IT Officer
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
FHI360
Category: IT
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 9 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Accountabilities:
• Provides first line support to end users for PC, server or mainframe applications, and hardware through troubleshooting.
• Simulates or recreate processes to resolve operating difficulties and recommending system modifications to improve performance.
• Interacts with networking services, software systems, and applications as appropriate for problem resolution.
• Prepares PCs for deployment and provide education and/or training. Assists in supporting and training company users about online communication services and client hardware and software operating environments.
• Serves as a productive project team member by completing assigned tasks.
• Performs software installations on company computers and configures applications as specified.
• Responds to help desk hotline and maintains accurate information within the IS tracking system.
• Assists in the evaluation of business problems, evaluates and recommends vendor packages, and implements required software.
• Establishes a positive relationship by demonstrating a sense of urgency in interactions with clients.
• Organizes and follows complex and/or detailed technical procedures.
• Performs hardware diagnostics for company computers and maintains partnerships with manufacturers and vendors.
• Proactively promotes positive customer relationships and mentor’s others to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Creates ad hoc work groups to analyze problems, develop solutions, and communicate solutions effectively.
• May lead projects that require directing the work of others and with some latitude on actions or decisions.
• May manage timelines and resources, and may lead implementation efforts to completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• May lead projects that require directing the work of others and with some latitude on actions or decisions.
• May manage timelines and resources, and may lead implementation efforts to completion.
• Exhibits in-depth knowledge of organization and relationships (formal and informal).
• Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instruction.
• Uses persuasion and negotiation to build cooperation and consensus towards decisions.
• Translates advanced technical issues into understandable terms for non-technical users.
• Problem Solving & Impact:
• Works on assignments that are typical for an administrative office setting.
• Has ability to recognize and suggest improvement for situations that deviate from accepted practice; seeks managerial advice prior to acting.
• Errors may seriously impact other team members or departmental function and ability to meet deadlines.
• Supervision Given/Received:
• Work is supervised and specific instructions are given for new activities or special assignments.
• Works independently and performs job with minimal supervision.
• May offer ideas and suggestions for improving efficiency, but does not change procedures without supervisor’s approval.
• Provides guidance and mentors lower level personnel.
• Acts as a team lead and may supervise others.
• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technologies or Related Field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience providing end-user phone support for current PC desktop and application software OR installing, upgrading, troubleshooting and repairing personal computers in a network environment.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO). Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and data entry / accounting systems.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities for self and manage time to achieve goals / complete projects on or ahead of due date.
• Understands the goals and objectives of the department, and own job standards.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Typical Physical Demands:
• Typical office environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 5 – 25 lbs.
• Technology to be Used:
• Personal Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail), office telephone, cell phone and printer/copier.
• Technology to be Used:
• Personal Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail), office telephone, cell phone and printer/copier.
• Travel Requirements:
• Less than 10%
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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