Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 25 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
You will be responsible for introducing digital technologies and innovation in WAU program and influencing initiatives. You will leverage information and communication technology to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of WaterAid’s Uganda WASH programmes through designing interactive platforms, mobile applications, or digital training materials to reach and empower individuals in WASH programs.

You will be responsible for managing and implementing ICT solutions that improve data management, facilitate data collection, analysis, and reporting, enabling evidence-based decision-making for WASH projects. You will work very closely with the programmes, advocacy, MEAL teams.

In addition, you will administer and maintain WAU ICT software and hardware infrastructure and systems and ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of ICT services.

Main Responsibilities and Duties
Programme Design and Implementation
• Develop and implement the WaterAid Uganda's ICT4D strategy, aligning it with the overall goals and objectives of the public health and climate resilience WASH programmes. This will involve assessing existing ICT systems, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Digital Solutions Development: Develop digital tools, applications, or software platforms that support community engagement, education, and behavior change in relation to WASH practices. This includes designing interactive platforms, mobile applications, or e-learning materials to enhance the reach and impact of WASH programs.
• ICT4D Capacity Building: Collaborate with MEAL and other teams to improve organisational learning on ICT4D for programme interventions. Lead on building the ICT capacity of staff and relevant stakeholders through training sessions, workshops, or
• providing technical support to ensure that all relevant parties are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively use ICT resources.
• Collaboration and Partnerships: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective integration of ICT solutions into WaterAid Uganda’s WASH initiatives. This will include working closely with programmes directorate, advocacy teams, project field staff, and other stakeholders to align ICT strategies with WASH goals.
• In collaboration with the Communications for development Officer lead on uploading and maintaining the WAU webpage. Support in the updating and maintaining the WAU webpage Support in creation of the WAU CP webpage on source.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of ICT4D interventions in WASH programmes. This requires tracking key performance indicators, conducting assessments, and providing regular reports to the management team.

Technical ICT Support
• Manage all IT support services and ensure that adequate level of support is being provided to the organization and users.
• Setting up, maintaining, and providing technical support to all Departments and Staff. General review of the IT setup, inspection of hardware and adjustment of systems
• Implement and manage key systems and services that provide the required ICT environment. Systems support in installation configuration and data migration of computers.
• Lead on the roll-out and implementation of new global systems in the CP
• Monitor and ensure that IT policies, such as Internet, email and anti-virus policies are adhered to for all users.
• Ensure standard backups are completed successfully on a daily basis and in accordance with the established WaterAid procedures. Implements and manages the storage facilities backup and archiving of critical data. Sharing of common data and active devices and advise on offsite backup system.
• Lead on IT/data disaster recovery planning and in particular to maintain strategies related to technical service provision and recovery.
• Ensure that the off-site data warehousing facility is operational and running as planned.
• Responsible for registration and administration of WaterAid’s operating system, software licenses, and IT assets.
• Maintenance of both the CP’s server and other IT infrastructure.
• Be a primary point of contact for hardware problems, maintenance, and repair with approved suppliers. Checks the genuineness of software’s and checks internet capacity need vs usage and advise.
• Any other service/advise as deemed necessary and according to the IT situation

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelors’ degree in ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or other related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in ICT solutions in the implementation of innovations, technology, and digital development programmes in the development sector and in a busy computer systems environment.
• Supporting and troubleshooting Windows PCs, servers, printers and networks or similar work environment; Microsoft or networking certifications on the above platforms preferred.

Key Competences, Skills, experience, and Knowledge
• Knowledge of practical applications of software, database, network, telecommunications and systems
• Good understanding of emerging trends in the Cyber Security field
• Local IT market awareness desired
• Good understanding of emerging trends in the Cyber Security field.
• A thorough understanding of anti-virus software and how viruses propagate and infect.
• Good knowledge of peer-to-peer e.g. in workgroup consisting of Microsoft Windows, server-based networking e.g. based on the domain model of Microsoft Windows and Active Directory.
• Good knowledge of equipment for organizing, protecting, and troubleshooting LAN and WAN hardware.
• Awareness of technologies for securely interfacing private corporate networks with unsecured public ones, such as firewalls, proxy servers, and packet-filtering routers.
• Understanding of VOIP, SIP based telephony and Microsoft Lync software.

Key competences and Skills (expertise, behavioral competencies)
• Self-motivated, initiative, work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent business partnering, communication, supportive, collaborative and team player; and interpersonal/ relationship building skills and customer service skills
• Experience in designing business processes and implementing complex solutions in diverse thematic areas.
• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies.
• Good understanding of emerging trends in the Cyber Security field
• Positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Willingness to travel to the programme / project areas.
• Proven office organizational and management skills, strong ability to multi-task
• Strong time management, ability to prioritize, plan and organize work in a busy environment
• Competency in WaterAid common approaches to work including partnerships, convening, inclusion, systems strengthening, creating behavioral change, and mainstreaming gender and inclusion of youth.
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and ways of working.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

If you are interested in the positions above and have the right skills and attributes, please access the links attached to each vacancy position for more details on the job application pack (Job Description and job application form).
Fill in the job application form and send together with a cover letter to waurecruitments@waterald.org  stating The Title of the Position in the subject line by 5th October 2023

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behavior, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity, disability and gender confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted.
No recruitment agencies please.


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