Network Administrator - World Vision Uganda

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire qualified persons to fill the following positions.

Network Administrator

Reports to: Information Technology (IT) Manager

Duty station: Kampala

Purpose of the position: To Oversee the day-to-day operation of computer networks including hardware/software support, training, and special projects; plans, designs and implementing voice/data connectivity for local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN).

Key Result Areas

• Manage network access control on network devises, general network security and network device patches in accordance with security policies and procedures

• Develop, design, implement and support network design, including, but not limited to: providing high-quality, reliable, flexible, and appropriate networking as well as electric power solutions.

• Resolve network connectivity problems and support all multimedia communications, both internal and external to World Vision Uganda, ensuring effective and smooth transfer of corporate voice, data as well as video information through the Partnership.

• Network with field based IT contacts on supporting regional and project offices; handling of connectivity related issues from the help desk and escalation of the same.

• Handle network infrastructure and technical guide documentation. Research, analyze, and evaluate new systems tools for Network monitoring, maintenance and performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and any other numerical courses with biased in IT/Computer Science

• MCSE, CCNA,CCNP certification is a plus

• Three years experience in a similar position

• Strong Windows 2003 server platform experience, including strong understanding of Active Directory, TCP/IP configuration, HTTP/HTTPS, GPO’s, Security Templates, etc. Candidate should be able to support and enhance the local environment.

• Installation and configuration of server hardware and software, specifically HP ML530 & DL380 product lines is a plus

• Empirical knowledge of Lotus Notes/Domino environment desired

• Extensive knowledge of both client/server operating systems, routers, switches, firewalls, Cluster installation and troubleshooting

• Extensive Knowledge of VSAT, ADSL,WIMAX, GPRS, Leased lines, Radio, fiber optic, Ethernet cat5/6

• Strong Understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, WINS, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN

• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

How to apply: Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to:wvujobs@wvi.org.

Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Note: All applications must be sent by email to the Human Resource Manager.

(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

Deadline for receiving the applications is: Friday, 13th July, 2012.

We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.