Organisation: Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Information Technology Officer
About UCDA:
The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is mandated UCDA to: “Oversee the coffee industry by supporting research, promoting production, controlling the quality and improving the marketing of coffee in order to optimise foreign exchange earnings for the country and payments to farmers.”
Job Summary: The UCDA Information Technology Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations and administration of the Information & Technology systems of the Authority.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain network infrastructure, and maintain controls in LAN and WAN infrastructure.
- Install ICT hardware and software.
- Identify ICT user problems and perform troubleshooting, and carry out minor hardware repairs.
- Install and regularly update antivirus software.
- Train, mentor and support end users of Information Technology Systems and hardware.
- Carry out regular backups and recovery procedures.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, or Computer Engineering or Software Engineering from a recognised University / Institution;
- At least two (2) years’ working experience;
- Good working knowledge and skills in use of various operating systems such MS Window, Apple IOS/OSX;
- Detailed working knowledge in use of Linux, Windows Operating Systems and application software,
- Possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair hardware, software, and network problems,
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills;
- Working knowledge in Active Directory / LDAP management;
- Computer proficiency in the use of WinZip, Adobe, MS Office Desktop applications.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons should submit their applications, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic transcripts, and telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of three referees to;- The Principal Human Resource Officer, UCDA, Coffee House, Plot 35 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 7267, Kampala (U).
E-mail /electronic applications can be sent to: [email protected].
Deadline: 24th October 2014 by 5:00 p.m
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