Fresher Database Assistant Job Opportunities – National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Organization: National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Database Officer
About US:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable and economically prosperous Uganda”, while its Mission is “To manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry- related products and services to Government, local communities and the private sector”.
Job Summary: The Database Assistant will support technical and professional work under the Database Unit.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support in Database management.
- Provide support in data collection, data entry and analysis.
- Document and store both soft and hard information.
- Provide maximum data security, confidentiality and authorised accessibility to NFA databases.
- Timely identification of gaps in raw data before data capture.
- Periodic reporting.
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the National Forestry Authority (NFA) Database Assistant job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business Computing (BBC) or its equivalent from a recognized University.
- At least two (2) years working experience in a similar or related position in a reputable organization.
- Demonstrable computer knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access with programming background.
- Knowledge in software development and programming will be an added advantage.
- Databases using Microsoft SQL Server & Microsoft Access.
- Good interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees with their full postal address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below. Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
National Forestry Authority,
Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi,
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala. Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6; 0414 -360400
Deadline: 17th January 2020
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