Job Details (SENIOR ICT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (CABLES))

 

 

                                                                   

 

                                            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
SENIOR ICT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (CABLES)
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 74/70/01
Minimum Age
25
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 from a recognized University / Institution. Possession of at least a Post Graduate Diploma in a Management field or in any of the above related fields will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience served at the level of ICT Infrastructure Engineer (Cables) in Government or an equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal ICT Infrastructure Engineer (Cables) for performing the following duties:-

-      Participating in operation and maintenance of public ICT infrastructure database in collaboration with Sector Ministries, Departments and Agencies;

-      Ensuring that all Government Ministries and affiliated institutions have efficient and effective ICT infrastructure and connectivity;

-      Documenting and maintaining adequate statistics on accessibility to communications services including postal services in the country;

-      Monitoring and evaluating implementation of legislations, policies, plans and strategies on ICT infrastructure development;

-      Monitoring and evaluating Licensing and regulatory frameworks for ICT infrastructure service providers;

-      Regularly conducting desk research on technological advances and trends on emerging infrastructure technologies;

-      Regularly identifying issues (of policy in nature) in the broadcasting, Postal and telecommunications subsectors to be addressed by Government;

-      Participating in surveys to determine coverage and quality of communications infrastructure and services;

-      Supervising and appraising subordinate staff

 

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


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