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The PPDA is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated
Ugandan to fill the following post:
Position Title:MANAGER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Duty Station: KAMPALA
Organization:The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Supervisor Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Department: CORPORATE
Application Deadline: 27th February 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
Organizational Profile:
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is
established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to formulate policies and regulate
procurement and disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing
Entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local
Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post
primary training institutions.
Job summary:
To provide leadership and guidance to effectively implement the ICT
Strategy with particular regard to the areas of Information Security,
Information System design, Systems administration, Database development as well
as Information Management systems for PPDA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Align ICT Strategy with the organisational Strategic Plan.
b) Implement the ICT Strategic Plan and IT systems and Operations Manual.
c) Develop, monitor section goals and targets, supervise, and mentor the
ICT team.
d) Analyse the ICT needs of the Authority, recommendations, control
maintenance and security of Software and Hardware solutions.
e) Prepare regular reports to Management and provide guidance to enhance
the efficiency of major business processes.
f) Approve and monitor implementation of the sectional ICT budget and work
plan.
g) Liaise with heads of Departments to develop the Authority’s ICT budget,
based
on assessment of ICT resource needs.
h) Develop and Implement IT policies and procedures. Monitor compliance and
respond to queries and problems.
i) Develop and oversee implementation of the Authority’s business
continuity plan.
j) Conduct detailed requirements analysis and recommend the development of
appropriate databases in accordance with standard procedures.
k) Oversee the development of in-house databases, modify, manage and give
access rights to the system.
l) Troubleshoot problems that arise from time to time
m) Ensure the Integration of internal and external management information
systems across the Authority.
n) Provide ICT Support services to PPDA staff and PDE’s.
o) Identify ICT applications and assign responsibility to specific officers
within the ICT Team.
p) Control maintenance of hardware and software.
q) Liaise with the Human Resources manager on IT training needs for users
in the Authority.
r) Review service level agreements and liaise with IT vendors and service
providers.
s) Design business processes and work flow strategies for the maintenance,
access, and retrieval of data across the Authority
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of:
·
Honours degree in Information
Technology, or Computer Science, or Computer engineering from a recognised
University
·
A Masters degree in Information
Technology, or Computer Science, or Computer engineering
·
A Professional Certification in
either systems administration or systems development from the major industry
leaders e.g. MCSE or MCSD or CCNA or CISSP or ITIL etc is a requirement.
·
CCNA or Linux certifications will be
added advantage.
RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum seven (7) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which
should be at a senior position from a reputable organization
ADDITIONAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:
·
Computer networking, database
management and programming skills
·
Managerial / Leadership skills
·
High levels of integrity and
professionalism
·
Good knowledge of the practice of
computing, especially systems design computer and data security.
·
Excellent skills in statistical data
analysis
·
Ability to Manage multiple databases
·
Ability to Program using oracle, SQL
and other database applications
·
Ability to Develop and manage
network systems; WAN/LAN/VLAN
·
Innovate and think analytically so
as to trouble shoot and propose effective solutions to more effective software
and hardware utilization and management
·
Communicate effectively both orally
and in writing
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Full time employee on a 3 year renewable contract, based on satisfactory
performance,
Mode of application:
Envelopes should be clearly marked
“Application for the Post of Manager Information Technology ”
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to
automatic disqualification.
3 professional references are
required. Independent reference checks will be conducted.
A detailed CV including a
hand-written application letter, copies of academic certificates and 2 current
photographs of the applicant should be submitted to:
The Executive Director,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
5th Floor, UEDCL Tower
Plot 37/39, Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 3925,
KAMPALA
Not later than 27th February 2015 at 5.00 p.m.
