Job Title: IT Officer – Database Administration (3 Positions)

Organisation: Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was established on 5 July 2024 through Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Cap. 262, as an Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI).

Job Summary: To provide technical support in the management of performance, integrity and security of the database.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Identifies database requirements by the academic or administrative organisational units including analyzing existing applications, programmes, operations and designing appropriate systems designs.
Analyses and makes relevant proposals for database set up and operation including physical infrastructure, functional capabilities, security protocols (access permissions and privileges), data back-up, and recovery specifications.
Installs, tests or coordinates installation of new database systems.
Monitors routine database performance and advises on remedial measures in the event of under-performance.
Trains users of the database in its operation, routine management and maintenance.
Provides information or technical support in instances of database malfunctions.
Undertakes regular troubleshooting of database performance and proposes innovations for improvement.
Writes database documentation.
Supervises, mentors and appraises staff he/she is responsible for.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in either Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Information Systems from a recognized Institution;
Professional certifications in Database and Learning Management Systems is an added advantage.
Working Experience.
Two (2) years working experience in Database programming and management systems from a recognised institution.

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:

Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job Reference Number;

Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly to the email address Apply by Email.

Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates;

All foreign Academic qualifications must be EQUATED with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE)

A copy of the National Identity Card;

Copies of previous appointment letters MUST be attached;

Serving Officers MUST attach their current payslips

The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of” as indicated above.

Incorrectly addressed applications and those without the above attachments shall be rejected.

Age Limit: The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below

Tenure of Appointment: Appointments for Salary Scales PU1 to PU3 are issued on a contract basis. For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 18th August, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time

PLEASE NOTE:

UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.

People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.

Only successful candidates will be notified.

The Secretary, Appointments Board

Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Kira Municipality,

P.O Box 7112, Kampala.

Deadline: 18th August 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

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