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Job Title:      Information Technology
Support Assistant (150 Fresher Jobs)

Organization: Electoral
Commission

Duty Station:
Any Electoral Commission District Office in Uganda, Uganda

Reports to:
Information Technology District Registrar/Returning Officer

 

About US:

The Electoral
Commission of Uganda, also Uganda Electoral Commission, is a constitutionally
established organ of the Government of Uganda, whose mandate is to
“organise and conduct regular, free and fair elections” in the
country, in an efficient, professional and impartial manner. It was established
under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
To
ensure that every polling station in the district is allocated with a Biometric
Voter Verification kit.

·       
To offer
technical support in resolving issues relating to the functioning of the
Biometric Voter Verification System (BVS).

·       
To
configure the Electronic Results Transmission and Dissemination System (ERTDS)
for all categories of elections. To maintain the ERTDS and BWVS Equipment
inventory.

·       
To train
BWS operators on its usage.

·       
To
support, train and supervise Data Entry Clerks at the District.

·       
To
prepare regular reports on Biometric Voter Verification and Electronic Results
Transmission and Dissemination.

·       
To
perform any other duties as assigned by the District Returning Officer or
Regional Field IT Officer, from time to time

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
Applicants
should be Ugandans holding a Minimum of a Diploma in Computer Science, Computer
Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field from a
recognized institution. Being a registered voter is an added advantage

·       
Applicants
should have at least 2 years relevant working experience in Information
Technology or a related field.

·       
Knowledge
of Microsoft Windows operating systems.

·       
Working
knowledge of both automated and manual software installation issues in an
integrated platform environment.

·       
Basic
knowledge and skill in network concepts including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS

·       
Basic
knowledge of various network implementations, including Ethernet, wireless and
TCP/IP.

·       
Experience
in working with different technology devices, peripherals and media equipment.

·       
Ability
to install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, software and peripherals of
different types and to provide server restorations from backups.

·       
Good
communication and interpersonal skills

·       
Must
adhere to attendance requirements and be willing to work beyond normal working
hours.

·       
Ability
to maintain honesty, integrity and confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

·       
Age
limit: 25 to 35 years

 

Remuneration: An
attractive monthly package will be paid to the successful candidates.

 

How to Apply:

Applications with
comprehensively typed CVs showing the applicant’s contact address with day time
telephone numbers, addresses and day time telephone numbers of three referees,
copies of academic transcripts and certificates should be sent to the Human
Resource Office/Central Registry or mailed to the address indicated below.
Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words “Application for
the post of Information Technology Support Assistant.”

 

Head, Human Resource

Electoral Commission

P.O. Box 22678

Kampala. Uganda

 

Deadline: 8^th October 2020

 

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