Job Details (PRINCIPAL DATA NETWORKS ENGINEER)

 

 

                                                                   

 

                                            THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

                                         PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

     Applications are invited from suitably qualified Public Officers appointed by the National and District Service Commissions serving in Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Governments to fill Vacant Posts.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than 28th September, 2021. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

b)        Scan and submit relevant documents (‘O’ Level, ‘A’ Level, Degree Certificates, Academic Transcripts and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion) on-line.

c)         Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)        Applicants are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer. They should then scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

 

Application Process

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

ii)             Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards.

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

iv)           Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)             View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”.

vi)           Review your application and SUBMIT.

 

NB. You are allowed to apply for only one post.

Please Note: -

 

a)             Only on-line applications will be considered.

b)             Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

c)             Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original ‘O’ Level, ‘A’ Level , and Degree Certificates, Academic Transcripts, letters of employment and a National Identity Card during the Oral Interviews.

d)            Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date for Oral Interviews.

e)             Candidates who will not hear from the Public Service Commission by the end of the Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

f)              In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

            Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

 

-           Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.

 

 

-           Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.


Ministry/Department
Ministry Of Information And Communication Technology
Post
PRINCIPAL DATA NETWORKS ENGINEER
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 74/70/01
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Electronic Engineering; or Electrical Engineering; or Telecommunications Engineering; or Communications Engineering; plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management; or Management; or in any of the above related field of training from a recognized University / Institution. Applicants should be registered with the Engineers Registration Board.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience in the ICT sector, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Data Networks Engineer in Government or an equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Data Networks Engineering for performing the following duties:-

-      Monitoring utilization and use of the Public ICT infrastructure by both public and private institutions;

-      Monitoring and evaluating performance of Internet Exchange points countrywide;

-      Monitoring and evaluating development of Data Networks on the Public Postal network;

-      Monitoring and evaluating operation of Public Data Centres;

-      Providing technical support to stakeholders in implementation of legislations; policies, plans and strategies on data networks,

-      Generating reports on Data Networks from Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Governments so as to inform development of Policies, Standards and Guidelines;

-      Providing technical support to the Public Postal network in order to ensure it fully benefits from Public ICT infrastructure it supports;

-      Providing technical support to Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Governments in implementation of emerging Data Network technology including availability requirements as well as capacity management;

-      Providing technical support to Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Governments in implementation of Institutional ICT Policies, standards and guidelines;

 

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


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