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Job Title: Management Trainee – IT Services (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: IT Services Officer

About US:

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance (MOICT&NG). The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social and economic development of Uganda.

Job Summary: The Management Trainee will provide technical know-how to manage and operate IT hardware, software, and application solutions within the Personal Data Protection Office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install and configure software and computer systems and other peripheral hardware including printers, projectors, scanners, etc.
• Ensure security of IT Infrastructure maintenance/monitoring of anti-virus, patching, and, network monitoring.
• Train staff in basic IT skills. e.g. use of new software, and troubleshooting.
• Support Administration in maintaining an up-to-date list of IT Equipment.
• Test, evaluate, and make decisions about new technology for the business.
• Carry out user requirements gathering and harmonization of the requirements into automation solutions
• Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs
• Testing and evaluating new programs
• Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications
• Writing and implementing efficient code
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Systems Development, or a related field from a recognized university is required.
• Experience in IT Support and Systems Development is an added advantage.
• A minimum of one (1) year of working experience in any field of Information Technology or Systems Development is a requirement.
• Understanding of trends and developments in the areas of Information Security and risk management.
• Basic knowledge of systems development principles and practices.
• Able to prioritize to drive delivery of tasks.
• A resilient team player with a can-do attitude, who is willing to take responsibility.
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, persistence, and willingness to work on a variety of activities/ tasks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply:

All Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website 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: hr@nita.go.ug

No application will be accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above).

Deadline: 22nd December 2022

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