Job Title: Network Administrator (2 Job Opportunities)
Organisation: National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Project Name: Regional
Communication Infrastructure Program (RCIP)
Communication Infrastructure Program (RCIP)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Network Manager
of NITA-U
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.”
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).
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:
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:
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 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: [email protected] (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.
supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and
employment contracts.
Deadline: 11th
September 2017 by 5:00 PM
September 2017 by 5:00 PM
NB: No application will be
accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form (refer
to above).
accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form (refer
to above).
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