Quality Assurance Officer (Uganda Communications Commission) job opportunity in Uganda

Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer
Posts:2 Vacancies
Organization: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 20th, September 2013 BY 5pm 
Reports to: Specialist/ Licensing & Standards Compliance

About UCC:
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is according to its website "the regulator of the communications industry in Uganda." Among the responsibilities of the UCC are licensing, regulation, infrastructure development and attention to rural communication service.

Job Summary:
The Quality Assurance Officer will conduct investigations leading to the assessment of compliance of telecom service providers to standards set by the Commission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Conduct quality of service measurements leading to the assessment of compliance of telecom service providers in line with the Quality of Service framework as set by UCC;
    Carry out activities for type approval or type acceptance of telecom equipment in line with the equipment conformity framework and the type approval regulations;
    Carry out maintenance and calibration of monitoring and test equipment to ensure its functionality in line with the relevant frameworks and to periodically report on the condition of the equipment in line with the unit policies;
    Prepare and submit reports on quality of service measurements in line with the unit policies;
    Prepare and submit reports on type approval assessments in line with the unit policies;
    Contribute to the UCC budgeting process by proposing any necessary additional equipment or upgrades of existent equipment for procurement by UCC; and
    Develop and maintain databases and filing systems on all activities of the unit in line with the unit policies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications from a recognized Institute or University.
    At least two (2) years of experience in handling  telecommunications equipment;
    Proficiency in the use of telecommunications equipment; and
    Excellent analytical, report writing and interpersonal skills;
    Should be a team player and self driven.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications via E-mail to: hrvacancies@ucc.co.ug
All scanned copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to the applications.
NB: Members of Uganda Communications Commission shall not be accepted as referees. Please note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

UCC is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.