Job Title:  Networks Administrator

Organisation: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Ref: HR/STAFF/VAC – 14/03/2025/1

About Organisation:

UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a registered financial institution in Uganda and is adherent to the Central Bank’s regulations and guidelines and was founded in 1994 to provide quality microfinance services.

Job Summary:   To administer and oversee network design, implementation, organization and troubleshooting of UGAFODE’s Network including monitoring underlying communications protocols and supporting network hardware.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, configure and maintain a stable and secure WAN/LAN network infrastructure.
• Perform a network technology needs analysis and advise the Institution accordingly.
• Ensure stable and secure internet connectivity for all UGAFODES’s internet-based systems.
• Setup, maintain and test DR network connectivity.
• Perform regular Network reviews and assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within UGAFODE’s network Infrastructure.
• Ensure up-to-date backups for all network devices configurations.
• Interpret and implement all ICT established policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Carry out daily ICT tasks and checks.
• Liaise with third party suppliers and vendors to ensure that all IT related equipment and network operating systems are operating to specifications.
• Maintain an inventory of all IT Networks related equipment.
• Undertake any other assignments related to information systems technology as may be assigned by supervisors from time to time.

• Bachelor’s degree in  Computer  Science,  Information  Technology  or  other  relevant  degree  from  a  recognized University and any certification in Systems or Networks.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an organization of at least the same nature preferably a Financial Institution.
• Professional ICT Certifications/ Trainings e.g. CCNA, CCNP are an added advantage.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence teams.
• Knowledge of and experience in developing and documenting Network architecture and plans, including strategic, tactical and project plans.
• Ability to understand and assess technology systems from both a technical and business function perspective.
• Understanding of Physical and Logical WAN, LAN/WLAN implementation best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to analyze connectivity requirements and relate them to appropriate access/security controls.
• Experience with various hardware vendors e.g. Cisco.
• Ability to manage advanced routing and switching protocols with automation and failover in a multivendor environment.

If you believe you meet the requirements as stated above, submit an application letter together with an up-to-date CV to our email: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug. Save the Documents as Your Full Name & indicate the job title you are applying for in the Email Subject Line. Your applications should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources

Note: UGAFODE provides equal opportunity in employment to all people and therefore, women are encouraged to apply