About US:
The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;
· Appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
· Review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications of persons holding office in Parliament;
· Provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
· Provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
· To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and
· Make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.
Job Summary: The Technician will produce audio and video recordings of the Parliamentary proceeding for transcription, webcasting, archiving and broadcasting
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will record audio and video proceedings of the Plenary, Committee meetings, field trips and other Parliamentary functions.
· Avail to the end users (the editorial team) recorded digital video/ audio files or analogue video/audio tapes for transcription and reference
· Relay video and audio proceedings of Parliament to the Parliamentary Website, CCTV network and to Radio and TV broadcast transmitters
· Avail audio and video records for Digital Archiving, Live Streaming and for accessibility through Video on Demand Server
· Set-up and align the Public Address System for use before commencement of parliamentary proceedings
· Conduct routine systems maintenance and perform minor repairs on the Public Address System, TV sets, CCTV network and any other audio/video electronic equipment in the section
· Relay terrestrial digital TV programmes on the CCTV network
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold an Honours Bachelors of Science degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering or Computer Science from a recognized university/institution
· Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
· Excellent documentation skills
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work in a team
· Ability to work under minimum supervision
· Age: 21 years and above
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified Ugandans are encouraged to send updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) stating two referees; and certified copies of their academic certificates and transcripts. The applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission and posted to P.O. Box 7178 Kampala; or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry – Parliament Buildings, Room 112, 1st Floor, South Wing; Parliament of Uganda.
Deadline: Friday 2nd December, 2016 by 5:00pm