Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 04, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REA is implementing the Electricity Connections Policy (ECP) whose goal is to increase electricity access from the current 20% to 60% by 2027. The ECP was designed to address the major challenges that have kept electricity connections low and hence enable acceleration of connectivity throughout Uganda. The ECP targets to achieve an average minimum of 300,000 connections per year in order to achieve this goal. The connections will be made by the licensed electricity distribution companies. These include: Umeme Limited, Kilembe lnvestrnents Limited, Bundibugyo Energy Cooperative Society Limited, Kyegegwa Rural Electric Cooperative Society Limited, Pader —Abim Multipurpose Electric Cooperative Society Limited, West Nile Rural Electrification Company, Kalangala Infrastructure Services and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited.
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) will be responsible for the operationalization of the ECF! As part of the efforts to support efficient and effective implementation of electricity connections, REA is establishing a database system to enable efficient management of the connections data under the ECR
REA seeks to engage the services of a Database Management Specialist to establish and manage the electricity connections database under aforementioned ECR REA is seeking to recruit individuals of high integrity, dedication and commitment for the position Database Management Specialist whose details can be viewed and obtained on the Procurement Notice board at REA offices on www.rea.or.ug 
Main Purpose
The Database Management Specialist will be responsible for developing, maintaining and updating both new and existing electricity connections software application(s) and database(s) to support capture, collection, validation, verification and reporting on electricity connections data while ensuring high levels of data security, performance, integrity and availability..

  Scope of the assignment and Key Responsibilities
• Carry out review and analysis of existing processes and systems 1:0 understand user needs.
• Design database application programs data models and architectural work.
• Develop scripts and codes needed to implement the system designs.
• Develop strategies for and perform database application testing.
• Maintain and upgrade existing database application programs.
• Monitor database usage and apply database tuning mechanisms to enhance system performance.
• Develop and maintain database access controls.
• Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain change advisory board (CAB) to control processes for modifications to databases.
• Produce ad-hoc queries and reporm to support REA’s needs.
• Develop dashboards to visualize advanced analytics reports.
• Create and maintain technical and end user documentation. Ensure data back-up and restore procedures are developed,tested and running.
• Demonstrate database technical and quality functionality such as performance, security and reliability.
• Assist with establishing the needed database protocols, standards, guidelines and manuals.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Computing or equivalent
• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business
• Computing or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in GIS data collection and mapping tools will be an added advantage.
• At least seven (07) years’ demonstrated work experience in a reputable organization with experience in collection, validation and analysis of large data and management of large databases.
This position requires advanced knowledge and expertise in:
o SQL query language.
o HTML,javaScript and CS5.
o UML design.
o Relational database management systems such as MS SQL.
o Programming |anguages:java and C#.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and the ability to engage stake holders and colleagues enthusiastically face to face, telephonically and via e-Mail.
• Ability to discem and communicate appropriate technical details to a non-technical audience.
• Experience in working with electricity sector information systems will be an added advantage.
Period of performance
The assignment shall be for a period of 2 (Two) Years subject to probation period of 6 (Six) months, and renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Reporting:
The Database Management Specialist shall report to the Manager, Connections Department.
Duty Station:
The Database Management Specialist will be located in Kampala.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree

Job Experience Requirements: seven (07) years

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Job application procedure
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which include: forwarding letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, addressed and delivered to:
The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
Plot lOWindsor Loop, Kololo, 2nd Floor, House of Hope
P.O Bax T3 IT, Kampala - Uganda
Deadline for receiving the applications: 17th December, 2019
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that canvassing and lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

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