About US:
The Insurance Institute of Uganda (IIU) is the training arm of the Insurance Industry in Uganda. It is also the representative insurance professional body under the Law. IIU is licensed by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) as a private tertiary institution.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the development and implementation of an IT strategic plan.
The IT Officer will ensure that all the Institute software is licensed, keep record of licenses and undertake the renewal process in cases of expiry.
Manage the network maintenance
Configure new workstations, laptops and other ICT related equipment.
Routinely interface with all other departments and clients online
Install, maintain and troubleshoot laptops, printers and copiers as well as managing their toner requests.
Set-up and support visual and audio equipment for training and other presentations.
Ensure the security of data from internal and external attack, providing users with support and advice.
Recommend hardware and software acquisition, operating systems upgrades and information materials for the setup of a fully-fledged modern information centre
Carry out full system backup, virus checks, removal and antivirus update
Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or any other related qualification with an IT certification from a recognized Institution.
A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar field.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different backgrounds.
Impeccable level of integrity
Effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Ability to identify key issues and problems from complex situations
Willingness to work long hours and over the weekends.
Good team player
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested applicants should send their applications along with any other relevant documents to;
Chief Executive Officer
The Insurance Institute of Uganda
Plot 91, Jinja Road, 2nd Floor Arrow House (opposite Club Silk)
P.O. Box 4184 Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 27th January 2017 by 17:00 hours.