Fresher IT Officer Job Vacancies – Uganda Warehouse Receipt System Authority (UWRSA)

 

Job Title:    IT Officer

Organisation: Uganda
Warehouse Receipt System Authority (UWRSA)

Duty Station: 
Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:
Systems Administrator

 

About US:

The Warehouse
Receipt System was established in Uganda in 2006 by the Ministry of Trade,
Industry and Cooperatives. It is governed and regulated through the Warehouse
Receipt System Act of 2006 (WRS Act, 2006) and regulations there of 2007.
Section 3 of the WRS Act, 2006 provides for the establishment of the Uganda
Warehouse Receipt System Authority, whereas sec. 7 establishes the Board of
Directors of the Authority. It is defined as a system where Commodities can be
used as security/collateral for financing (Inventory Credit). The issuer of the
Warehouse Receipt will certify the deposit of commodities, hold the commodity
in safe custody until the depositor or a new ascertained buyer claims the
goods. This is possible where commodities are deposited in regularly inspected,
certified, licensed and regulated storage facilities.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Work
closely with the ICT Manager, System Administrator, HIS Officer to ensure that
technology, infrastructure and operational requirements are met.

·       
Supervise
all equipment installations and the related repair and maintenance activities
when required.

·       
Install
and configure computer hardware operating systems and other applications

·       
Develop
visual illustrations, logos and other visual designs using software

·       
Assist
field personnel in providing remote and on-site stakeholder support and
services.

·       
Provide
support to e-WRS and HIS users through : and or other services

·       
Plan and
manage upgrades of hardware and software systems.

·       
Track
and monitor security of hardware and software systems.

·       
Recommend
and implement new technology solutions to improve productivity.

·       
Participate
in relevant events. conferences, meetings, etc to develop appropriate skills
and industry knowledge.

·       
Stay
updated on latest industry trends and developments.

·       
Other
duties as maybe assigned

 


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate for the Uganda Warehouse Receipt System Authority (UWRSA) IT
Officer job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a field
related to Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology

·       
One year
of professional experience, preferably directly in the field of IT related
field. HIS and/or mobile network operator, Finance. IT Operations.

·       
Relevant
IT certifications such as CCNA. SOL. ORACLE. CCA etc are an added advantage.

·       
Demonstrated
experience in reporting of IT services related information is an added
advantage

·       
Familiarity
with graphic design software and technologies (such as In-Design, Photoshop} is
a plus

·       
Knowledge
and interest in computer systems. latest technologies and the ability to
quickly learn and adapt to new technologies

·       
Ability
to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

 

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their softcopy applications via
Email to info@uwrsa.go.ug and hr@uwrsa.go.ug or hand deliver to Kingdom
Kampala/ 4th Floor Leftwing /Plot 31-39, Nile Avenue Kampala. Tel; +256 414
287190 / 256 80011522 (Toll Free)

 

Deadline: 10th February 2021

 

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