Posts
Position Title: NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND EARLY WARNING DATABASE PROGRAMMER - :
Location : Kampala, UGANDA
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-3
Languages Required : English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-May-2014
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 Year (with possibility of
extension)
Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 Year
Background Information:
Uganda is susceptible to highly devastating disasters, including
hydrological, geological, climatic and human-induced that exert a significant
toll on its population and impose significant socio-economic losses which, to
an extent, affect the country’s ability to maximize the benefits from its
economic growth and social development. The already high risk and vulnerability
profile is being further exacerbated by the impact of climate variability and
changing socio-economic and development processes. Shifting climatic patterns
and increasing disasters are resulting into a wide-range of negative
socio-economic impacts on the lives and livelihoods of communities, especially
in the key development sectors like agriculture, water, health, environment,
food security, and human settlements among others.
With support from UNDP, the National Emergency and Coordination and
Operations Centre (NECOC) was established under the Office of the Prime
Minster, Department for Relief and Disaster Preparedness. The centre is
expected to generate and disseminate early warning information on disasters and
emergencies as well as develop interactive database for different users
including the National hydro-met agency and disaster management nodal
department. The information generated will be used for be used for issuance of
Early warning bulletins and in the coordination of emergency activities in the
country.
In order to implement this initiative under the project ‘Strengthening
Capacities for Disaster Risk Management and Resilience-Building’, UNDP intends
to recruit a Network Administrator/Early Warning Data Programmer based at the
Office the Prime Minister.
Under the direct supervision of and reporting to the Disaster Risk
Management Advisor and with overall guidance from the Commissioner for Relief,
Disaster Preparedness and Management and the Director/Coordinator of NECOC in
the Office of the Prime Minister, the incumbent will provide technical support
to NECOC staff while working closely with the UNDP DRM team based in OPM.
The contract will be performance-based and renewable based on satisfactory
performance and availability of funds. Terms and conditions of service linked
to type of proposed contract will apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for day to day administration of Wide Area
Network (WAN), and Local Area Network (LAN) and server configuration,
management of overall IT at NECOC as well as coordinating and overseeing the
early warning systems development and roll-out.
Specifically focusing on the following tasks:
·
Plan, direct and coordinate the
daily operations of Servers and clients computers operations at the NECOC;
·
Ensures maximum issue resolutions
in minimum time and ensure maintenance of server based computer systems;
·
Evaluates new information systems
products or services and suggests changes to existing products or services to
better aide the end user;
·
Gain understanding of operational
processes and needs as it relates to technology and communication equipment and
work effectively with other staff in the coordination of IT and identifying
operational technology needs;
·
Ensures proper functioning of
NECOC’s information processing system and makes upgrades as necessary;
·
Communicates regularly with management
and all users of information services and systems;
·
Sets security systems including
managing the firewall, setting up an anti-virus policy defining Software
download guidelines, and defining disaster recovery procedures;
·
Bridges the gap between
information users and programmers by facilitating requirements for local and
wide area networking communication links between the parties;
·
Keep computer equipment,
hardware, and software updated to meet NECOC’s needs and monitors communication
equipment, like switches, router, and microwave link;
·
Maintains working relationships
with relevant stakeholders on issues of early warning;
·
GIS Services; digital mapping,
project support, systems set up, distribution of technical files;
·
Database Services; largely focused on
government supporting standards, shareable systems and compatible information
fields. Developing specialized systems for line operations;
·
Develops mobile (phone)
application on the national early warning system linked to the database server;
·
Development of a national early
warning system database;
·
Training of early warning
personnel and roll out of the national early warning system nationwide;
·
Generate information from
databases for analysis by NECOC technical staff;
·
Maintain and train relevant
personnel on the disaster and climate modelling systems;
·
Recommends appropriate
maintenance strategies to ensure uninterrupted systems usage and proper backup
and recovery procedures are adhered to;
·
Recommends adjustments to systems
and/or equipment to ensure cost efficient and effective systems/equipment
infrastructure;
·
Keeps current with technology
updates to ensure technology opportunities are taken advantage of, whether the
opportunities relate to speed, improved processing, cost efficiencies;
·
Performs other related duties as
assigned or requested.
Competencies/Functional Competencies:
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:
·
Understands the main processes
and methods of work regarding to the position;
·
Identifies new and better
approaches to work processes and incorporates same in own work;
·
Strives to keep job knowledge
up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
·
Demonstrates good knowledge of
information technology and applies it in work assignments;
·
Design and Implementation of
Management Systems;
·
Uses information/databases/other
management systems;
·
Excellent problem-solving,
analytical and evaluative skills;
·
Good writing and communication
skills;
·
Ability to work in
multi-disciplinary teams.
Client Orientation:
·
Reports to internal and external
clients in a timely and appropriate fashion;
·
Organizes and prioritizes work
schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;
·
Establishes, builds and sustains
effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external
clients;
·
Responds to client needs promptly.
Core Competencies:
·
Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics
and integrity;
·
Self-development,
initiative-taking;
·
Acting as a team player and
facilitating team work;
·
Facilitating and encouraging open
communication in the team;
·
Creating synergies through
self-control;
·
Managing conflict;
·
Informed and transparent decision
making.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
·
The candidate should have a
minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information;
·
Technology and excellent skills
in Server management and database programming and Administration from a
recognized University.
Experience and Skills:
·
At least 4 years related
experience in the field of Information Technology and Project management,
however experience in software development environment and use of current
technologies, such as Virtualization, mobile applications, and complex systems
is preferable;
·
At least 2-3 years’ work
experience in the development of and supporting early warning systems;
·
Must be able to work a very
flexible shift including weekends, nights and holidays when necessary and
manage multiple concurrent tasks;
·
Skilled in the use of computers,
adapts to new technology, keeps abreast with changes, learns new programs
quickly, uses computers to improve productivity and ability to adapt quickly to
a dynamic work place;
·
Generates new ideas, challenges
the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves
problems creatively;
·
Proficiency in the use of
computers and office software packages and handling of web based information
management systems.
Language Requirements
The candidate must be fluent in
written and spoken English.
UNDP is any Equal Opportunity Employer.
Highly Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender,
nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups
and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications
will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Application Deadline : 18-Mar-14
Read more information about this jobposting on the link below:
