WaterAid ICT for Development Officer Jobs in Uganda

WaterAid ICT for Development Officer Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for introducing digital technologies and innovation in WAU program and influencing initiatives. You will leverage information and communication technology to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of WaterAid’s Uganda WASH programmes through designing interactive platforms, mobile applications, or digital training materials to reach and
empower individuals in WASH programs.

You will be responsible for managing and implementing ICT solutions that improve data management, facilitate data collection, analysis, and reporting, enabling evidence-based decision-making for WASH projects. You will work very closely with the programmes, advocacy, MEAL teams. In addition, you will administer and maintain WAU ICT software and hardware infrastructure and systems and ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of ICT services.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Programme Design and Implementation

Develop and implement the WaterAid Uganda's ICT4D strategy, aligning it with the
overall goals and objectives of the public health and climate resilience WASH programmes. This will involve assessing existing ICT systems, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Collaboration and Partnerships: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective integration of ICT solutions into WaterAid Uganda’s WASH initiatives. This will include working closely with programmes directorate, advocacy teams, project field staff, and other stakeholders to align ICT strategies with WASH goals.

In collaboration with the Communications for development Officer lead on uploading and maintaining the WAU webpage. Support in the updating and maintaining the WAU webpage Support in creation of the WAU CP webpage on source.

Monitor and evaluate the impact of ICT4D interventions in WASH programmes. This requires tracking key performance indicators, conducting assessments, and providing regular reports to the management team.

Technical ICT Support

Manage all IT support services and ensure that adequate level of support is being provided to the organization and users.

Setting up, maintaining, and providing technical support to all Departments and Staff.
General review of the IT setup, inspection of hardware and adjustment of systems

Implement and manage key systems and services that provide the required ICT environment. Systems support in installation configuration and data migration of computers.

Lead on the roll-out and implementation of new global systems in the CP

Monitor and ensure that IT policies, such as Internet, email and anti-virus policies are adhered to for all users.

Ensure standard backups are completed successfully on a daily basis and in accordance with the established WaterAid

procedures. Implements and manages the storage facilities backup and archiving of critical data. Sharing of common data and active devices and advise on offsite backup system.

Lead on IT/data disaster recovery planning and in particular to maintain strategies related to technical service provision and recovery.

Ensure that the off-site data warehousing facility is operational and running as planned.

Responsible for registration and administration of WaterAid’s operating system, software licenses, and IT assets.

Maintenance of both the CP’s server and other IT infrastructure.

Be a primary point of contact for hardware problems, maintenance, and repair with approved suppliers. Checks the genuineness of software’s and checks internet capacity need vs usage and advise.

Any other service/advise as deemed necessary and according to the IT situation

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Bachelors’ degree in ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or other related field.

At least 5 years’ experience in ICT solutions in the implementation of innovations, technology, and digital development programmes in the development sector and in a busy computer systems environment.

Supporting and troubleshooting Windows PCs, servers, printers and networks or similar work environment; Microsoft or networking certifications on the above platforms preferred.

Knowledge of practical applications of software, database, network, telecommunications and systems

Good understanding of emerging trends in the Cyber Security field

Local IT market awareness desired

Good understanding of emerging trends in the Cyber Security field.

A thorough understanding of anti-virus software and how viruses propagate and infect.

Good knowledge of peer-to-peer e.g. in workgroup consisting of Microsoft Windows, server-based networking e.g. based on the domain model of Microsoft Windows and Active Directory.

Good knowledge of equipment for organizing, protecting, and troubleshooting LAN and WAN hardware.

Awareness of technologies for securely interfacing private corporate networks with unsecured public ones, such as firewalls, proxy servers, and packet-filtering routers.

Understanding of VOIP, SIP based telephony and Microsoft Lync software.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; WaterAid ICT for Development Officer Jobs in Uganda

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