IT Project Support Officer

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

Deadline: 27th December, 2012