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• Ensuring that GIZ IT regulations and standard procedures are
  complied with.
• Ensuring that the server and all project computers. sottware,
  printers, and communication equipment function properly.
• Providing IT services to the Civil Society in Uganda Support
  Programme (CUSP) components.
• Advising partner organisations on IT related issues.
• Providing trainings on IT, e.g. MS Office applications for partner
  organisations.
• Actively coordinating his/her work with the IT officers at GIZ
  Uganda Country Office and with the GIZ IT Service Centre at headquarters.
• In close collaboration with and under the supervision of the GIZ
  Uganda Security Officer, advising the CIISP learn on security related
  topics.

• Ensures that all software on CUSP computers is regularly updated.
• Manages and maintains the CUSP internal local area network and the
  CUSP server.
• Advises the CUSP Admin Officer on all IT related procurements and
  the management of related service contracts (internal, telephone, hardware
  maintenance, etc).
• Conducts regular IT maintenance on all CUSP computers including CUSP
  team members in the regional hubs in Gulu and Mbale and additional hubs to
  be set up in the West and the South in order to ensure their proper
  functioning.
• Troubleshoots all IT related problems either directly or remotely
  (e.g. through team viewer). is responsible for IT security (firewall,
  password management, etc).
• Advises CUSP partners and CUSP advisors on IT solutions for
  effective CSO management. ,
• Conducts trainings on IT related issues, such as MS Office
  applications, for CUSP partner organizations and staff.
• Closely coordinates activities together with the IT Officers at GIZ
  Uganda Country Office and the IT Service Centre at GIZ headquarters.
• Is the main local point for all external IT consultants.

• Oversees the security company guarding the compound.
• Work in close collaboration with and under the supervision of the
  Security Officer at GIZ Uganda Country Office, attends to all security
  related incidents involving CUSP staff (like car accidents, break-ins,
  etc.).
• Advises on security precautions at all CUSP project sites (Kampala.
  Gulu and Mbale) as well as private houses of international staff on
  request.
• Regularly seeks an exchange with the security task team at country
  office on the security situation in Uganda.
• Regularly updates the CUSP management on any security relevant
  events or changes in the general security situation.

• Be prepared to travel and to undertake further training related to
  his/her position and duties, if required. Special training programs shall
  he identified and selected jointly with the Head of Programme.
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of the Head of
  Programme.

• The GIZ Security Focal Point and IT Officer must hold a Degree in
  ITC or similar field of studies.
• Professional experience
• At least five years of professional experience in an ICT position.
• Experience as a security local point in an organization/institution
  in the security sector is an added advantage.
• Working experience for GIZ and knowledge of GIZ IT policy,
  procedures, processes, rules and standards would be an asset. Other
  knowledge, additional competences
• Very good knowledge of all common Microsoft applications, SAP.
• Experience in managing an office lT infrastructure including server,
  data back-up systems, IT maintenance, trouble shooting, etc.
• Experience in providing IT related trainings.
• A background or experience in working m security forces or as a
  security officer in an international organization would be an added
  advantage.
• Experience of working with an international / intercultural team.
• Very good knowledge of the English language.

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