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Job Title:  Officer Broadcasting Authorisation (Entry Level Job Vacancies)

Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Duty Station:  Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Officer Broadcasting Infrastructure

About the Company:

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act 2013 to regulate Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Postal sub-sectors. In carrying out its mandate and mission of driving the development of a robust communications sector in the country.

Job Summary: To conduct technical evaluations of broadcast license applications, equipment authorisation applications and numbering resources following the Communication Act, UCC policies, UCC objectives, standards and international best practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process broadcast infrastructure applications in compliance with relevant frameworks and standards.
• Manage the processing and accessibility of accurate information related to logical channel numbering resource applications to support billing, compliance assessment and other UCC processes.
• Ensure databases on broadcast infrastructure, license applications, and equipment type approval reviews remain up to date, accurate, and easily accessible.
• Provide input for the development and implementation of tools and systems to streamline the assessment of applications for broadcast licenses and authorisations.
• Execute measures and activities to ensure the efficient functioning of systems, tools, and equipment utilised for broadcast infrastructure authorisations and technical assessments.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties assigned by the line supervisor from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timeliness and quality of processing broadcast infrastructure and logical channel numbering resource applications.
• Accuracy and completeness of information databases.
• Quality of participation in the development and implementation of tools and systems.
• Successfully executed planned tasks towards the functioning of systems, tools, and equipment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
• Membership with the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE).

Working Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Technical

• Technical knowledge of broadcasting engineering and seeks to develop herself/himself professionally.
• Ability to perform assessments and inspections under guidance.
• Ability to undertake systematic analysis of technical information and contribute to strategic thinking.

Behavioural

• Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) and openness in sharing information.
• Initiative, trustworthy and upholds organisational and ethical norms.
• Demonstrates high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability.

How to Apply:
All candidates should complete the online application form and upload their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates at the link below. The CV must include 3 referees including their email address and telephone number.

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Deadline: 28th September 2024 by 5:00pm

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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