Vacancy title:
Network Administrator

Jobs at:
FINCA Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
3rd April 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
FINCA Uganda is a subsidiary of FINCA Microfinance Holding Company LLC(FMl-l) and part ofa network of2l microfinance institutions and banks that provide socially responsible financial services that enable low - income individuals and communities to invest in the future. FINCA Uganda currently offers loans, savings and money transfer services in Uganda. lt is one of the most competitive and dynamic microfinance markets in the world. FINCA is looking for a dynamic person to join their team of professionals as the Database Administrator. Network Administrator and Branch Manager. Details are highlighted as follows:

Post :Network Adiministrator
Reports to: information systems manager

SUMMARY
The Network Administrator will ensure systems and network uptime is maintained up to standard and all system/network related issues that impact the business operations are resolved in timely manner. Key duties and responsibilities:

• Identifying opportunities and recommending solutions for improving the overall network health by assessing overall effectiveness and efficiency
  
• Ensure network and systems uptime as per the SLA
  
• Analyze information and recommend appropriate hardware and software to management/users
  
• Develop and maintain network standards and keep all documentation relating to network infrastructure and systems
  
• Update procedures and manuals relating to the job function
  
• Ensures all system and network issues that impact the business are resolved timely
  
• Coordinates and participates in meetings to discuss SLAs with network providers
  
• Proactively communicates the status, plan of action(s), and resolution(s) of issues to management
  
• Monitors and reports the performance of network components against l(Pls and takes preemptive measures to minimize interruptions
  
• Ensure all applications are licensed
  
• Ensure system, applications and user documents are regularly backed up
  
• Ensure network and applications security is maintained

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A first degree in Electrical Engineering. IT or Computer Engineering
  
• 3 years‘ experience in a similar position.
  
• Certifications e.g. MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, N+, lTlL
  
• A master’s degree in lT Security, lS Management an added advantage.

Job application procedure
All candidates who so wish to join the banking sector in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to send their applications with detailed CVs including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates to: ug_jobs@fincaug.org