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Job Title:    Information Technology Officer

Organisation: Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Director Finance and Administration

Reference: FZ/EXT/2022/23/ ITO- 02

About US:

Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA) is a Statutory Body established by the Free Zones Act, 2014, for the purpose of creating opportunities for export-oriented investment and job creation. The Authority is positioning itself to establish industrial infrastructure, attract developers and Operators and provide innovative Investor Support Services in Free Zones, Export processing Zones and Free Ports.

Job Summary:   The Information Technology Officer will implement and maintain the Authority’s IT Infrastructure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recommend, install, maintain and support all systems in the Authority so as to provide a reliable platform for operation of the different functions;
• Check the systems operations on a daily basis to ensure normal operations, deal with any variations immediately and escalate in the event that external assistance is required;
• Implement the IT Disaster Recovery Plan;
• Manage rights to system/network resources so as to ensure adequate confidentiality and integrity of information;
• Participate in the budgeting and purchase of applications and hardware;
• Provide primary support to users to ensure customer satisfaction;
• Ensure round the clock readiness of connectivity and IT support; and
• Handling hardware and software maintenance e.g. installing hardware, sorting out computer breakdowns, monitoring performance of machines and software, installing virus protection systems on computers; and
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any related qualifications from a recognized University; and
• Must have either CCNA, MCSA or any other internationally recognized professional certification.
• Three years of experience in Information Technology Systems administration operations in a busy environment.
• Systems Security
• Networking
• Database Administration
• Age Range: 25 – 30 Years

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications together with a comprehensive curriculum Vitae with daytime contact details and three (3) referees and their full contact addresses, copies of academic testimonials and certificates as well as other relevant professional credentials to recruitment@freezones.go.ug

The application and all attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format properly labelled with the Applicants name. All applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager,

Uganda Free Zones Authority,

6th Floor, Communications House

Plot 1, Colville Street,

P.O. Box 37578,

Kampala, Uganda

Note: UFZA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and gender equality. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only applications sent by email will be considered.

Deadline: 29th September 2023 by 5.00 p.m.

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