Information Technology (IT) Officer Jobs – Meridian Tobacco Company (MTC)

Job Title:  Information Technology (IT) Officer

Organisation: Meridian Tobacco Company (MTC)

Duty Station:  Arua, Uganda

 

About US:

Meridian Tobacco Company (MTC) is a US$20 million complex based in Arua, engaged in tobacco growing and processing. MTC began production in 2014 currently consisting of 32,000m² manufacturing facilities and storage. MTC has a processing capacity of 30 million Kgs per year of tobacco.

 

Job Summary:   The Information Technology (IT) Officer will be tasked with the responsibility of providing hands-on support to teams through data collection, entry and consolidation, ensuring the efficient operation of the IT management & control systems and be able to ensure up to date maintenance of all records entrusted to his/her custody.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining essential IT operations. including operating systems, security tools, applications, and servers.
  • Handle business-critical IT tasks and system improvements.
  • Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, and networks.
  • Monitoring and maintaining systems and networks.
  • Responding to service issues and requests on a timely manner.
  • Providing technical supports where needed.
  • Handling of troubleshooting and advising on robust alleviation measures in cases of system problems.
  • Ensuring that the systems and the data base are up to date at all times.
  • Carrying all other duties as shall be assigned by management from time to time.

 



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or its equivalent.
  • At least three years of experience as an IT support specialist in a fast paced environment.
  • Proven experience to handle critical and large volume of data & records.
  • Ability to perform well under pressure and must be good with relaying timely information, records and meeting required datelines.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their cover letters, copy of cv including day time contacts and academic documents addressed to the HR & Administrative Manager, Meridian Tobacco Company Ltd; Plot 18, Vurra Block 2 Arua District, P.0 Box 1189, Arua- Uganda.

 

The softcopy documents as specified above should be submitted to the E-mail address; mtc_hr@fastmail.fm and copy to sylvestre_mtc@fastmail.fm. Hard copies can be submitted to the above address

 

Deadline: 9th March 2024 by 6:00pm

 

NB: Note that only shortlisted Candidates for the Position will be contacted.

 

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Date Posted 2024-03-04
Valid Through 2024-03-09
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Meridian Tobacco Company (MTC)
Job Location Arua, Arua, Arua, 0256, Uganda

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