Job Title : COMPETITION AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Job Description
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is the regulator of the communications sector in Uganda. It was established by the Uganda Communications Act (Cap 106 Laws of Uganda). UCC is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in her directorates:
Post: Manager of Network and Information Systems
Reports to: Director for Competition and Corporate Affairs
Job role: The job holder will be responsible for all aspects of the organisation’s information systems and network administration including integration and implementation of ICTs within the Commission.
Key Result Areas:
Design, develop and monitor UCC Local Area Network (LAN) hardware and software infrastructure;
Formulate and monitor the performance of UCC IT policies in line with IT best practice;
Formulate, review, and monitor the UCC Business Continuity Plan in line with IT industry best practices; scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems;
Develop a strategy for and oversee the design and implementation of major information systems initiatives. Review, appraise and recommend appropriate information Systems to support the functions of the Commission;
Plan and coordinate the training of users and promote usage of information systems to enhance efficiency of operations;
Perform needs assessment for new systems and modifications to existing systems including conducting ongoing reviews with users and providing responses to requirement requests;
Develop user applications using appropriate tools, including but not limited to: Microsoft Access, VBA, Visio, Crystal Reports, and Using Microsoft.NET Framework tools such as MS SQL Server, C#, ASP.NET;
Plan and coordinate the training of users and promote usage of information systems to enhance efficiency of operations; Prepare technical and user documentation, as well as the production of training materials. providing users with appropriate support and advice;
Develop, design and maintain a purpose driven website that provides relevant and timely information to all stakeholders in line with corporate objectives; and
Guarantee the smooth running of all ICT systems, and the safety and security of data from internal and external attack by providing secure access to the network for remote users.
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
The candidate must possess the following:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology/Information Systems or equivalent;
Masters degree in Computing, Information Systems or in the relevant fields;
Microsoft Certified Professional;
Five (5) years hands-on experience as a network/systems administrator in a busy organisation;
Microsoft Windows and Unix-based operating systems;
Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, Macromedia Dream weaver, Joomla, Web design; Web hosting, Lotus Notes/Domino; MS Windows 2003 Server; Cascaded Style Sheets(CSS); Snort; Linux; and CMS;
A deep understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC);
Hands-on experience in developing and administering database driven applications using C# and the .NET Framework;
Good knowledge of MS Office 2007 and beyond is required; and
Working knowledge of SharePoint server will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications indicating their telephone and e-mail addresses accompanied with the following documents:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating two professional and one character referees. Members of the Uganda Communications Commission shall not be accepted as referees.
Copies of certificates, testimonials, cited in the CV.
Applications should be submitted to the following address NOT LATER THAN 5.00 pm on April 5, 2012 to:
The Director for Human Resources and Administration
Uganda Communications Commission
2nd Floor, UCC House
Plot 42-44 Spring Road, Bugolobi
P. O. Box 7376,
KAMPALA
Only short listed applicants will be notified. Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.
NB: UCC is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment
