Job Details (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER)

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT EXERCISE (GRE)

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts currently available in Government Ministries and Departments. Applications should be filled ON-LINE not later than 21st July, 2025.

 

 

1. Mandatory requirements for Applicants: -

 

a)    Apply ON-LINE.

b)    Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents

(‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates).

c)    Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;

 

2. Application Process:

 

a)     Visit the website  https://vacancies.psc.go.ug

b)    Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).

c)     If you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.

d)    Click on Jobs, then Advertised Jobs in the menu.  Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.

e)     Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.

f)     View the job details and click apply.

g)    Review your application and submit.

h)    You can only apply for two (02) posts clearly indicating the words “first choice” or “second choice” against the post applied for. Applying for more than two (02) posts will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

3. Emphasis: -

 

a)     Only on-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.

b)    Only Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews will be contacted. 

c)     Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them copies of original academic documents (O and A level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid National Identification Card.

d)    Serving Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered for entry level posts under this GRE advert;

e)     Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.

f)     The Public Service Commission will carry out verification of all academic documents of successful candidates in order to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted forged document(s) shall be disqualified and charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda.

g)    In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to [email protected]

 

4. Applicants should, among others, have the following Values:

 

Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism, Teamwork and Serving Public Interest


Ministry/Department
Ministry Of Information And Communication Technology
Post
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Scale
U4
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
19
Reference
HRM 147/286/01
Minimum Age
21
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science; or Information Technology; or Software Engineering; or Management Information Systems; or Business Computing; or Statistics/Mathematics (Computer Science option); Telecom Engineering; Electrical Engineering or any other relevant qualification, from a recognized University/Institution. Possession of at least one Industry Certification, such as CCNA, OCP, MCSE, Information Security and Systems Audit will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Information Technology Officer for performing the following duties:-

-        Providing technical support in operationalization of the E-services function;

-        Assisting in operationalization and application of E-services in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness;

-        Undertaking provision of technical support on E-services, policies, strategies, procedures and other ICT related issues;

-        Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of progress and performance of E-services and identifying alternative solutions;

-        Undertaking implementation of Departmental workplans and reports;

-        Undertaking technical initiatives in regard to E-services and other related ICT activities;

-        Operationalizing implementation of hardware and software initiatives to ensure proper functioning and maintenance of ICT equipment across Government;

-        Undertaking programmes to promote harmonized development and implementation of E-services and related ICT systems;

 

-        Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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