JOB TITLE: IT Officer- (04)

JOB REFERENCE: UBOS/ITO/08/2022 

REPORTS TO: Senior IT Officer

SALARY SCALE: UBOS SP3

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Permanent

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Job Summary:

To install, configure, upgrade, maintain and administer computer systems to support data processing, management and analysis.

Key Results Areas

  1. Install, configure and maintain IT systems, operating systems and Active Directory objects and security policies;
  2. Obtain, update and maintain documentation and licenses for all systems acquired by the organization;
  3. Test and evaluate new technologies, and roll out new applications (acquired or internally developed), including patches and upgrades.
  4. Install, configure and maintain IP addresses, network segments, LANs, WANs, Internet
  5. To install and ensure optimal operations of all ICT hardware, virtual systems, networks, manage hardware inventory, monitor warranty and
  6. To develop data entry applications, maintain them and support processing, data management & analysis
  7. Operationalize data management, documentation and archiving of all statistical surveys/censuses and Administrative
  8. Investigate, and monitor hardware and software problems and ensure necessary maintenance and repair when needed;
  9. Setting up new user systems, including setting up user accounts and profiles
  10. Ensuring that the systems are up, running and backed up, while performing periodic or event driven systems performance optimization
  11. Provide first point of IT Support for staff, respond to call-outs and escalate issues as required, including managing the IT Service/ Help
  12. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or

Computer Engineering.

  • IT Certifications: MCSE-or equivalent

Experience:

  • Experience of administering ICT systems in a similar corporate setting

Skills and Behavioral attributes

  • Planning, deployment and maintenance of MS Windows and Unix/Linux based systems – operation systems and Relational Database Management
  • In-depth interest in IT support and must be IT savvy.
  • Administration of Virtual Servers using VMWare
  • Administration knowledge of unified Communications solutions.
  • Proven Knowledge of IT Service Management processes especially incident and Problem management.
  • Professionalism, Integrity, team spirit
  • Objective and independent
  • Problem solving skills
  • Creative thinking to be able to come up with new ideas
  • An ability to work under pressure
  • Organizational and planning skills

How to apply

If you believe you fit the required profile, please submit your application through
the online application system available at the UBOS Website: https://www.ubos.org/uboshr/public/login not later than close of business 19th August, 2022 at 5pm. Hardcopies shall not be accepted.

All applicants must attach relevant soft copies of academic transcripts, certificates and relevant appointment letters. (PDF copies maximum 1 OME3).

UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN ALL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ORGANISATION.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. All tendered in documents shall be verified with the relevant authorities. Any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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