Uganda Revenue Authority Jobs March 2012

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

JOB CODE: HRM/073/602 REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR -NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

ROLE: Effective provisioning, installation/ configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure and sustain u high level of availability in line with set ICT policy strategy and management instructions.
Requirement:

Person Specifications; (a) Qualifications

• Any combination of education and training equivalent to possession of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information engineering or other related areas; such education should be at a level which demonstrates the ability to perform duties comparable to those listed herein.

• At least one Professional certification such as MCSE, CCNA or equivalent

(b) Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in all areas of local and wide area networks management administration and maintenance including system configuration, setup, troubleshooting, planning, designing, implementation, and user support; experience installing and supporting Microsoft server technologies; experience supporting telecommunications equipment.

• Working knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol, Internet, e-mail systems, telecommunications • and data communications; standard operating

systems, software packages, and software utilities; proper records maintenance and storage for local and distributed environments.

• Skill and ability to provide technical support to users and manage corporate desktop environments using tools like Microsoft Active Director, SMS etc..

• At least 1 year of experience working with networks in mixed protocol. It will be an added advantage if this relates to a corporate environment.

(c) Character

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills’

• Customer focused, sensitive to high quality services

• Ability to work on cross-functional project teams from diverse business areas;

• Ability to manage challenges in a high tempo/ stress environment.



• High Integrity; Team Player and potential leader.

• Excellent inter-personal, negotiation, oral & written communication skills,

• Ability to explain technical concepts in non­technical terms to clients and staff;

• Self-Motivated, innovative, can work independently and as a team member;

• keeps current by reading, interpreting and applying information and adapting to technology changes and updates;

• ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner

{(.•) Special Requirements

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.

• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 12kgs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.

• Willingness to work additional hours during the week and/or weekend, if required.

• ability and willingness to travel on work assignments sometimes with little advanced notice;

OFFICER – HARDWARE INSTALLATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

POSITION) JOB CODE: IIRM/073/603 REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

ROLE: To maintain the URA IT and Network Hardware Infrastructure as per best industry practice and in accordance with the URA ICT Strategy.
Requirement:

Person Specifications: a) Qualifications

• At least a higher diploma in a relevant field.

• A relevant Professional certification such as CISCO or MCSE or equivalent will be an added advantage.

(b) Experience and Knowledge

• At least two years’ experience in maintenance of IT hardware and network infrastructure in a large corporate environment

• Should be familiar with operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows XP, Unix/Linux, and working with the TCP/IP protocol.

(c) Character

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills’

• Customer focused, sensitive to high quality
services ,

• Ability to work on cross-functional project teams from diverse business areas;

• Ability to manage challenges in a high tempo/ stress environment.

• High Integrity; Team Player and potential leader.

• Excellent inter-personal, negotiation, oral & written communication skills,

• Ability to explain technical concepts in non­technical terms to clients and staff;

• Self-Motivated, innovative, can work independently and as a team member;

• keeps current by reading, interpreting and applying information and adapting to technology changes and updates;

• ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner

(d) Special Requirements

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.

• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to I2kgs. unassisted), bending, standing. Climbing or walking.

• Willingness to work additional hours during the week and/or weekend, if required.

• ability and willingness to travel on work assignments sometimes with little advanced notice;

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

JOB CODE: HRM/073/600 REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR -BUSINESS SYSTEMS SUPPORT

ROLE: Maintain ICT systems and provide technical software, hardware and network problem resolution to computer users in all business offices in line with defined systems procedures and IT Policy.
Requirement:

Person Specifications;

(a) Qualifications

• A degree in Computer science. Computer Application, Information technology or equivalent

• Professional certification such as Microsoft Certified Professional, CCNA or equivalent will be an added advantage.

(b) Experience and Knowledge

• At least one year providing end-user phone support for current PC desktop and application software OR

• At least one year installing, upgrading, troubleshooting and repairing personal computers in a multiprotocol network environment preferably a large corporate.

• Should be familiar with Operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows XP, Unix/Linux, and working with the TCP/IP protocol;

• Installations of software for clients, server and peripheral computer environments

• Managing corporate desktop

Environments using tools like Microsoft Active Directory.

(c) Character

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills’

• Customer focused, sensitive to high quality services

• Ability to work on cross-functional project teams from diverse business areas;

• Ability to manage challenges in a high tempo/ stress environment.

• High Integrity; Team Player and potential leader.

• Excellent inter-personal, negotiation, oral & written communication skills,

• Ability to explain technical concepts in non­technical terms to clients and staff;

• Self-Motivated, innovative, can work independently and as a team member;

• keeps current by reading, interpreting, and applying information on technological changes and updates;

• ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, lake initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner

(d) Special Requirements

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.

• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 12kgs. unassisted), bending. Standing, climbing or walking.

• Willingness to work additional hours during the week and/or weekend, if required.

• ability and willingness to travel on work assignments sometimes with little advanced notice;

How to apply:

If you have what we are looking for please send or post copies of qualification certificates and CV and the prescribed Job Application Form to;

Commissioner Corporate Services

Uganda Revenue Authority

P. O. BOX 7279 Kampala

OR

Hand delivered to the

Uganda Revenue Authority

Human Resource Office

Plot 40 Rotary Avenue, (Former Lugogo

Bypass).

NOT LATER THAN 5.00 pm on Tuesday 1Oth April 2012

Application forms and further details may be obtained from http://ura.go.ug Please Note:

• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

• All Successful candidates will undergo a background Check before they are considered for appointment into the services of the Authority.