Job Title: Information Technology (IT) Officer
Organisation: Meridian Tobacco Company (MTC)
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
About US:
Meridian Tobacco Company (MTC) is a US$20 million complex based in Arua, engaged in tobacco growing and processing. MTC began production in 2014 currently consisting of 32,000m² manufacturing facilities and storage. MTC has a processing capacity of 30 million Kgs per year of tobacco.
Job Summary: The Information Technology (IT) Officer will be tasked with the responsibility of providing hands-on support to teams through data collection, entry and consolidation, ensuring the efficient operation of the IT management & control systems and be able to ensure up to date maintenance of all records entrusted to his/her custody.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintaining essential IT operations. including operating systems, security tools, applications, and servers.
- Handle business-critical IT tasks and system improvements.
- Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, and networks.
- Monitoring and maintaining systems and networks.
- Responding to service issues and requests on a timely manner.
- Providing technical supports where needed.
- Handling of troubleshooting and advising on robust alleviation measures in cases of system problems.
- Ensuring that the systems and the data base are up to date at all times.
- Carrying all other duties as shall be assigned by management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or its equivalent.
- At least three years of experience as an IT support specialist in a fast paced environment.
- Proven experience to handle critical and large volume of data & records.
- Ability to perform well under pressure and must be good with relaying timely information, records and meeting required datelines.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their cover letters, copy of cv including day time contacts and academic documents addressed to the HR & Administrative Manager, Meridian Tobacco Company Ltd; Plot 18, Vurra Block 2 Arua District, P.0 Box 1189, Arua- Uganda.
The softcopy documents as specified above should be submitted to the E-mail address; [email protected] and copy to [email protected]. Hard copies can be submitted to the above address
Deadline: 9th March 2024 by 6:00pm
NB: Note that only shortlisted Candidates for the Position will be contacted.
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