma in Computer Science or a related discipline;
• Minimum of six years of professional experience in a domain/specialisation relevant to the duties concerned;
• Very good command of English with a satisfactory knowledge of at least one other official language of the European Union;
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

B. Selection criteria

Essential:

• Good knowledge and experience in ORACLE Database Management System including data modelling, SQL language, reporting, optimization and maintenance tools;
• Good knowledge and experience in programming web oriented applications (JAVA, XML);
• Experience in data analysis and statistics.

Advantageous:

• Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software;
• Experience in works related to the maritime or fisheries activities;
• Knowledge in the development and maintenance of Vessel Monitoring Systems;
• Knowledge of the Community Fisheries Policy and the legislation applicable for data exchange in that field;
• Knowledge on European integration, the institutions and the Agency.