Jobs in Ministry of Local Government in Uganda

Job Title:
PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ANALYST (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 55/70/02 Vol.6
SALARY SCALE: UGANDAN GOVERNMENT SCALE U2
AGE : 25 YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or Engineering or Statistics or Computer Science plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from a recognized University/Institution.
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Applicants should possess a Certificate in Computer in Accounting Package.
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Senior Systems Analyst in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should have well developed skills in inspection, monitoring, communication, analysis policy development, financial management, and planning skills, well versed with administration, financial management and project appraisal process and with high moral character and proven integrity


DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner, Urban Inspection for performing the following duties:
? Supporting the installation and troubleshooting for LANs and WAN in Local Governments.
? Updating/upgrading the network operating systems.
? Integrating PFM networks with other networks.
? Assisting in the systems analysis, design and their development of systems in Local Governments.
? Maintaining interfaces within PFM and other systems.
? Providing application to user support.
? Carrying out quality assurance on the ICT related aspects of the system in the Ministry to maintain databases recovery, fine-tuning and backup’s verifications.
? Ensuring physical and logical security of the computer-based systems.
? Monitoring compliance of various IT policies.
? Ensuring that Local Governments maintain IT libraries (CDs, manual, documentation).
? Providing capacity building and training for the ICT staff at the various PFM systems Local Government sites.
? Any other duties as may be assigned 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