Manager Information Technology Career Opportunity – Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)
Job Title: Manager Information Technology
Organisation: Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head, Department of Human Resources and Administration
About US:
Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda) is a wholly-owned government company which is the leading provider of a wide range of postal, logistical, IT and financial services in Uganda with international links to all major postal administrations worldwide.
Job Summary: The Manager Information Technology will provide timely support to the operations and acting as a liaison with client systems staff to implement client processes and systems that will assist in the development of operational improvements for the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The jobholder will also prepare, Plan and budget for the unit and the computer systems expenditures in line with the UPL Business Strategy.
- Offer timely support to the team through training, mentoring, capacity building to ensure the effective performance.
- Actively contribute to income generating and sustainability initiative of UPL
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing (EDP) and computer systems operations development across the entire organization.
- Plan for and coordinate UPL’s computer hardware repair, system building, software installation and maintenance in line with UPL IT policies.
- Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software by providing orientation to new users of existing technology.
- Work extensively with user departments to develop or modify data processing and office automation systems; coordinate testing and evaluation of computer hardware and software on desktops, laptops, and servers running various versions of Microsoft Windows operating system (Win XP, Win7/3, Win2003, Win2003, andWin2012}.
- Assist in the creation and management of procurement processes for the acquisition of technology products and services. Define and establish computer hardware and software requirements for the company.
- The jobholder will also implement, participate in the review and monitor the security and safety of the servers and integrity of organizational data and IT systems as per UPL policies.
- Keenly monitor and make a report on the performance and status of the IT systems to the IT Coordinator and the Management.
- Supervise, motivate, appraise and build staff capacity in the IT department in line with the organizational needs and Human Resource policies, and procedures.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Updated inventory of all ICT equipment
- Send timely reports
- Functional computer systems (software and hardware}
- Security and integrity of organizational data and IT systems
- Functional telecom and intercom systems
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Information Technology, Computer Science from a recognized institution is required.
- Possession of a relevant Postgraduate qualification
- Professional certification in MSCE/CISA/CCNA is an added advantage
- At least eight years working experience in a related field, five years at a supervisory level from a reputable organization.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applicationletters, detailed CVs and certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates to:
The Head, Department of Human Resource and Administration,
Posta Uganda,
P.O. Box 7106 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 24th July 2017
NB: Candidates who do not receive feedback within a month’s time from the deadline should consider their applications
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