About EAC-CASSOA:
The East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (EAC-CASSOA) is a self accounting institution of the East African Community. It is a specialized technical Institution of the East African Community charged with the responsibility of ensuring the development of a safe and secure civil aviation system in the region.
Job Summary: The Information Technology Officer will primarily ensure efficient and effective management and maintenance of the Information and Communication Technology systems of the Agency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure smooth running of computer systems and ensuring users get maximum benefits from them.
In charge of installing and configuring computer hardware, software, operating systems, applications networks, printers and scanners.
Tasked with monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks.
Responsible for planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance, upgrades.
Troubleshooting and resolving network systems, hardware or software faults
In charge of coordinating maintenance, servicing and repair of computer telecommunication and office equipment.
Tasked with monitoring and maintaining CASSOA internet and electronic systems, AC equipments and generators.
Maintaining records of software licences.
Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports;
Setting up new users’ accounts and profiles.
Carrying out regular scheduled back up procedures.
Ensuring the website is up to date.
The jobholder will ensure the security of Agency IT systems.
Ensuring implementation of the Agency’s IT Disaster Recovery Plan.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (EAC-CASSOA) Information Technology Officer job opportunity must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science /Computer Engineering/ Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
Professional certifications i.e. CCNA, CISA, MCSE/MCTS or OCP is an added advantage.
A minimum of six years’ experience in the field of Information Technology, particularly in area of data management, systems administration and Integration.
Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and installation.
Previous exposure and experience in UNIX, LINUX, IP Network routing system, and security infra-structure.
Previous experience in the use and administration of Sunsystems is an added advantage
Practical Knowledge supported with certificates in web designing/development, Programming, hardware maintenance and networking is an added advantage.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical, strong problem solving skills/ troubleshooting capabilities.
Quick learner.
High degree of flexibility and ability to cope with change.
Good team player.
Highly proactive
Age: Below 55 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested EAC candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, duly filled and signed EAC-CASSOA Personal History Form, download here, photocopies of academic certificates and a copy of national identity card, birth certificate or passport showing the date of birth, quoting the job advert reference number of the position applied for. The applications should be sent via email (all soft copies should be in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat) or in hard copies and addressed to:
Executive Director,
EAC CASSOA,
P.O. Box 873,
Entebbe- Uganda,
Email to: recruitment@cassoa.org
Deadline: 15th May 2017