Information Technologies Specialist NGO Jobs – GIZ

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Job Title:          Information Technologies Specialist
Organization: GIZ
Project Name: Promotion of
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency programme (PREEEP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Head of
Programme
About US:
GIZ provides customised solutions to complex challenges. We are an experienced
service provider and assist the German Government in achieving its objectives
in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven, tailor-made
and effective services for sustainable development.
About PREEP Programme:
The Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency programme
(PREEEP) is a programme implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of
Economic cooperation and Development (BMZ) that supports the Ugandan Ministry
of Energy and Mineral Development in the areas of energy policy, rural
electrification, improvement of market structures in the energy sector and
energy efficiency. The overall objective of the programme is to ensure that the
framework conditions for the sustainable supply of energy to enterprises and
households in Uganda are improved.
Job Summary: The Information
Technologies Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of information
technology and management systems for the GIZ- PREEEP. The jobholder will also
be tasked with regular updating of computer software and programs for the GIZ-
PREEEP components in line with guidelines from head office. The incumbent will
provide technical support to GIZ-PREEEP team members and database management.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
Hardware-related Tasks:
  • Ensure that all hardware is up-to-date
    with standards set by GIZ head office, including laptops, servers, and all
    desktop computers
  • Maintains PC, notebook, printer, digital
    camera, scanner and other hardware components
  • The incumbent consults with the PREEEP
    Programme Coordinator with regard to new or improvement of certain systems
    and networks; tests new hardware and does recommendations for the purchase
    of new systems, including the upgrading of existing systems and all
    relevant items pertaining to network and PCs
Software-related Tasks:
  • Supports all software packages used at the
    GIZ (e.g. APS, AMS, MS Office, WinPACCS,
  • SAP)
  • The incumbent also tests new or upgraded
    software systems and updates all software to the latest versions
  • Establishes/Maintains proper back-up
    systems and ensures system security both in the GIZ PREEEP office as well
    as the district offices where applicable.
  • Ensures that the anti-virus software is
    updated periodically both in the GIZ PREEEP office as well as the district
    offices where applicable.
Website-related Tasks:
  • Maintains and updates existing website
  • Coordinates regularly with the Web Editor
    and the projects/program leaders on necessary adjustments to the homepage
Operational Support:
  • Installs/manages and maintains a local area
    network (LAN)
  • Confers with vendors to guarantee
    maintenance of network, PABX and computer equipment
  • Maintains market research on quality and
    economical prices and advises on the procurement of computer equipment
General Services:
  • Installs, manages, and maintains the
    general administration of the entire system
  • Backs-up data and takes care of Anti-
    Hacking issues
  • Handles troubleshooting and solving of all
    computer and internet related problems, prepares information needed, and
    maintains telephonic support
  • Ensures an emergency deputy service
  • Keeps an inventory of hard and software
    and updates list as soon as changes occur
  • Documents the installation and settings on
    the server and on each computer
Other Duties:
  • Assists in and/or carries out other
    project activities and other tasks, as assigned
  • Undertakes further job training related to
    his/her position and duties, if required.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The applicant for the GIZ Information
    Technologies Specialist employment opportunity must hold a University
    degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
  • A minimum of three years of professional
    working experience in a similar position
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of IT
    hardware systems, current operation software, IT Network systems, data
    bank management software, GIZ -Intranet and basic understanding of
    specific GIZ software (SAP, APS, AMS, PACCS, etc.)
  • Excellent English spoken and written and
    Local Language skills
How to Apply:
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their
applications with detailed CVs (max. 3 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages)
addressing the applicant’s motivation by email to: recruitment-uganda@giz.de
Deadline: 4th August 2017
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