IT Manager Job at Trust AIC Foundation (TAF)

IT Manager Job


Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: Attractive

Job Deadline: 15 September 2023

Number of Jobs: 01

Hiring Entity: Trust AIC Foundation (TAF)


Trust AIC Foundation (TAF)

Location:  In Uganda

Job Details:

Main Purpose of the Job:
To manage the TAF (AIC) networks, and to install, configure and maintain its user hardware and software.

Key Outputs
• User PCs configured and installed
• User software on all user PCs installed
• Operational TAF (AIC) computer networks ensured
• Email server function managed
• Anti-virus and Anti-spam systems maintained

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Set up TAF (AIC) user PCs (and their operating system, if necessary)
• Ensure the optimum performance of IT software
• Update the PCs software with new versions as required
• Maintain close working relationship with software IT teams
• Ensure that IT systems are operational
• Assist TAF (AIC) teams with setup, testing, and implementation of IT software
• Install the required user software on PCs
• Configure servers, switches, routers, hubs, users, client PCs and network printers for proper
• sharing and access to network services according to the set policies
• Give basic operational support to staff on IT systems used at TAF (AIC) units
• Participate in conducting IT training workshops at TAF (AIC)
• Administer the network firewall and overall internal network security
• Monitor the networks technical performance and recommend appropriate measures
• Coordinate routine maintenance of TAF (AIC) IT hardware
• Administer and manage the e-mail server for efficient handling of TAF (AIC) staff e-mail
• services
• Maintain up-to-date Anti-virus and Anti-spam systems across the network
• Educate staff about the best practices to avoid virus/spam risks
• Perform routine backups and archival of all files stored on the network to assist with disaster
• recovery
• Funds to purchase the identified anti-virus and anti-spam systems


PERSON SPECIFICATION: 
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

Required Experience and Skills
• 4 years in a networking environment. Network management, leading to MCSE/CCNA/A+
• certification,
• Knowledge of MS Windows Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of MS Office suite of programs
• In depth knowledge of computer network system protocols (IP addressing, TCP/IP networks)
• Good knowledge of the procedures used in the installation, modification, maintenance and
• repair of IT hardware and software Server and desktop Virtualization

Key Skills
• Skills in application software and statistical packages used at TAF (AIC)
• Skills in administration of MS Windows or Linux server operating systems
• Communication and Training skills
• Other Qualities/Attributes
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Flexible attitude and ability to perform under pressure
• Commitment to quality and thoroughness

Application procedure

Send your soft copy application via email to: recruitment@aicug.org  stating your salary expectation and start date.
Combine all your application documents i.e, cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document.
Deadline for application is 15th September, 2023, 5:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Only online applications submitted via email will be accepted. Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within five (5) weeks after the closing date of the advert.
AIC is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

Posting Date: 2023-09-02

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