Job Title Management Trainee- Networks
Directorate Technical Services
Department Networks
Reporting to Transport Network Engineer
Salary Grade N7

Job Purpose
To support the network team in handling technical and administrative day-to-day tasks of the department.

Key Accountabilities
i. Keep an updated outline of the actual layout of the NBI optical network elements in the form of as-built files;
ii. Keep an updated record of capacity usage (cores) on the NBI optical network;

iii. Periodically inspecting and reviewing the network documentation arising out of various events such as repair work, relocations, and extensions.
iv. Participate in specific studies associated with best practices and planning for fiber upgrades, relocation, and extensions including routine maintenance works;

Undertake any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, and Telecommunications Engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional certifications such as MCSE, MCSA, CCNA, etc., will be an added advantage.

Experience
• At least 1 year working experience in Networks, systems administration, GIS software or Auto CAD.

Technical Expertise
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team;
• Customer Relationship Management
• Capacity to establish credibility, trust, and partnership.
• Analytical and problem–solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills;

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038

The deadline for applications for the positions is 11th September 2024 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). Only Soft copy applications will be accepted and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above). You can apply for a maximum of two positions.

5. FEEDBACK
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling, and or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in one’s favour, will automatically lead to the disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.