Organisation: Ministry of
Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MOFPED)
Project Name: The Third
Financial Management and Accountability Programme (FINMAP III)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
The Government of Uganda is implementing the Third Financial Management
and Accountability Programme (FINMAP III) with the primary purpose to
strengthen Public Financial Management (PFM) at all levels of government and
ensure efficient, effective and accountable use of public resources as a basis
for improved service delivery. The overall objective of FINMAP is derived from
the GoU PFM reform strategy for the period from July 2014 to June 2018,
launched in August 2014. In line with the strategy, FINMAP aims to encourage
effective service delivery through reinforcing mechanisms for budget
credibility, compliance and control; and to improve financial management
practices through implementation of automated financial management systems. FINMAP
interventions are implemented at both central and local government levels
through a number of components. The programme also has several stakeholders,
including Development Partners. The implementation of FINMAP III entails a
significant amount of coordination effort at all levels. This coordination
requirement is met through the contracting of Staff to support specific
Programme areas.
Job Summary: The Database Administrator will be responsible
for supporting the Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMSs) at both the
Local Governments running the Microsoft Dynamics NAV IFMS Tier 2 System and at
the Data Center housed under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic
Development.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Maintain availability and integrity IFMS
Tier 2 SQL databases. - Actively monitor the IFMS Tier 2
relational databases to optimize database performance, resource use, and
physical implementations of the database; Install, configure and upgrade
new SQL Server Databases while considering the use of clustering, log
shipping, mirroring, or other technologies. - Ensure all IFMS Tier 2 SQL databases are
backed up in a way that meets the Business Continuity Plan Objectives. - Test backups to ensure they meet the
Business Continuity Plan Objectives. - The DBA will establish and maintain sound
backup and recovery policies and procedures. - Develop System Interfaces between the IFMS
Tier 2 System and other systems used by the Government of Uganda. - In charge of designing and developing system
reports that will be used for management reporting as may be required from
time to time. - Determine and implement the most effective
way to improve Database performance, server configuration changes, or index/query
changes. Perform Database tuning and performance monitoring. - Do general technical trouble shooting, and
work with the Consultant to develop and deploy database change
scripts/Objects. - Work closely with the IT Security
Administrator to Implement, monitor and maintain database security (create
and maintain users and roles, assign privileges). - Develop RDBMS test environments as may be
required from time to time. - Actively facilitate sharing of common data
by overseeing proper key and index management and data dictionary
maintenance. - Maintain various related documents
such as manuals and
programmers handbooks including
developing GoU user unit tailored
manuals, where necessary. - Offer 24 hour on-call support where
required. - Maintains a broad knowledge of
state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/systems. - Perform any other job-related duties
assigned by management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The Database Administrator should hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Mathematics and Software
Engineering. - Specialized Database Administration
training and qualifications for common large RDBMSs. The SQL Server
Certification and Database Management Systems (DBMS) are a must. - Professional graduate diploma in database
systems is an added advantage. - At least four years’ experience directly
related to IT support, programming and web development. - Ability to implement and programming
changes and modifications. - Ability to program, configure, manage, and
maintain the operation of complex relational databases. - Ability to develop and manipulate large,
complex data sets. - Working knowledge of computer and / or
network security systems, applications, and hardware. - Working knowledge of data integrity
methods and techniques. - Ability to perform acceptance testing on
computer systems, applications, and hardware. - Ability to install, maintain , modify, and
upgrade database software. - Technical writing skills.
- Working knowledge of current technological
developments/ trends in area of expertise. - Ability to operate on a scheduled 24-hour
on-call basis. - Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Implemented and deployed the Microsoft
Dynamics NAV IFMS Tier2 Systems in local governments. - Implemented the IFMS Tier 2 Security
requirements in conformity to the guidelines as provided by the Security
Administrator. - Strengthened the ICT function in local governments
through training and support. - Built capacity of the Ministry of LG staff
to continue with the reforms. - The Database Administrator will be
required to provide the following reports: - Quarterly performance reports.
- Annual performance reports.
- An end report within two weeks after
completion of the contract.
All candidates should send their applications, updated CVs and copies
of academic certificates should be addressed and submitted to the address
below. Envelopes should have clear reference to the job applied for. Send to:
The Programme Coordinator,
The Third Financial Management and Accountability Programme (FINMAP
III),
Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development Finance
Building; 3rd Floor, Room 3.4 Plot 2/12 Apollo Kaggwa Road P 0 Box 8147,
Kampala. Uganda.
Email to:
finmap@finance.go.ug
Deadline: Friday, 24th
July 2015 by 1700hrs
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