Careers in Information Technology – IT & Procurement Officer at Action Against Hunger (ACF)

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Organisation: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Gross Annual Salary: 15,600,000
About ACF:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an international humanitarian Non profit Organization (INGO). For over thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods; Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac, Oyam, Otuke, Gutu, Kaabong, Napak and Moroto Districts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain the network in good condition (software and hardware),
  • Draft aid and update the network user book
  • Write network procedures and to keep them up to date
  • Responsible for Computer maintenance (Hardware and software); Installation, maintenance, follow up and equipment file update
  • Ensure proper functioning of periodic back up in Kampala office computers
  • Offer support and guidance to base logs/HOB for implementation of backup system in bases
  • Ensure that the ACF authorized anti-virus is updated on all computers,
  • Ensure that ACF has all the licenses for each software used on the mission
  • Manage the allocation and use of the equipments
  • Ensure installation, maintenance and repair of the equipments
  • Update the capital equipment fist
  • Register all newly bought equipment in the standard ACF Excel sheet, open the equipment file and provide labels for the equipment
  • Ascertain that all communication equipment and system are working on the mission
  • Provide technical support to the base on regular basis to check on all IT and/or communication equipment and in case of emergency
  • Train staff in computer basic management: anti-virus update, anti-virus usage, disk cleaning, disk maintenance and provide ongoing support, advice and backup.
  • Perform procurement activities following and respecting to ACF procurement procedures according to thresholds and standards and best value for money.
  • Ensure the update of the catalogue (price list) on quarterly basis through regular quotations or call for interests
  • Regularly update the Procurement follow up (PFU) and send to bases and departments every Friday before business closing time.
  • Coordinate with finance department to ensure timely payment of suppliers.
  • Track the outstanding payments to suppliers and notify the admin department on a weekly basis
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate must possess a first degree in information Technology or related discipline
  • At least two years’ relevant experience.
  • Excellent knowledge on both software (word processor, spreadsheet, Linux servers, Windows and hardware (network cards, memory upgrades)
  • Extensive knowledge in radio communication and programming and procurement skill
  • Fluent English;
  • Good management, communication, teamwork spirit, capacity building and report writing;
  • Possess the ability to work independently when necessary, set realistic goals, and work within agreed timelines.
  • Ability to communicate and perform within an international and multicultural team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support, motivate, and train staff.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications should include a cover letter, CV with at least three referees, copies of academic certificates and a daytime telephone contract. For email applications please note that attached documents should not be larger than 3 MB. Any larger email will not be considered.
  • Address your email application to: supply.ug@acf-international.org mentioning IT & Procurement Officer in the subject line.
  • Address your hard copy application to the Logistics Coordinator, ACF, Kampala,
Deadline; Thursday 17th April, 2014 at 5;00pm

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