African Prisons Project (APP) ,Entry Level ,IT Manager Jobs in Uganda

dignity of
those we serve by helping to provide humane conditions and services which help
them to regain their dignity. We build and refurbish prison medical and
educational facilities to provide innovative services and work to change the
attitudes of the societies we serve when it comes to criminal justice issues.

• The IT Manager will primarily be responsible for
  the effective management of a wide range of information, training in IT
  and analysis of programme activities as well as reporting on these on an
  agreed basis.
• The post holder will work closely with Country
  Director to ensure that the systems required to  contribute to the
  monitoring and evaluation of activities on a routine basis and the
  development and implementation of the performance reviews/reports.
• Render support in the routine maintenance and
  repair of organizational IT infrastructure in-line with the required
  standard to ensure maintenance of routine work and minimize disruptions to
  work process.
• Technically support in the planning and
  development, delivery and evaluation of IT training in prisoners, prison
  communities and at the resource centre. 
• The incumbent will provide IT roles to the
  organization Unit to ensure that all the IT equipment/infrastructure of
  the Authority which includes computers, servers, printers,
• etc are properly maintained and properly
  utilised.
• Participate in maintenance of the organization’s
  Information Management Systems to ensure integrity of the systems Area of
  Operation
• Actively participate in in-house software
  development, maintenance and upgrading
• Identify I.T needs of the organization and
  present recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare or cause preparation of database and
  templates for data collection and processing of information from APP
  activities.
• Design computer generated reports from APP
  databases and activities to guide policy decisions and inform stakeholders
  and the public.
• Participate in regularly updating of APP web
  portal and social sites with guidelines, reports and other information to
  stakeholders and the public.
• Co-ordinate and supervise consultants’ activities
  and ensure timely completion and compliance with the Terms of Reference.
• The job holder may be required to communicate or
  prepare periodic reports both orally and in writing;
• Work with/supervise I.T service providers and
  consultants in execution of his/her responsibilities.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by
  the Country Director, Project coordinator and etc

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold a good
  Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or
  Information Systems from a recognised University
• At least one year’s experience in a reputable
  organization.