The Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS) was established by the Parliamentary Pensions Act 2007 as a Contributory Hybrid Cash Balance Retirement Benefit Plan for the Members of Parliament of Uganda and the Staff of the Parliamentary Commission. The Scheme is managed by a Board of Trustees, constituted in accordance with the Act.

Job Title: Senior Information Technology Officer
Reports to: Benefits Administration Manager
Job status – contract
Duration: Five (5) years renewable based upon satisfactory performance
Age limit 28 years and above

Purpose of the Job:
To plan, develop and coordinate implementation of information technology systems to enhance efficiency and security of the Scheme business processes.

Qualifications:
• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either; Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or Software Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
• At least Five (5) years working experience of IT Systems Administration, Application Development and Data Analysis, (3) three of which should have been served at Officer Level.
• IT Certification in Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) and any other open source technologies will be an added advantage
• Post Graduate Qualification in a relevant field is required,

Responsibilities:
• Establish and maintain an effective and efficient information technology infrastructure;
• Provide information technology related user support services, c) Analyze existing systems and procedures and recommend strategies for continuous improvement;
• Prepare technical documentation and functional specifications for IT related equipment and systems
• Manage the operations of access to internet, email, intranet and web based services, to ensure smooth Scheme operations
• Undertake data entry, filing and archiving of member records;
• Facilitate member education programs;
• Organize periodic help desk and member on site visits;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Competencies:
• Demonstrated knowledge of Database Administration, Hardware Troubleshooting, Enterprise Software Applications and Web Based Technologies.
• Highly Innovative, Self-Driven and Result Oriented
• Must demonstrate good Planning and organizing skills

Method of Application

The Board of Trustees invites applicants from suitably qualified Ugandan Nationals to fill the vacant positions of Senior Information Technology Officer and Internal Auditor existing at the Parliamentary Pension Scheme.
Applications enclosed in envelopes clearly marked with the job title and addressed to;
The Chief Operations Manager,
Parliamentary Pension Scheme,
P. O Box 7178, Kampala should reach not later than 17:00 hours on Tuesday 24th August 2021. Hand delivered applications should be taken to Room No. G 10, Parliamentary Pensions Scheme office, Plot (9-11), Development House, Parliamentary Avenue.
Applicants should attach to their applications copies of their National Identity Card, Curriculum Vitae stating three (3) Referees, Certified Academic Certificates and Transcripts.