Principal ICT Officer at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) - Uganda

Position Title: Principal ICT Officer at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) - Jobs in Uganda

Organisation:Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Reporting: to the Deputy Executive Director

Deadline:  Apr 17th, 2014

Background Information:

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives mandated to coordinate the elaboration of standards and quality of products and services so as to facilitate fair trade, promote local industries and protect consumers. UNBS is currently looking for a suitable and qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Principal ICT Officer.

Principal ICT Officer: reports to the Deputy Executive Director- Management Services, and performs the

following duties and responsibilities:-

Main purpose of the job:

To provide appropriate environment, information and Communication Technologies that will enable UNBS staff to access information for services delivery.

Main duties and responsibilities:

v Develop and implement ICT policy and strategy

v Design, develop and maintain the corporate website, UNBS presence on social media and also support IT users by providing a help desk.

v Maintain server functions for email, internet, databases, file storage and administration

v Facilitate the provision of hardware and software in line with Directorate policies and procedures

v Provide assistance to all Bureau staff on computer related matters either directly, by way of advice or by liaising with organizations outside the Bureau, in solving the problems that arise from time to time

v Install and maintain the LAN, WAN and telephone networks

v Maintain security of UNBS critical data e.g. Uganda Standards and provide ICT training to staff

v Plan, budget, and procure ICT related equipment and supervise their maintenance

v Monitor closely, application of computer policies and procedures in force with the purpose of proposing amendments to fit changing circumstances or otherwise improve computer usage at the Bureau

v Represent UNBS at different ICT related fora

v Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor/or management.

Qualifications and other requirements:

• Possession of a Masters Degree in either Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering from a recognized University/ Institution

• Possession of Honours degree in either Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering from a recognized University/ Institution

• Possession of a professional qualification in either CCNA, Microsoft MCSE 2000, MCP, MCSA, MCDBA, CWNA, CCIP and other relevant qualifications.

• Working experience of at least eight (8) years, three (3) years of which are at a management level in a reputable organization

• Member of a recognized professional body is an added advantage

Key competencies:

v Good communication and interpersonal skills.

v High integrity, innovative, creative and self-driven.

v Ability to conduct an IT planning, policy and feasibility study

v Skills in system installation and management; Network design, management and security;

Network monitoring; support and service delivery ; and

v Skills in Documentation and information management.

Age: Between 30 and 45 years.

How to apply:

Interested persons with the above requirements may submit their applications together with attached  copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and detailed CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, Thursday, 17th April 2014.

The Executive Director,

Uganda National Bureau of Standards,

Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area,

P. O. Box 6329,

KAMPALA.