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Programme Officer IT NGO Job Opportunities – Uganda Youth Network (UYONET)
Job Title: Programme Officer IT
Organisation: Uganda
Youth Network (UYONET)
Youth Network (UYONET)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About Us:
The Uganda Youth Network
(UYONET) is a regional focused leading umbrella Youth CSO Network that works to
mainstream young peoples’ engagement in development and governance processes in
East Africa and beyond. UYONET was started in 2002 to respond to the increasing
demand for a collective platform for research, training and policy advocacy for
young people by young people. With a membership of 31 district networks
constituted by over 147 youth organizations, UYONET has continued to be the
apex of youth programming and designing appropriate interventions that respond
to the needs of the youth across the region.
(UYONET) is a regional focused leading umbrella Youth CSO Network that works to
mainstream young peoples’ engagement in development and governance processes in
East Africa and beyond. UYONET was started in 2002 to respond to the increasing
demand for a collective platform for research, training and policy advocacy for
young people by young people. With a membership of 31 district networks
constituted by over 147 youth organizations, UYONET has continued to be the
apex of youth programming and designing appropriate interventions that respond
to the needs of the youth across the region.
Job Summary: The Programme
Officer IT will lead and coordinate all leadership programming and enabling us
to continue to position young people to build a stronger youth movement in
Uganda.
Officer IT will lead and coordinate all leadership programming and enabling us
to continue to position young people to build a stronger youth movement in
Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Implementation and
Coordination (70%)
Coordination (70%)
- To
adopt a proactive approach and responsibility in providing ICT support,
advice and one to one training to staff and beneficiaries. - To
install, maintain, upgrade and repair a wide range of ICT equipment. - Rectify
problems relating to the malfunction of ICT equipment including software. - Respond
to ICT Support requests in a timely fashion to ensure minimum disruption. - Assist
with computer recycling and arrange for the safe disposal of used toner
cartridges. - Assist
with the administration of the telephone system. - Assist
with the ICT computer club at lunchtimes in the Learning Resource Centre. - Install
and upgrade both systems and application software as required adhering to
all licensing regulations. - Maintain
the school’s ICT Online room booking system - To
maintain an inventory of computer hardware and software (including
licences). - Perform
preventive maintenance duties on items of ICT hardware, including the
cleaning of equipment. - Report
any suspected security breaches to the ICT Systems Manager - To
monitor and maintain general ICT consumable stock to ensure adequate
supplies are available in a timely and cost effective manner ensuring Best
Value at all times. - To
monitor and keep a log of all breakdowns and alterations to the network. - To
assist with the design and maintenance of the UYONETl’s intranet, web site
and digital
Fundraising and partnership
20%:
20%:
- Take
active participation in fundraising for UYONET engagements through use of
ICT technology - Disseminate
relevant information to partners, beneficiaries and potential members of
UYONET
Other 10%: Other duties as required, sometimes requiring
working on weekends and holidays for which time off can be taken.
working on weekends and holidays for which time off can be taken.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must hold a graduate degree in relevant field of study - At
least five years’ experience in development sector in an African context,
including good knowledge of advocacy and policy engagement. - Minimum
of three years’ experience in programme design and management including
proven experience of managing large programmes relating to youth
development initiatives - Knowledge
of Policy, leadership development, governance is a must. - Strong
partnership development and networking skills - Excellent
numeracy skills with experience in budget development and management - Excellent
understanding of project cycle management - Excellent
report writing skills particularly donor reporting. - Fluent
in written and spoken English. - Excellent
IT, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.. - Preferable
- Previous
work experience in Uganda and national languages. - A
clear understanding of contemporary development issues and trends in youth
health sectors - Most
brand managers must have obtained at least a bachelor’s degree in a
relevant major and a few years of marketing experience prior to being
hired. - Strong
leadership skills and excellent communication skills are also required to
manage and work with a branding team. - The
individual must be results oriented, highly self-motivated and have
demonstrated analytical skills. - Must
be able to lead and inspire a team of strong programme officers - The
successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural environment as part
of a rapidly growing and developing organisation and be personally
committed to UYONET missions and values
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letters via Email
to applications@uyonet.or.ug with the job title in the subject line.
interested candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letters via Email
to applications@uyonet.or.ug with the job title in the subject line.
Deadline: 29th January 2018
NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by
31st March consider yourself unsuccessful.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by
31st March consider yourself unsuccessful.
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