Job Title: IT Project Support Officer Reports to: IT Programme Manager Responsible for: IT Project Support Department: IT Abo...
Job Title: IT Project Support Officer
Reports to: IT Programme Manager
Responsible for: IT Project Support
Department: IT
About UMEME:
Umeme Limited is a major investment
of Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the
emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin
America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.8bn worth of investment on
behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. The Commonwealth
Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK
Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis’
infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd
indirectly through Actis.
As a responsible employer Umeme is
committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees, in
addition to providing safe and reliable electricity, improving customer
service, minimizing energy losses and operating in a cost effective
manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit
individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the
positions described above.
Job Summary: Responsible for supporting IT projects, business readiness, and project documentation.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· Assist Programme/Project Manager with all project related tasks.
· Co-ordinate Project Activities
· Work with business units and define business readiness goals.
· Prepare and manage project documentation.
· Other activities as specified by Project Manager.
· Assist with project meetings, minutes, plans and presentations.
· Co-ordinate project team and stakeholder activities.
· Schedule project tasks as requested by PM.
· Any other tasks as required
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Degree in IT, or equivalent
· Training in business process engineering and Visio desired.
· Have at least 2 years experience in project administration
· Be capable and competent in assisting with business presentations and management of related documentation.
· Ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
· Planning and Organisational skills
· High integrity and honesty
· Confidentiality
· Attention to detail
· Problem solving and good judgment skills
· Analytical skills
· Good communication skills both written and spoken
· Keen to learn and to share knowledge
· Works well in Teams
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and
cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail
below. Please mark your application : “Umeme – position name” where you
replace position name with the position you would like to apply for.
E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
While we thank all applicants for
your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any
form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Uganda
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Uganda
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
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