Job Title: Systems Administrator
Company: Uganda Road Fund (URF)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Responsibilities:
Management
• Develop and implement a URF ICT framework including infrastructure, policy, systems and plans in line with national and international practice and URF strategic objectives and business process requirements.
• Identify, plan, prioritize and implement development and integration of systems of the Fund and monitor performance and resource utilization thereof.
• Development and implement server back-up and disaster recovery procedures including security and control of access such as by assigning user-IDs and passwords to authorized users.
• Supervise comprehensive testing and evaluation of all modifications to software and hardware before Implementation to minimize possible disruption of processes.
• Pursue and mainstream innovative modem practices such as cloud data management and novel IT products and services and recommend enhancements to Improve system efficiency.
• Supervise, appraise, and develop any subordinate staff.
• Support procurement and supervision of I.C.T. products and services providers and any outsourced professional/technical support including license agreements and after sales support.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports. Network Administration
• Design operate and maintain an integrated information processing system for the Fund including LAN and website.
• Routinely operate, control and maintain the installed computer systems including control of data processing, peripheral equipment and communications network.
• Perform overall records management function including appraisal, file classification, archiving and backup of files in keeping with approved professional standards and methods.
Database Administration
• Design and implement a robust data management system including structure server function, storage capacity planning and allocation, monitoring performance and backup/ recovery systems and maintenance of archives.
• Controlling and monitoring user access to the database and maintaining security.
Qualifications & Experience:
• An honors first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Must be a Certified CISCO Network Associate (CCNA) at a minimum.
• Microsoft certification will be an add advantage.
• At least 8 years experience.
• Understanding of transport sector in Uganda. Age limit - not more than 45 years.
How to apply:
Applications accompanied by
(i) a capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post or assignment and illustrated personal experience;
(ii) copies of testimonials;
(iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing positions held;
(iv) current salary;
(v) 3 referees; and
(vi) postal address, daytime telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted either in hard copy or by email in portable document format (pdf) to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Road Fund,
5th Floor Twed Towers,
Plot 10, Kafu Road,
P.O. Box 7501,
Kampala,
Email: info@roadfund.ug
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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