Uganda: I-Network seeks Project Manager

JOB: I-Network seeks PROJECT MANAGER
For a student run ICT-technician project

Job Title: Project Manager
Reference: ANTS/01.2006
Closing Date: 23 Oct 2006

General Information
ANTS Uganda is a project within the organisational framework of I-Network Uganda which is a non-profit organisation and a national network consisting of individuals and organisations from the private sector, government and civil society. I-Network provides a platform for sharing knowledge and forming partnerships around the use of ICT to address development challenges and to extend equitable national development.

ANTS Uganda is a student run ICT-technician project that offers companies, universities and organisations basic ICT-services and support to a moderate cost. Among the services that ANTS Uganda offers are computer and network installation, computer maintenance, web design, email configuration and practical computer training. The core of the network is university students in computer science that are employed to perform the services. These will fall under the Education Node (Former Junior Node) and will be a junior team to the I-Network Expertise Team.

Duties and key responsibilities
The Manager will be responsible for leading, managing and contributing to the development of ANTS Uganda to meet the overall objectives and goals. The Project Manager will directly report to the Program Manager I-Network and work closely with the ANTS Steering Committee as part of a team of IT professionals and students. The project manager will further;

Manage and coordinate the overall project development.
Supervise the personnel (students), which will include mentoring, work allocation, performance evaluation, and problem resolution.
Manage daily administrative operations of ANTS Uganda, including day-to-day office coordination, project planning, fiscal management, payroll time sheets, news flashes etc.
Coordinate training, seminars, workshops, special projects.
Lead the development and implementation of reporting procedures.
Develop, maintain and update the database.
Gather data, compile information, prepare and write reports.
File performance reports.
Service innovation and development.
Monitoring progress and customer satisfaction.
Contact existing and prospective clients on regular basis, discuss business opportunities and firm up contracts.

Minimum job requirements
In addition to meeting the general eligibility requirements (see above), applicants require the following specific knowledge and skills;
:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business administration or appropriate field from a recognised university
At least one year experience of working in the ICT-sector;
Advanced skills in computer hardware, software and networking;
Knowledge in project management principles and practices;
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures;
Research and analytical skills;
Report writing skills;
Team worker and excellent interpersonal skills, ability to supervise and train employees;
Excellent communication and organisational skills;
Superior customer service;
Able to work long hours with minimal supervision.

Personal attributes
The candidate must demonstrate strong aptitude to coordinate and inspire people, be a facilitator and negotiator. The manager must be a true knowledge sharer.

Deadline for applications for this job is 23rd October 2006.

Application details
The application should be made in writing (enclosing a CV) outlining how you meet both the general eligibility requirements and the specific requirements. Referees (full contact details) with good knowledge of the candidate’s work should be included. Applications should be sent or delivered to:

REF: ANTS/01.2006
I-Network Uganda
Plot 53, Kiira Road
Kamwokya, Kampala

For more information on I-Network, see www.i-network.or.ug/