About US:
The Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is a strategic institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for coordinating the development of human resources and research in the region. IUCEA is charged with a number of responsibilities among them being to coordinate academic and research activities jointly undertaken by Partner states and member university institutions. The main objectives of IUCEA are to (i) facilitate networking among universities in East Africa, and with universities outside the region; (ii) provide a forum for discussion on a wide range of academic and other matters relating to higher education in East Africa; and (iii) facilitate maintenance of internationally comparable education standards in East Africa so as to promote the region’s global competitiveness in higher education.

Job Summary: The Senior Systems Officer will analyze IUCEA’s systems requirements, design, implement and maintain critical systems for efficient and effective delivery of services in the Secretariat and to higher education institutions. The incumbent will provide technical advice, training and support to all users of ICT systems and services in IUCEA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Keenly analyze, design and implement ICT systems
Carry out periodic research on ICT products, services and trends to keep abreast with new developments in ICT field and to take advantage of emerging technologies
Conduct periodic needs assessment and recommend appropriate system solutions to address identified needs
Prepare systems specifications and coordinate the implementation of approved systems as per agreed design and specifications and/ or Terms of Reference
Give technical advice on the outsourcing and project management of major systems construction and development
Maintain and update the data systems and user requirements documentation
Maintain all IUCEA ICT systems and ensure they are properly working by conducting regular system maintenance checks on Financial Information Management System, Human Resource Management Information System, Registry records, e-Library and Library Management Information System
Work closely with vendors of IUCEA systems for upgrades and major maintenance
Act as the custodian of all passwords
Coordinate and implement mitigation measures to guard against security threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems and information data
Conduct ICT systems risk assessment and make appropriate recommendations to management
Carry out routine backup of all systems including management of off-site backups
Maintain record of all key software licenses procured by IUCEA and coordinate their renewal
Manage local, intra- and wide area networks, bandwidth and e-security
Design and update web portals and websites project proposals and participate in mobilization of funds for ICT projects
Design up to date information on the latest ICT education uses and disseminate to higher education institutions
Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Secretary from time to time

Key Performance Indicators:
System assessment reports
Records of all procured and renewed software licenses
Number of developed systems and databases designed
Number of project proposals developed to mobilize funds for ICT projects
Number of higher education institutions connected to IUCEA website/Network
Research reports on ICT products and services
Reports on security of ICT Networks, systems and mitigation measures
Number of IUCEA staff trained on the system usage and common desktop applications

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Senior Systems Officer vacancy should a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or its equivalent with a strong bias in business and/or software engineering.
At least eight years’ experience, three at middle level in ICT projects management and/or leadership
Detailed working knowledge in Business re-engineering and strategies, Systems Analysis and Design, ICT contracts and Specification Drafting, Data Base Design and Administration, ICT management/Leadership, Network Administration, ICT projects management, Business continuity/ disaster recover management, planning/coding and ICT training program delivery skills
Age Limit: Below 50 years.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their following application letters should be accompanied with the following:
Certified copies of the applicants degree awards
Up to date and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
Addresses of three referees, one of which should be the current immediate supervisor

Applications marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SENIOR SYSTEMS OFFICER” in hard copy or electronic be addressed to:
The Executive Secretary
Inter-University Council for East Africa
Plot M833, Kigobe Road
Kampala, Kyambogo
P.O. Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 256 251/2
Fax: +256 414 342 007

E-mail to:recruit@iucea.org

Deadline: 16th January 2016