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Are you looking for Information Technology Jobs in Uganda 2024 today?, then you might be interested in Management Trainee – Networks job at The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology Sector. It’s mandated to coordinate, promote and monitor IT
development within the context of national social and economic development, with a vision of “Lives transformed through e-service delivery”.
Job Title
Management Trainee – Networks job at The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Job Description
To support the network team in handling technical and administrative day-to-day tasks of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Keep an updated outline of the actual layout of the NBI optical network elements in the form of as-built files;
Keep an updated record of capacity usage (cores) on the NBI optical network;
Periodically inspecting and reviewing the network documentation arising out of various events such as repair work, relocations, and extensions.
Participate in specific studies associated with best practices and planning for fiber upgrades, relocation, and extensions including routine maintenance works;
Undertake any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, and Telecommunications Engineering from a recognized university.
Professional certifications such as MCSE, MCSA, CCNA, etc., will be an added advantage.
Experience
At least 1 year working experience in Networks, systems administration, GIS software or Auto CAD.
Technical Expertise
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team;
Customer Relationship Management
Capacity to establish credibility, trust, and partnership.
Analytical and problem–solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills;
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
The deadline for applications for the positions is 11th September 2024 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). Only Soft copy applications will be accepted and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above). You can apply for a maximum of two positions.
5. FEEDBACK
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling, and or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in one’s favour, will automatically lead to the disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.