Information Technology Officer Location Kampala Job Category IT & Telecoms Work Type Full Time RUF/JOB/06/14: Information Technology Officer Office/ Department/ Unit: Information Technology Reports to: Systems Administrator Directly Supervises: N/A Job Role Tasks and Responsibilities Install, configure or calibrate ICT devices, operating systems and applications. Provide IT technical support and train staff on, among others, data management; IT security protocols; disaster recovery techniques and use of existing or newly installed IT hardware or software. Install and maintain synchronised internal network links and between the Secretariat and its Stakeholders as well as supporting the roll-out of new applications; Monitor and maintain as well as advise on IT security protocols, systems and networks. Establish and maintain user accounts, profiles, file sharing, access privileges, security and backup of data including responding within agreed time limits to call-outs; Maintain inventory of IT hardware/software and other resources including procedural documentation and relevant reports Monitor network activity (Local Area Network and Wider Area Network), implementation of IT programs/ projects and compliance to RUFORUM IT systems standards. Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults; including replacing parts as may be required Input and maintain IP addresses to provide network access to RUFORUM staff. Testing and evaluating new technology including conducting electrical safety checks oncomputer and related equipment Establish and manage a database of RUFORUM knowledge, technology and innovations in the agricultural system in liaison with the Knowledge Management Officer Managing and updating RUFORUM’s repository and linking in-house developed applications with other online platforms Job Requirements Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Administration, Information Systems or equivalent, preferably at Master’s level. Web Programming Software Development Database Administration and ManagemenT Experience Four years in IT work Critical Competences Ability to develop applications, analyse ICT processes and troubleshoot ICT systems. Analytical thinking. Ability to test ICT systems. Ability to manage ICT infrastructure. Ability to manage ICT information and application protection platforms Willingness to work over weekends. Interested potential applicants should submit their applications to reach the Executive Secretary, RUFORUM by 5pm on 20 October, 2014. Applications should be sent by email. Applicants should quote the reference number and job applied for, and should attach photocopies of necessary academic support documents, including letters from two referees. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Screening of applications will begin in November, 2014, and will continue until the post is filled.
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 08:41:11 +0000
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