Action Against Hunger (ACF) IT & Procurement Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda

s and to keep them up to date
•          Responsible
for Computer maintenance
(Hardware and software); Installation,
maintenance, follow up and equipment file update
•          Ensure
proper functioning of periodic back
up in Kampala office computers
•          Offer
support and guidance to base logs/HOB for implementation of backup system in bases
•          Ensure
that the ACF authorized anti-virus is updated on all computers,
•          Ensure
that ACF has all the licenses for each software used on the mission
•          Manage
the allocation and use of the
equipments
•          Ensure
installation, maintenance and repair of the equipments
•          Update
the capital equipment fist
•          Register
all newly bought equipment in the standard ACF Excel sheet, open the equipment
file and provide labels for the equipment
•          Ascertain
that all communication equipment
and system are working on the mission
•          Provide
technical support to the base on
regular basis to check on all IT
and/or communication equipment and in case of emergency
•          Train
staff in computer basic management: anti-virus update, anti-virus usage, disk
cleaning, disk maintenance and provide ongoing support, advice and backup.
•          Perform
procurement activities following and respecting to ACF procurement procedures
according to thresholds and standards and best value for money.
•          Ensure
the update of the catalogue (price list)
on quarterly basis through regular quotations or call for interests
•          Regularly
update the Procurement follow up (PFU) and send to bases and departments every
Friday before business closing time.
•          Coordinate
with finance department to ensure timely payment of suppliers.
•          Track
the outstanding payments to suppliers and notify the admin department on a
weekly basis

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•          The
ideal candidate must possess a first degree in information Technology or related discipline
•          At
least two years’ relevant experience.
•          Excellent
knowledge on both software (word processor, spreadsheet, Linux servers, Windows
and hardware (network cards, memory upgrades)
•          Extensive
knowledge in radio communication and programming and procurement skill
•          Fluent
English;
•          Good
management, communication, teamwork spirit, capacity building and report writing;
•          Possess
the ability to work independently when necessary, set realistic goals, and work
within agreed timelines.
•          Ability
to communicate and perform within an international and multicultural team.
•          Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to support, motivate, and train staff.

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications should include a cover letter, CV with at least
three referees, copies of academic certificates and a daytime telephone
contract. For email applications please note that attached documents should not
be larger than 3 MB. Any larger email will not be considered.

Address your email application to: supply.ug@acf-international.org mentioning
IT & Procurement Officer in the subject line.

Address your hard copy application to the Logistics
Coordinator, ACF, Kampala,