Job Title: Systems Administrator
Employer: Uganda Road Fund (URF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Responsibilities:
Management
•Develop and implement a URF ICT framework including infrastructure, policy, systems and plans in line with national and international practice and URF strategic objectives and business process requirements.
•Identify, plan, prioritize and implement development and integration of systems of the Fund and monitor performance and resource utilization thereof.
•Development and implement server back-up and disaster recovery procedures including security and control of access such as by assigning user-IDs and passwords to authorized users.
•Supervise comprehensive testing and evaluation of all modifications to software and hardware before Implementation to minimize possible disruption of processes.
•Pursue and mainstream innovative modem practices such as cloud data management and novel IT products and services and recommend enhancements to Improve system efficiency.
•Supervise, appraise, and develop any subordinate staff.
•Support procurement and supervision of I.C.T. products and services providers and any outsourced professional/technical support including license agreements and after sales support.
•Prepare and submit periodic reports. Network Administration
•Design operate and maintain an integrated information processing system for the Fund including LAN and website.
•Routinely operate, control and maintain the installed computer systems including control of data processing, peripheral equipment and communications network.
•Perform overall records management function including appraisal, file classification, archiving and backup of files in keeping with approved professional standards and methods.
Database Administration
•Design and implement a robust data management system including structure server function, storage capacity planning and allocation, monitoring performance and backup/ recovery systems and maintenance of archives.
•Controlling and monitoring user access to the database and maintaining security.
Qualifications & Experience:
•An honors first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
•A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or related discipline will be an added advantage.
•Must be a Certified CISCO Network Associate (CCNA) at a minimum.
•Microsoft certification will be an add advantage.
•At least 8 years experience.
•Understanding of transport sector in Uganda. Age limit - not more than 45 years.
How to apply:
Applications accompanied by
(i) a capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post or assignment and illustrated personal experience;
(ii) copies of testimonials;
(iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing positions held;
(iv) current salary;
(v) 3 referees; and
(vi) postal address, daytime telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted either in hard copy or by email in portable document format (pdf) to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Road Fund,
5th Floor Twed Towers,
Plot 10, Kafu Road,
P.O. Box 7501,
Kampala,
Email: info@roadfund.ug
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Employer: Uganda Road Fund (URF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Responsibilities:
Management
•Develop and implement a URF ICT framework including infrastructure, policy, systems and plans in line with national and international practice and URF strategic objectives and business process requirements.
•Identify, plan, prioritize and implement development and integration of systems of the Fund and monitor performance and resource utilization thereof.
•Development and implement server back-up and disaster recovery procedures including security and control of access such as by assigning user-IDs and passwords to authorized users.
•Supervise comprehensive testing and evaluation of all modifications to software and hardware before Implementation to minimize possible disruption of processes.
•Pursue and mainstream innovative modem practices such as cloud data management and novel IT products and services and recommend enhancements to Improve system efficiency.
•Supervise, appraise, and develop any subordinate staff.
•Support procurement and supervision of I.C.T. products and services providers and any outsourced professional/technical support including license agreements and after sales support.
•Prepare and submit periodic reports. Network Administration
•Design operate and maintain an integrated information processing system for the Fund including LAN and website.
•Routinely operate, control and maintain the installed computer systems including control of data processing, peripheral equipment and communications network.
•Perform overall records management function including appraisal, file classification, archiving and backup of files in keeping with approved professional standards and methods.
Database Administration
•Design and implement a robust data management system including structure server function, storage capacity planning and allocation, monitoring performance and backup/ recovery systems and maintenance of archives.
•Controlling and monitoring user access to the database and maintaining security.
Qualifications & Experience:
•An honors first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
•A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or related discipline will be an added advantage.
•Must be a Certified CISCO Network Associate (CCNA) at a minimum.
•Microsoft certification will be an add advantage.
•At least 8 years experience.
•Understanding of transport sector in Uganda. Age limit - not more than 45 years.
How to apply:
Applications accompanied by
(i) a capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post or assignment and illustrated personal experience;
(ii) copies of testimonials;
(iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing positions held;
(iv) current salary;
(v) 3 referees; and
(vi) postal address, daytime telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted either in hard copy or by email in portable document format (pdf) to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Road Fund,
5th Floor Twed Towers,
Plot 10, Kafu Road,
P.O. Box 7501,
Kampala,
Email: info@roadfund.ug
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.