Job Title: DATABASE ADMINISTRATION/DATA WAREHOUSING
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to join an engaging and inspiring institution that will allow you maximize your talent and enjoy a fulfilling career? Uganda Revenue Authority wishes to extend this opportunity to qualified persons with proven integrity, exceptional client orientation and passion for excellence, results and goal achievement to fill in the following vacancies in its Corporate Services Departments.
Applicants with very good academic records from reputable institutions, an impeccable record of integrity, and a passion for delivering results, able to work in teams, self driven and able to work under tight deadlines are encouraged to apply.
All appointments are subject to a six‐month probationary period and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual. All these positions attract a competitive remuneration package for the successful candidates.
OFFICER DATABASE ADMINISTRATION/DATA WAREHOUSING (01 POSITIONS)
JOB CODE: HRM/073/601
REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATION OR SUPERVISOR DATA WAREHOUSING
ROLE: Design, implement, maintain the databases, monitor and improve database performance and capacity, and plan future expansion requirements including the implementation of security measures to safeguard the database in line with database strategy, systems specifications and IT Policy.
Person Specifications
(a) Qualifications
Honors Degree in any of the following areas: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Physics/Mathematics, Computer Applications and Information Systems.
Professional Certifications that are relevant to Database administrators such as Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, Oracle Certified Database Administrator or equivalent will be an added advantage.
(b) Experience and Knowledge
Two years’ experience with Database administration roles preferably in a large corporate environment.
Experience with SQL Server, Oracle 10g (or equivalent RDB technology) and a corporate Reporting tool.
Experience in design and implementation of the Extract, Transform and Load process.
Exposure to the Master Data Management skills will be an added advantage
Hands-on experience in the management of the Database management systems technologies
(c) Character
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills’
Customer focused, sensitive to high quality services
Ability to work on cross-functional project teams from diverse business areas;
Ability to manage challenges in a high tempo/stress environment.
High Integrity; Team Player and potential leader.
Excellent inter-personal, negotiation, oral & written communication skills,
Ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to clients and staff;
Self-Motivated, innovative, can work independently and as a team member;
keeps current by reading, interpretingand applying information and adapting to technology changes and updates;
ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner
(d) Special Requirements
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
Willingness to work additional hours during the week and/or weekend, if required.
How to Apply
If you have what we are looking for please send or post copies of qualification certificates and CVs and the prescribed Job Application Form to;
Commissioner Corporate Services
Uganda Revenue Authority
P.O BOX 7279
Kampala
OR
Hand delivered to the
Uganda Revenue Authority
Human Resource Office
Plot 40 Rotary Avenue, (Former Lugogo
Bypass).
NOT LATER THAN 5.00 pm on Tuesday 10th April 2012
Application forms and further details may be obtained from http://ura.go.ug
Please Note:
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
All Successful candidates will undergo a background Check before they are considered for appointment into the services of the Authority.
