Assistant Project IT Officer at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Job Description Job purpose: To install, configure, and maintain computer network systems for the projectResponsibility: The Assistant IT Officer will ensure that project computer network is functioning properly and up-to-date.Duties• Install, configure and maintain the project’s computer network;• Set up hardware and software applications as and when required;• Maintain and repair the project’s computer network on a daily basis including checking for errors and helping colleagues troubleshoot problems;• Provide general support for the project’s computer users;Install and maintain peripherals (printers, keyboards, routers, modems, and smart devices) and ensure that they are both functional and secure;• Handle colleague queries regarding networks, systems and applications, often through a help desk answering calls and emails regarding technological problems;• Keep records of the project computer network’s configurations, peripheral specifications, problems and solutions; and• Handle various ongoing tasks such as checking and proofreading content, data entry, database maintenance and using printers, copiers and the like.Qualifications• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Information Communication Technology.Competences and skills• Extensive knowledge of the inner workings of computer networks, as well as how to operate and repair them;• Ability to analyze and work with peripherals they may have never encountered before;• Good interpersonal skills;• Good communication skills.Location: Mbale Project OfficeDuration: Full‐time (4 years ‐ full project life)