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Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC was incorporated as a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda in June 2015. Our overall function is to handle the Government of Uganda’s commercial interests in the petroleum sub-sector and to ensure State participation in petroleum activities. The company is also mandated to investigate and propose new upstream, midstream, and downstream ventures initially locally and eventually internationally.
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The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) is a state-owned enterprise established in 2015 under the Petroleum Acts of 2013, with the mandate to manage Uganda's commercial interests in the petroleum sector and ensure the resource is exploited sustainably. UNOC's purpose is encapsulated in its statement: "Creating Value for Generations."
The company has garnered recognition for its strategic performance management, notably receiving the Balanced Scorecard Institute’s 2023 Award for Excellence, highlighting its strong leadership and organizational alignment. UNOC fosters a culture of innovation and professionalism, offering employees opportunities for holistic development across strategic, operational, and leadership dimensions. Regularly, the company announces job openings in various departments, with details available on their careers page.
Since its inception, UNOC has evolved by integrating sustainability into its corporate strategy, aligning with at least 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Operating from its headquarters in Kampala, UNOC's vision is to be an innovative and profitable company operating across the petroleum value chain for the benefit of all Ugandans. The company's core values include innovation, integrity, and sustainability.
Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, UNOC is committed to delivering strategic programs that foster long-term relationships with local communities. For more information, visit their official website at https://www.unoc.co.ug/.
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IT Projects Specialist job at Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Operations
JOB TITLE: IT Projects Specialist (1 Vacancy)
REPORTS TO: IT Projects Manager
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for the conceptual design, development, and implementation of internal IT solutions and development projects at UNOC.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications are expected to be submitted from Monday 10th February 2025 and not later than Friday 28th February 2025 by 23:59 Hours (11:59PM EAT)
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ONLY online applications will be considered.
Applicants are required to scan and attach certified copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’level, A’level, Degree certificates.
Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) is allowed. Where attachments are more than 1MB, candidates are advised to break them down before uploading.
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Company.
Applicants without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered.
Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
“UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies to any candidates during the recruitment process. Report any form of solicitation to +256312444629”
For any inquiries please contact the Human Resource team on recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Justify and coordinate ICT projects as assigned.
Serve as the technical lead for the design, development, and implementation of new projects, applications, and modifications to existing computer systems and software packages.
Assist in the preparation of financial budgets and present proposals for capital ICT projects.
Support the preparation of IT equipment and software specifications, including preparing requisitions for approval by the Projects Manager.
Collaborate with End Users to ensure their involvement in project definition and usage, including participation in concept proofing before the rollout of new software.
Provide technical guidance to IT Project Teams during software development and integrations, ensuring that new software and hardware are fully integrated into the existing IT architecture.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor's degree (Hons) in ICT or a related field.
Project Management Certification (e.g., PRINCE2 or PMP) with at least 3 years of practical experience.
Certification in one or more programming languages.
A minimum of six (6) years of experience in Information Technology, including at least three (3) years in Software Development and/or IT Project Management.
Proven experience in software development, systems automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft 365 technologies.
Expertise in developing and utilizing computer systems and quantitative modeling techniques to solve business problems and support decision-making.
Experience with modern methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and programming languages like JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, and Python.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Strong Project Management skills.
Expertise in Software Development/Programming.
Proficiency in ICT Systems Automation.
Strong Team Leadership abilities.
Knowledge of ITIL practices.
Excellent Stakeholder Management skills.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 technologies.
Familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform.
Results-driven with critical thinking abilities.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Advanced problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and logically.
