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• Maintain availability and integrity IFMS
  Tier 2 SQL databases.
• Actively monitor the IFMS Tier 2
  relational databases to optimize database performance, resource use, and
  physical implementations of the database; Install, configure and upgrade
  new SQL Server Databases while considering the use of clustering, log
  shipping, mirroring, or other technologies.
• Ensure all IFMS Tier 2 SQL databases are
  backed up in a way that meets the Business Continuity Plan Objectives.
• Test backups to ensure they meet the
  Business Continuity Plan Objectives.
• The DBA will establish and maintain sound
  backup and recovery policies and procedures.
• Develop System Interfaces between the IFMS
  Tier 2 System and other systems used by the Government of Uganda.
• In charge of designing and developing system
  reports that will be used for management reporting as may be required from
  time to time.
• Determine and implement the most effective
  way to improve Database performance, server configuration changes, or index/query
  changes. Perform Database tuning and performance monitoring.
• Do general technical trouble shooting, and
  work with the Consultant to develop and deploy database change
  scripts/Objects.
• Work closely with the IT Security
  Administrator to Implement, monitor and maintain database security (create
  and maintain users and roles, assign privileges).
• Develop RDBMS test environments as may be
  required from time to time.
• Actively facilitate sharing of common data
  by overseeing proper key and index management and data dictionary
  maintenance.
• Maintain various related documents
  such   as manuals and
  programmers   handbooks including
  developing   GoU user unit tailored
  manuals, where necessary.
• Offer 24 hour on-call support where
  required.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of
  state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/systems.
• Perform any other job-related duties
  assigned by management from time to time.

• The Database Administrator should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Mathematics and Software
  Engineering.
• Specialized Database Administration
  training and qualifications for common large RDBMSs. The SQL Server
  Certification and Database Management Systems (DBMS) are a must.
• Professional graduate diploma in database
  systems is an added advantage.
• At least four years’ experience directly
  related to IT support, programming and web development.
• Ability to implement and programming
  changes and modifications.
• Ability to program, configure, manage, and
  maintain the operation of complex relational databases.
• Ability to develop and manipulate large,
  complex data sets.
• Working knowledge of computer and / or
  network security systems, applications, and hardware.
• Working knowledge of data integrity
  methods and techniques.
• Ability to perform acceptance testing on
  computer systems, applications, and hardware.
• Ability to install, maintain , modify, and
  upgrade database software.
• Technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of current technological
  developments/ trends in area of expertise.
• Ability to operate on a scheduled 24-hour
  on-call basis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills.

• Implemented and deployed the Microsoft
  Dynamics NAV IFMS Tier2 Systems in local governments.
• Implemented the IFMS Tier 2 Security
  requirements in conformity to the guidelines as provided by the Security
  Administrator.
• Strengthened   the ICT function in local governments
  through training and support.
• Built capacity of the Ministry of LG staff
  to continue with the   reforms.
• The Database Administrator will be
  required to provide the following reports:
• Quarterly performance reports.
• Annual performance reports.
• An end report within two weeks after
  completion of the contract.

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