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UGANDA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 

The Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) was set up by the Uganda Development Corporation Act 2016 as the investment arm of Government with the primary objective of facilitating industrial and economic development of the country. This objective is met through; establishment of subsidiary and associated companies, entering into public private partnerships with any commercial, industrial or agricultural undertaking or enterprises, assisting in financing and management of undertakings promoting industrial or economic development; and promoting and facilitating research into industrial development. UDC now seeks to fill in the vacant position below;

JOB TITLE

IT OFFICER

REPORTS TO

SENIOR IT OFFICER

DUTY STATION

UDC HEADQUARTERS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Officer is also responsible for the day to day operational maintenance of the UDC’s ICT systems through the provision of technical  support and advice to users across UDC.

MAIN DUTIES

•Provide technical support to UDC staff on ICT services, systems and networks.
•Participate in  the formulation of UDC's IT Policies, Standards and  Procedures.
•Define and monitor compliance with processes for the setup and installation of user-end hardware, software, applications, peripherals and others ICT base systems to agreed service levels.
•Perform network monitoring/analysis, performance tuning, trouble shooting, and escalating problems as necessary to maintain network  and systems performance that meets UDC’s demands.
•Liaise with other IT regulatory bodies like NITA- Uganda, Ministry of ICT and other ICT professional organizations on any ICT related matters to ensure compliance.
•Participate in building IT capacity within UDC through training and  mentorship.
•Monitor and report on the performance of network, system and application security solutions to highlight areas of non compliance. 
•Liase with the Senior IT Officer in developing and maintaining  a secure, dynamic and interactive  website /intranet  that  will  enhance UDC’s online presence.
•Participate in planning, budgeting and reporting in line with departmental guidelines and targets.
•Perform any other work for the Corporation that may be assigned from time to time.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS (1) (Qualifications & Experience)

 •An Honors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology , Computer Engineering or any other relevant courses from a recognized University/Institution
•Membership of or accreditation to internationally recognized professional body in ICT is added advantage
•At least 3 years working experience in designing and implementing MIS/ICT systems in a reputable organization
•Certification in CCNA, MCSA, MCITP, MCTS, A+, Network+  is an added advantage.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS (2) (Skill & Abilities

 •Strong team player
•Excellent customer service;
•High level of Integrity.
•Able to prioritise work effectively 
•Analytical and problem solving techniques
•Good Communication skills
•Database and application management / development.
•Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in ICT

Mode of Application: Applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts and certificates, telephone contact, names and addresses of 3 (three) referees should be addressed and hard copy delivered to:

The Executive Director

Uganda Development Corporation

Floor 5, Soliz House

Plot 23 Lumumba Avenue

P. O. Box 7042

Kampala

 

Deadline for receipt of applications: 4th February 2022

Applicants must not be above 54 years of age.

Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted