Senior ICT Officer(Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority-URBRA)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Senior ICT Officer
Organization: Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 24th January, 2014
Reports to: Manager ICT

About URBRA:
The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority manages retirement plans for Uganda's public workforce by serving as the fiduciary stewards of the contributions and disbursements of the pension trust funds. In partnership with the state's public employers, we help ensure that they can offer their employees a comprehensive retirement plan that is responsive to their needs and is equitable to all stakeholders.
URBA’s primary mandates include;

•     Regulate the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes in Uganda in both private and public sector
•     Supervise institutions which provide retirement benefits products and services
•     Protect the interest of member and beneficiaries of retirement benefits schemes
•     Promote the development of the retirement benefits sector
•     Provide for licensing for custodians, trustees, administration and fund managers of retirement benefits schemes, the appointment of inspectors and interim administrators.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule for all ICT equipment and resources
•     Maintain and update the ICT inventory and make recommendations for replenishment as necessary
•     Make certain of the implementation of all policies related to ICT services, including procurement, distribution and asset management.
•     Carry out upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems:
•     Ensure the smooth running of all ICT systems, including anti-virus software, print services and email provision;
•     Ensure that software licensing laws are adhered to;
•     Provide secure access to the network for remote users;
•     Ensure the security of data from internal and external attack;
•     Provide users with appropriate support and advice;
•     Manage crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems;
•     Train new ICT staff and other URBRA staff on IT applications
•     Keep up to date with the latest technologies.
•     Prepare a strategic IT Plan for the Authority.
•     Maintain and update the Authority website
•     Create a database management system for the Authority.
•     Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The Senior ICT Officer should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Telecommunications Engineering
•     A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Telecommunications Engineering or Certified IT professional qualifications will be an added advantage
•     At least three years' relevant experience in a busy environment

How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate and would love to contribute to the Ugandan pension sector, please deliver your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to:
The URBRA reception on 3rd Floor, 
Plot 1 Clement Hill road, Kampala, Uganda 
or send via E-mail to recruitment.hr@urbra.go.ug