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• Take charge of the configuration,
  administration, and maintenance of the microsoft exchange online service
  and any other cloud service for Uganda Red Cross Society.
• Develop, implement, monitor and report on
  the performance of the IT unit Systems, plans and budget.
• Regularly monitor and maintain the LAN,
  Network Servers, Routers, Printers, Switches, Patch Panels, Access Points,
  HF and VHF bases, HF and VHF relay stations, satellite Modem to prevent
  faults occurring.
• Update and maintain the inventory of ICT
  equipment and keep track of movements of ICT equipment.
• Mentor and train URCS staff and volunteers
  on email system, utilization of VHF handhelds.
• Carryout missions for new installations
  and routine maintenance tours of ICT equipment.
• Installation of software packages, basic
  repair/maintenance of computer hardware, HF and VHF equipment.
• Support the process of identification and
  recommendation of suppliers of IT services and goods (Assets and
  consumables) as per IT and Finance policies and guidelines.
• Work closely with IT solutions providers
  to plan, design and implement IT business solutions relevant to different
  offices and departments.
• Develop, implement and review the
  contingency and data disaster recovery plan in accordance with IT policies
  and procedures
• Evaluate needs for upgrading and
  eventually replacing ICT equipment both at HQ and branches to meet URCS
  standards.
• Train and develop staff and partners in
  the use of ICT technologies according to IT unit plans in line with user
  and organizational needs and provide technical support and recommend
  appropriate technology to staff and partners as per user needs.
• Select the most efficient and economic
  means for transmission of messages, taking into consideration the nature
  and priority of communications to be transmitted.
• Perform any other assignment by the
  supervisor.

• The ideal candidate for IT/Radio Assistant
  Officer job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
  Information Technology, Computer science, computer applications or any
  related IT field from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a certificate in LAN
  Operation is desired
• Prior training in enterprise resource
  planning systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) is desired
• At least two years’ experience in a large
  organization.
• Extensive knowledge of the URCS system is
  required
• Previous exposure and experience in
  planning & budgeting
• Prior experience in I.T. procurement
  management
• Skills and knowledge of I.T. policy
  formulation and implementation
• Experience in disaster recovery (Risk
  assessment and management)
• Skills and knowledge of Data security and
  integrity
• People management skills
• Broad knowledge and experience in software
  and hardware maintenance.
• High level of integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to analyse issues and identify
  problems

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