About US:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic development, with a vision as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally competitive Uganda where social transformation and economic development is supported through IT enabled services.”
About World Bank RCIP Program:
The Government of Uganda has secured funding from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance various activities under the Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (RCIP). The Regional Communication Infrastructure Program (RCIP) Uganda will complement existing country ICT and e-government Infrastructure initiatives by helping boost the already existing e-government infrastructure and bridge the financing and technical gaps. The project will be implemented by the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U). The beneficiaries will be the Ministry of Information Communications Technology (MoICT) and Public Procurement and Disposal of Public assets Authority (PPDA).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Tasked with planning, implementation and maintenance of core network systems.
Responsible for planning and implementation of the distribution of Internet Bandwidth and other services running over the National Backbone Infrastructure.
In charge of developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation to secure networks connected to the NBI;
Responsible for the provision of second level support for LANs connected to the NBI and other technology as required including performing scheduled network tasks, monitoring network and providing specialized training;
Tasked with the maintenance of LAN user documentation including hardware/software applications, support logs and other related information;
Recommending appropriate network hardware and software for Government and other entity networks connected to the NBI.
Participate in the development of a last mile blueprint for the country.
Providing advisory services to Government agencies and other entities connected to the NBI in planning, designing and implementing local area network (LAN) systems.
Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by his/her Superiors from time to time in furtherance of the above responsibilities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the World Bank RCIP Network Administrator job placement should hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering or related field
Possession of professional certifications such as CCDA, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, and MCSE is an added advantage.
A minimum of three years of experience in the in the administration of LAN/WAN/MAN servers and infrastructure.
Three years of experience in planning and implementation of wireless/wired LAN networks using technology such as Wi-Fi and fiber.
At least three years of experience in bandwidth management.
Personal Competencies:
Communications: Very good communication skills (spoken and written), including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences on environmental related matters, good negotiation skills and to prepare a variety of written documents, contracts, reports, etc. in a clear, concise style.
Teamwork: Very good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Integrity: Must be a person of proven honesty and does not tolerate corruption and unethical behaviours in all its forms and manifestations.
Innovation: Must be a person with ability to seek new ways of doing things efficiently to deliver value to our customers.
Customer Centricity: Must be a person who strives to satisfy customers and clients. Should be able to understand what the customer wants and delivering it flawlessly.
Quality: Must be a person who thinks of quality and continuous improvement in his/her work.
How to Apply:
All candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form, download here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Or via email: rcip@nita.go.ug (application must not exceed 10MBs)
Applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
Deadline: 11th September 2017 by 5:00 PM