Network Administrator World Bank RCIP Program Job Opportunities – National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Organisation: National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Project Name: Regional
Communication Infrastructure Program (RCIP)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Network Manager
of NITA-U
About US:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was
established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology
Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and
monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic
development, with a vision as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally
competitive Uganda where social transformation and economic development is
supported through IT enabled services.”
About World Bank RCIP Program:
The Government of Uganda has secured funding from the International
Development Association (IDA) to finance various activities under the Regional
Communications Infrastructure Program (RCIP). The Regional Communication
Infrastructure Program (RCIP) Uganda will complement existing country ICT and
e-government Infrastructure initiatives by helping boost the already existing
e-government infrastructure and bridge the financing and technical gaps. The
project will be implemented by the National Information Technology
Authority-Uganda (NITA-U). The beneficiaries will be the Ministry of Information
Communications Technology (MoICT) and Public Procurement and Disposal of Public
assets Authority (PPDA).
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Tasked with planning, implementation and
    maintenance of core network systems.
  • Responsible for planning and implementation
    of the distribution of Internet Bandwidth and other services running over
    the National Backbone Infrastructure.
  • In charge of developing network access,
    monitoring, control, and evaluation to secure networks connected to the
    NBI;
  • Responsible for the provision of second
    level support for LANs connected to the NBI and other technology as
    required including performing scheduled network tasks, monitoring network
    and providing specialized training;
  • Tasked with the maintenance of LAN user
    documentation including hardware/software applications, support logs and
    other related information;
  • Recommending appropriate network hardware
    and software for Government and other entity networks connected to the
    NBI.
  • Participate in the development of a last
    mile blueprint for the country.



  • Providing advisory services to Government
    agencies and other entities connected to the NBI in planning, designing
    and implementing local area network (LAN) systems.
  • Perform any other related duties that may
    be assigned by his/her Superiors from time to time in furtherance of the
    above responsibilities
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the World Bank
    RCIP Network Administrator job placement should hold a bachelor’s degree
    in Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology,
    Telecommunications Engineering or related field
  • Possession of professional certifications
    such as CCDA, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, and MCSE is an added advantage.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in
    the in the administration of LAN/WAN/MAN servers and infrastructure.
  • Three years of experience in planning and
    implementation of wireless/wired LAN networks using technology such as
    Wi-Fi and fiber.
  • At least three years of experience in
    bandwidth management.
     
Personal Competencies:
  • Communications: Very good
    communication skills (spoken and written), including the ability to
    communicate effectively with diverse audiences on environmental related
    matters, good negotiation skills and to prepare a variety of written
    documents, contracts, reports, etc. in a clear, concise style.
  • Teamwork: Very good
    interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
    working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic
    environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
  • Integrity: Must be a person of
    proven honesty and does not tolerate corruption and unethical behaviours
    in all its forms and manifestations.
  • Innovation: Must be a person
    with ability to seek new ways of doing things efficiently to deliver value
    to our customers.
  • Customer Centricity: Must be a
    person who strives to satisfy customers and clients. Should be able to
    understand what the customer wants and delivering it flawlessly.
  • Quality: Must be a person who
    thinks of quality and continuous improvement in his/her work.
How to Apply:
All candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with
the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their
application form, download
here
, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address
below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Or via email: rcip@nita.go.ug (application must not exceed 10MBs)
Applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence
supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and
employment contracts.
Deadline: 11th
September 2017 by 5:00 PM
NB: No application will be
accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form (refer
to above).

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