Job Title: Information Technology Officer
Organisation: National Council of Sports (NCS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
National Council of Sports (NCS) is a government statutory organization that is mandated by National Sports Act 2023, (Cap 151) to among other things; Promote and Develop all sports activities in country.
Job Summary: To support the development, usage and maintenance of ICT in the National Council of Sports.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establishing long term needs for the information system to promote the increased proliferation and ambitious application of ICT within the Institution, and advises management on the appropriate strategies.
- Providing technical support and guidance on all matters of procurement, utilization and maintenance of ICT hardware and software to the Institution.
- Establishing and advising the Institution on technical installation, priorities, standards, procedures, management and telecom equipment and systems.
- Maintaining confidentiality, security and reliability of the information system.
- Maintaining of all Institution computer hard ware and software in accordance with the established National Standards.
- Reviewing, designing, implementing and maintaining sound Local Area Network and Wide Area Network systems for the Institution.
- Designing and maintaining NCS website
- Maintaining an online database for National Council of Sports
Key Outputs
- Long term needs and strategies for ICT established
- Technical Support and guidance provided
- Advise on technical installations provided
- All NCS Computer hard and soft ware maintained in accordance with the established National Standards.
- Local Area Network and Wide Area Network systems designed, reviewed and maintained
- NCS website designed and maintained.
- NCS online Data base maintained.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Statistics majoring in Computing from a recognized institution.
- A post Graduate Diploma in computer studies, Information Technology or CISCO will be an added advantage.
Technical Competences
- Information Communication Technology
- Management of organizational environment Planning, Organizing and coordinating
- Good understanding of international protocols and conventions
Behavioral competences
- Innovativeness
- Teamwork leadership and Networking Concern for quality standards
- Accountability
Experience
- A minimum of two (2) year Working experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT) related work in a reputable Organization.
How to Apply:
Envelopes should be clearly marked with the respective title of the job being applied for.
Interested and eligible persons who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their applications together with certified copies of their academic certificates, transcripts and a detailed Curriculum vitae including names of three referees indicating their contacts and phone numbers which should be hand delivered to the address below. Those with qualifications from obtained foreign countries Must have their Academic Papers equated by National Council of Higher Education.
The General Secretary,
National Council of Sports,
Lugogo Sports Complex
P.O. Box 20077
Kampala.
Deadline: 19th May, 2025 by 5pm
Note: NCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification. Female candidates and persons with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.