Logistics/IT Officer Job Openings at USAID, Jobs in Uganda
Abt Associates, the prime contractor of this program seeks to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of: Logistics/IT Officer (Gulu)• Coordinate, update, and maintain the tracking database for new and existing inventory including asset identification tagging, location identification, physical count, and departmental equipment custodians.• Conduct periodical and annual fixed assets physical inventories, and coordinate assets physical inventories.• Coordinate transfer of equipment and update the inventory list with each transfer.• Provide technical support for major and/or urgent problems with LAN or any of its components.• Provide on-call assistance to individuals as needed.• Perform Window Server maintenance and administration, including software upgrades.• Monitor server logs and perform necessary operations to ensure the proper state of the systems. Monitor Antivirus software and updates.• Perform File Server backup, weekly full backup, daily incremental on file server, monthly backups of file server and users data.• Monitoring site firewall, managing VPN accounts, if any, monitor File Server, Group Policy, NTFS permissions and EFS. LAN Administration, create and modify user accounts and privileges/rights (for network and exchange); manage disk space, printer queues, and internet connection.• Update anti-virus software and definition files.• Perform desktop and laptop computer support, including performing routine preventive maintenance.• Install software patches and upgrades, troubleshoot hardware or software problems; and ensure users are backing up their data files on the server. Participate in monthly conference calls with• International IT Management.• Review monthly activity, articulate and implement Action Plans relating to identified IT needs.• Perform hardware troubleshooting, including identifying hardware failure for all hardware warranties and ensure prompt replacement of defective components. Work with the Project internet service provider to solve any problems accessing the internet and/or sending and receiving email.• Support the Data Analyst in collecting and collating data from the field, coordinating data collection and management in the field and ensuring daily entry of spray information from the field into the database.• A two-year post-secondary school technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.• 4-5 years experience in IT network administration in small/medium Windows environments, including Internet access support.• Good interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, able team player, self-directed and ability to pay attention to detail.• MCSE certification a plus.• Experience with Windows Sharepoint Services a plus.• Fluent on Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policies, Windows 2000/2003 server, Windows XP professional, software and basic hardware troubleshooting skills, networking.• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in Inventory Management. Preference for candidates who have experience that relates to USAID or other donor experience and knowledge of FARs and AIDARs is highly desirable.• English language proficiency and ability to travel to program locations within Uganda, as required.Candidates who meet the above requirements should send ONLY their CV and cover letters by March 17, 2014 at 5:00pm to: procurement@ugandairs.comOnly shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.Abt Associates Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
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