Engineer Jobs at Ministry of Information and Communications Technology in Uganda

Job Title PRINCIPAL BROADCASTING ENGINEER (1 VACANCY)
REF. HRM 70/74/02 VOL. 2
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U2
AGE: 28 YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Electronic Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering or Communications Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Telecommunications or related field of training shall be an added advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at Senior level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Information Technology for performing the following duties:
? Developing technical standards for broadcasting services which is harmonious to the national fiber backbone operation and compatibility with existing communication systems.
? Participating in formulation, monitoring and evaluating of the implementation of legislations, policies, plans and strategies on broadcasting infrastructure.
? Providing technical advice and support to all stakeholders in the areas of Broadcasting infrastructure.
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? Planning and managing the utilization of the radio frequency spectrum in view of ensuring guaranteed and reliable broadcasting services.
? Ensuring that all Government Ministries and affiliated institutions have efficient and effective data communication systems.
? Ensuring that signal distribution services are open and harmonized with that of the region and meet international distribution standards.
? Any other duties as may be assigned by from time to time.

How to Apply:
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than Friday 13th April, 2012
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.
Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two Posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 13th April 2012