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• Periodically review and update the current
  database management systems, ensure proper functioning, integrity and
  security of the system.
• Oversee and manage database expansion by
  studying plans and requirements; advising senior management; implements
  database design enhancements and structure changes.
• Review/Develop system design document and
  protocols or guidelines for data processing, orient and support staff and
  partners in their usage 
• Provide technical support to non-technical
  staff and enable them understand how to use the system properly.
• Prepare timely reports and training
  manuals for use by staff and partners.
• Upgrades hardware and software by
  assessing transaction processing and database production options
• Maintains database performance by
  troubleshooting problems, setting and enforcing standards and controls in
  line with system requirements and legal regulations
• Monitoring data entry by partners and
  providing follow up monitoring and support
• Provides support and works closely with
  the Senior Programme Coordinator M&E and Programme Coordinator
  Research and Documentation in the design, implementation, analysis of
  information from baselines, evaluations, research, Post Implementation
  Surveys and Data Audits using the system
• Assigns and controls names used for the
  various portions of data base to include, transaction codes, elements,
  tables, records, schema and sub-schema.
• Ensures the integrity of data base files
  through the daily monitoring of database backups, logs, journals and
  transaction statistics.
• Supervises the proper distribution and
  controlled replication of data across the organizations processors.
• Implements database back-up and recovery
  plans, and performs database recoveries and coordination with consultants
  and service providers.
• Create and maintain an appropriate
  efficient system for sharing and use of information on shared networks
• Prepares periodic reports on system
  performance and problems.
• Provides written and oral reporting to
  management on request.

• Install, test and maintain IT hardware and
  software
• Offer technical assistance to team
  members, receive and ensure a timely response to provide technical support
  and advice on IT related matters

• Assist in the development and support of
  the Internet
• Plan, implement and modify the structure
  for the Intranet to support and solve the organisations business problems
• Administer the Office Network systems
  (LAN, WLAN)
• Work with and supervise external service
  providers and prepare reports on issues raised and performance for
  management consideration
• Maintain a master inventory spreadsheet of
  all computer‐related equipment held by the organisation
• Work closely with related IT personnel in
  UK and other countries

• Provide, maintain and update data security
  and backup
• Ensure system security measures are
  adhered to

• Design and implement IT training programs
  for WaterAid Uganda staff
• Assess and develop training need for new
  WaterAid Uganda staff
• Train staff on the use of the WaterAid
  Uganda intranet

• Identify training programs for Partner
  Organisation and implement when required
• Assess partner IT needs and advise
  accordingly
• Provides support to partner DLGs set
  up/manage and use existing WASH MIS systems (M4W) 
• Provided technical assistance and training
  when required
• Perform any other responsibilities, tasks
  or activities as reasonably required. It is important to note that the
  responsibilities may change to meet the evolving needs of WaterAid.

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer
  Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or a
  closely related field with knowledge and experience in the following
  areas: UNIX, WAN, LAN, Windows Server, Windows Desktop, Microsoft Office,
  Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server.
• Possess a minimum of  five (5) years of systems analysis
  and/or programming experience which includes at least two (2) years of
  database management and administration experience.
• Expertise in Windows and Vista
  networks,  active directory, TCP/IP
  and Linux servers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft operating
  systems and software, HTML, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript
• Detailed technical knowledge of PC
  hardware maintenance.
• Good understanding, knowledge and
  experience with complex and web-based databases
• Significant knowledge of and ability in
  database programming techniques, such as application development,
  maintenance, documentation, testing and debugging
• Substantial ability to logically analyze
  numerical and narrative data using data and process modeling methodologies
  and tools.
• Significant ability to work with a high
  degree of accuracy in reviewing and processing complex data and maintain
  detailed and accurate records
• Good understanding and knowledge of and
  ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail
  and Internet software.
• Display confidence when dealing with
  people, with well-developed written and verbal communication skills while
  exhibiting excellent listening skills.
• Show commitment to WaterAid’s Values and
  working style that exhibits our leadership behaviours.
• Possess the ability to investigate issues
  and requirements, identify and prioritize and implement appropriate
  solutions.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment.

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