Investment Executive ICT(Uganda Investment Authority-UIA)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Investment Executive ICT
Organisation: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 10th February, 2014

Reports to: Senior Investment Executive, ICT

About UIA:
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), set up under the investment Code 1991 is a statutory agency mandated to initiate and support measures that enhance investment in Uganda and to advise Government on appropriate policies conducive for investment promotion and growth.

Job Summary: 
The Investment Executive, ICT is responsible for system and network administration for the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA).
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The incumbent will be responsible for installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications;
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks;
• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults;
• Offering support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports;
• Following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system;
• Supporting the roll-out of new applications;
• Preparing new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Investment Executive.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Investment Executive Associate should notably hold a Bachelors' degree (at least a second upper) in Computer  Science or Information Technology from a reputable Institution.
• Professional Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
• Possession of Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) is an added advantage.
• At least two years’ experience in a busy corporate setting.
• Proficiency in programming languages and graphics design.
• Good working knowledge of Linux Operating System.
• Prior exposure to the Joomla Content Management System.
• Network (LAN and WAN) design, configuration and maintenance skills
• Computer repair and maintenance skills
• Good User support and training skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs, copies of certificates and/or testimonials together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be sent to;
The Executive Director
Uganda Investment Authority
P. O. Box 7418, Kampala, Uganda.

UIA accepts no liability for incomplete submission, late or misdirected transmission of applications.

NOTE: Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Uganda Investment Authority is an equal opportunity employer.