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Job Title:
Information Technology Officer
Reports
to: Finance
and Administration Manager
Position
Location: Mbarara
Project
Description:
JSI has
received funding from the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) to implement
the
Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally
(SPRING) Project to work in the
Southwest
of Uganda with a focus on strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition
services in health
facilities,
and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen food
fortification efforts nationally.
Job
Summary:
Responsible
for overseeing all IT support for SPRING Uganda Operations, both within the
headquarters and the sub-offices as they are established. Assist in assessing
new technologies, technical guidance and troubleshooting. Manages IT resources
and consultants. Assist in the computerization of organization’s information
systems.
Duties and
responsibilities:
•
Development, implementation and maintenance of systems solutions and
applications including development methods and standards.
• The
day-to-day operation of central computer systems and servers and the computer
facility
• Design,
implementation, maintenance and day-to-day operation and control of
LAN/WAN/communications networks for SPRING Uganda.
•
Supporting all SPRING Uganda end-users. May include support for end-user
acquisitions, help desk
functions
and end-user advice, training end-users on software and trouble-shooting
hardware related problems.
•
Technical support to maintain SPRING Uganda databases
•
Ensuring the security of all SPRING Uganda IT systems and equipment
•
Management and implementation of all changes to SPRING Uganda IT systems and
applications and ensuring their continued availability and effectiveness.
•
Maintain access to the systems and undertake software updates and corrections.
• Track,
supervise and provide support on the use of pool IT equipment such as laptops,
projectors, cameras, printers in collaboration with the other Administrative
staff
• Provide
technical input on procurement of all IT equipment and accessories
•
Tracking and maintenance of software licenses
• Assist
the M&E team in data management where applicable.
Position
Specifications
Education:
• Minimum
of BSc Information Technology, or Computer Science, Microsoft certified course,
Cisco certified.
Experience:
• A
minimum 5 years working experience in a similar capacity with a reputable
organisation or well established IT firm.
•
Experience working for an NGO and/or in a development context is an added
advantage
Specific
Knowledge or Skills Required:
•
Demonstrated a high level of responsiveness
•
Detailed oriented and has ability to organize multiple and diverse tasks, but
the flexibility to adjust to program needs
•
Motivation and commitment to the program, the job tasks, and the work as a
member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong
skills in teamwork and Excellent analytical skills
• Oral
and written communication
• High
level of integrity
• Ability
to work on own initiative / proactive attitude.
Applications
should be addressed and hand delivered to the addresses below;
The
Country Manager
SPRING
Uganda
JSI
Research and Training Institute
Block 01
Plot 295, Kaciika, Kacence,
Mbarara -
Uganda
Tel +256
(486) 660012
OR on 2nd Floor,
UHMG House,
Plot 20 -
21/27 - 28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda,
Kampala –
Uganda.
Or by
e-mail to: kojuka@spring-nutrition.org
Deadline
for receiving applications is:
Monday,
29th April, 2013 by 1.00pm.
SPRING
will contact only the short-listed applicants.
Those who
do not hear from us two weeks after the deadline should consider their
applications as unsuccessful.
JSI is
an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace
diversity. We are committed
to
providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and
employees without regard to
age,
race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability,
marital status, genetic information, or
political
affiliation in any employment decisions.
