IT Assistant Jobs at Population Secretariat (Popsec) in Uganda

Job Title: IT Assistant

Employer: Population Secretariat (Popsec)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 26th August, 2013

Job Summary:
The IT Assistant will be responsible for the configuration, implementation and maintenance of IT equipment in the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Installing, maintaining and repairing hardware and soft ware .
• Conduct testing and evaluating new technology and supporting new applications and users
• Implement network security measures to protect data software and hardware.
• Troubleshoot computer hardware/ software and network problems
• Conduct periodic maintenance of the secretariat's workstations
• Aid in the Specification of requirements for IT equipment to be procured.
• Basic maintenance of the mail server with outlook express for all users.
• Configuration of Local area network(LAN) and the Wide area Network(WAN)
• Website maintenance which will include regular updating of the website with current information about population issues.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by superiors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Two or more years of preferred experience in providing all round technical support to users
• Good understanding and knowledge of computer networking
• Experience in mail server maintenance and troubleshooting.
Age: Not more than 35 years of age.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their application letters accompanied by an updated CV and photocopies of certificates stating three professional referees and addressed to:
The Ag. Director Population Secretariat,
Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development Statistics House (2nd Floor), Plot 9 Colville Street,
P.O.Box 2666,
Kampala, Uganda.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.