Information Technology Officer

About

The Information Technology Officer will support the development and implementation of IT systems to enhance the Scheme’s business operations and stakeholder engagement strategies. The role reports to the Senior Information Technology Officer and is offered on a five-year renewable contract. Applicants need an honours bachelor’s degree in a specified IT-related field, relevant professional certification(s), and at least three years’ IT business-environment experience. Job grade: PPS 4 Terms of service: Contract Number of posts: One Duty station: Plot (9-11), Development House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala Reference: Information Technology Officer

How to apply

Submit an application enclosed in an envelope clearly marked with the job title to the Chief Executive Officer, Parliamentary Pension Scheme, P. O Box 7178, Kampala, Plot (9-11), Development House, Parliament Avenue, Room No. G 10; or submit soft copies with all documents merged as a single PDF file (not more than 10MB) to careers@pps.go.ug. Attach copies of the National Identity Card, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae stating names, addresses, telephone contacts and e-mails of at least two (2) Referees, Certified Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, and the most recent passport size photo.

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Responsibilities

• Provide Information Technology user support services in the Scheme.
• Manage the operations of access to internet, email, intranet, and web-based services.
• Monitor the installation, maintenance and update of Information Technology hardware and software infrastructure for efficient operations.
• Implement and monitor Backup Solutions to safeguard critical data and ensure data integrity.
• Perform routine checks to verify the effectiveness of Backup Processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of software configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and support processes.
• Develop and disseminate Information Technology user guides to support users.
• Develop appropriate Information Technology platforms to enhance communication and member engagement.
• Prepare periodic reports.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• An Honours Bachelor’s degree in either Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems from a recognized University/ Institution.
• Professional Certifications in any one or several of the following fields; ITIL, CISCO, Microsoft, Virtualization, SUN, CISSP, CISM, Linux, Oracle Database, OSCP, CISA or any other related field.
• Post graduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience in an Information Technology business environment gained from a reputable organization.
• Innovative and self-driven.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Integrity.
• Dependable.
• Planning and organizational skills.