No Experience IT Intern Job Careers – Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Job Title:     IT
Intern
Organisation: Uganda
Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: 
Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Head
of Department, Information Technology
About US:
Uganda Christian
University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was
promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained
clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local
chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The
Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the
College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s,
the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the
higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well.
Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
About Internship Program:
This is a one year
internship programme for the best graduating students (July 2017 -2018
graduation) in the Department of IT. It is intended to improve the visibility
and attractiveness of the programmes that are offered in the Department of
Information Technology (IT) and to improve outreach to both the University and
the community. The successful interns will work under the Faculty of Science
and Technology, but in particular under the supervision of the Department of IT
and the University ICT Services (UIS).
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Provide support in the analysis, design, development, testing and
    documentation of new software solutions.
  • Development of new applications as required by the University or as
    directed by supervisors.
  • Development of improvements to existing solutions as required by
    UCU.
  • The incumbent will also configure software development tools as
    required by UCU.
  • Assist in the estimation of tasks, identify possible obstacles and
    propose appropriate solutions.
  • Follow the university software data protection and security
    guidelines in developing software.
  • Detect and predict code defects by peer reviewing code.
  • Support the Department of IT in instruction of undergraduate
    students.
  • Perform any other official duties that may be assigned by the Head
    of Department, IT.
  • Shall be part of a team of software developers in the Systems &
    Software Development lab building industry leading, robust and innovative
    software solutions that are fit for purpose and address the needs of the
    UCU community and beyond.
  • Utilize the Systems & Software Development lab infrastructure,
    development processes and software programming techniques and provide
    feedback as appropriate.
  • Contribute to building a productive, pleasant working environment
    using the senior team members in the IT and UIS departments as role
    models.
  • Liaise with key officers at UIS and in the department of IT from
    time to time.
  • Provide assistance to lecturers during practical sessions.
  • Work with the systems administrator to maintain the department
    systems & develop new services to improve student’s experience.
  • Work on real -world projects & exhibit them in the annual ICT
    conference
  • The interns report to the Head, Department of IT and the Dean,
    Faculty of Science and Technology.
Benefits of the Internship programme:
  • Increased research visibility for staff at FOST and UIS
  • Development of ICT systems for the university that are relevant to
    its needs and operations.
  • Increased interest and motivation for current UCU undergraduate
    students.
  • Development of the next generation of staff for UCU as it strives to
    be a center of excellence in the heart of Africa.
  • Spearhead the use of ICT in the delivery of learning through
    development and enhancement of e -learning systems.
  • Enhance practical experience and transferable skills for both staff
    and students.
  • Introduce interns to a prospective career path in systems and
    software development.
  • Improve scientific writing skills for staff and interns through
    involvement in funding, and proposal writing.
  • Increased funding to the University through grants.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • Should have been among the top graduating students (completed in
    2017 and 2018) from UCU in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and
    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
  • Excellent interpersonal/communications skills.
  • Exposure to programming languages (C++, lava, etc).
  • Exposure to developing in a Linux and/or a Windows Environment.
  • Exposure to use of Object Oriented and Agile techniques.
  • Exposure of PostgreSQL/MySQL.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
  • Bright, highly self-motivated and a team player.
  • Passionate about software development.
  • Dependable and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to solve problems quickly.
  • Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work
    environment
  • Must be able to pay attention to detail.
  • Maintain a professional manner at all times.
  • Able to innovate in an environment where software reliability is
    non-negotiable.
  • Should be a mature and practicing Christian.
How to Apply:
All qualified
candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly
demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vita and three
references. Please attach copies of academic and professional certificates and
transcripts on each application. Send to:
The Director, Human
Resource & Administration,
Uganda Christian
University,
Pilkington Building,
P.O. Box 4, Mukono,
Uganda
Deadline: 8th March 2019
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