Ministry of Works and Transport Jobs in Kampala,Uganda; Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Officer

Job Title:    Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Officer   -   Ministry of Works and Transport
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Ministry of Works and Transport
Job Type:    Full-time
Terms: Two (2) Year Contract (Renewable upon
satisfactory performance)
Salary: Attractive
Reports To: ICT Support Manager

The Government of Uganda under the Ministry of Works and Transport has a contract with Messrs Face Technologies (Pty) Ltd for designing, printing and supply of Computerised Driving Permits (CDP) on a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) arrangement. In order to ensure knowledge and skills transfer in the project, the
Ministry of Works and Transport now invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandan Nationals for the following post:

Job Overview:
Manage modification, migration and retirement of system components. To ensure the correct and efficient operation of software products and to provide support of the software products.

Job Duties:

•     Develop a maintenance and support plan (MEMP)
•     Analyse user problems, requests and required enhancements
•     Evaluate the possible impact of different options for modifying the operational system and software, other information required by the Ministry of Works and Transport.
•     Maintain up-to-date records of CDP transactions.
•     Demonstrating the use of computer equipment and system functionality, including software, to the project staff.
•     Migrate the upgraded system and software to the user’s environment, with, as appropriate: Parallel operations, Additional user training, Support options;
•     Retire the obsolete system from the user’s environment, with, as appropriate: Parallel operations, Conversion of data to the new or replacement system, Archiving of system and data files, User training for the conversion programme
•     Carry-out any other duties from the ICT Technical Support Manager

Person Specifications:

• Applicants must be Ugandans possessing the following:
•     A minimum of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. Candidates with additional qualifications relating to IT, software and Microsoft MCSE
•     Certification courses in software, hardware and networking will have a competitive advantage.
•     At least two (2) years of progressive experience in broad-based systems, desktop and network support, and also experience in implementation, enhancement and software control.
•     Experience and knowledge of PCs using Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office;
•     Competences: Good understanding of solution development process; communication; client management; Project management; team work; and interpersonal skills; result orientation; ethics and integrity

Deadline Date: 11/06/2014

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should attach three sets of certified copies of their certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials; Curriculum Vitae; 2 recent passport size colour photographs and letters of recommendation from two (2) referees who can easily be contacted.
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than 2 weeks from the date of this advert.
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Works and Transport,
Old Port Bell Road
P. O. Box 7174, Kampala