Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 26 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Government of Uganda – represented by the Ministry of Finance and Planning and Economic Development (MoFED) in collaboration with the International Development Association (IDA) and other development partners including the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Sweden – is implementing the Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) project. The project is financed by the International Development Association and a Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF).

The Project Development Objective is to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 on private sector investment and employment and to support new economic opportunities including in refugee and hosting communities.

The Project comprises of four components and is being implemented jointly by Bank of Uganda (BoU) and Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). The Project Components include: Component 1: Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 with a focus on the Manufacturing and Exporting Sectors Driving Economic Transformation, including Refugee and Hosting Districts; Component 2: Creating New Product and Transformative Assets including in Refugee and Host Districts; Component 3: Enhancing Capabilities in Public Institutions and Private Firms; and Component 4: Implementation Support, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
More details on the project can be found at www.invite.go.ug .

As the primary implementing agency for INVITE, the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) seeks to engage services of an IT Officer to be part of the Project Implementation Team (PIT).

2. Objectives of the Assignment:
The IT Officer will technically support all the IT related aspects including the online web platform that is to be used in handling all project activities. The Officer will ensure that the project IT systems are up and running and any emerging issues are promptly identified and resolved to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services. The Officer is expected to enhance performance and support workflows including trouble-shooting and technical guidance to multiple system users.

3. Scope of Work:
Support all the project IT related aspects including the online web platform and related systems.
• Undertake regular reviews of the Online Platform to detect and deter bleaches including hacking and proactively thwart any malice attacks and or misuse.
• Ensure uninterrupted, seamless accessibility of the Online Platform through constant monitoring of bandwidth and make necessary recommendations to sustain system performance.
• Monitor and provide reports on system navigation, usability, accessibility, and functionality.
• Undertake regular updates on the Online Platform
• Take the lead on IT-related engagements including system maintenance and contract management.
• Prepare specifications and requirements for IT related procurements
• Oversee the IT service providers and ensure Quality services and products
• Ensure maintenance, optimization and security of the web platform and that the site’s servers and other supporting systems are optimized for both back-end and front-end efficiency
• In consultation with other team members, partners, and contractors, contribute to design of processes for technical improvements to bridge the various platform components and to enhance elements such as navigation, usability, data visualization.
• Participate in discussions and consultations to decide and agree any new features, customizations, or revisions.
• Facilitate the uploading and updating of data sets via graphical interface
• Troubleshoot issues that arise in the web platform use and maintenance: identify and assess concerns and propose and implement solutions.
• Train, guide and support team members, partners and beneficiaries
• Ensure that the operational manuals, guideline documentation are regularly reviewed and or updated
• Ensure that the project system meet required standards of both Government and IDA and that appropriate certifications have been obtained.
• Undertake any such duties as shall be assigned from time to time by the Project Coordinator

4. Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Competencies:
4.1 Academic qualifications:
• Applicants should possess an honors’ degree in IT, Computer Science, or related qualification from a recognized institution
• Postgraduate training and or professional/ Industry IT Certification such as ITIL, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, OCA, etc.
• Experience with online web service development and management
• A Master’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage

4.2 Relevant Experience:
• At least eight (8) years of demonstrated work experience in supporting IT systems
• Good understanding and appreciation of GoU and IDA IT policies
• Experience in systems design and development

4.3 Other Required Skills and Competences:
• Should be able to work with minimum supervision
• A high level of interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work under pressure and deliver under tight timelines
• Strong ethics, hands-on approach
• Pays attention to detail and excellent follow-through
• Proven integrity and honesty in handling public resources
• (vii)Good Planning, organization and problem solving skills

5. Key Results /Deliverables:
• Efficient, effective, and Operational Online Web Platform
• Periodic System Performance reports
• Regular Updates made on the platform

6. Reporting:
The IT Officer will report to the Project Coordinator-INVITE for overall supervision and day-to-day technical matters under the contract.

7. Duty Station:
The IT Officer will be deployed on a full-time basis and the duty station shall be the INVITE-PIU Office in Kampala.

8. Facilities to be provided by the Employer:
The Employer shall provide office space, with connectivity to internet, printer, and access to other office amenities during the term of his contract.

9. Duration of Services:
The IT Officer will be engaged on a contractual basis for an initial period of three (3) years with a possibility of renewal based on performance, business need, and budget availability.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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