Information Officer (Web Administrator) job at Mountains of the Moon University

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) is a Public University established under Statutory Instrument Number 2 of 2022, hence a body Corporate with perpetual succession and a Common Seal. MMU strives to become an academic Centre of excellence, by recruiting high caliber staff. MMU therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and skilled Ugandans for the following positions: -

Main purpose of the job

To design, develop, maintain and troubleshoot the University websites and ensure a safe and efficient user experience.

Responsibilities or duties

• Manage the Website infrastructure by establishing a website, setting up a web host, configuring access for users, establishing news and mail servers, and connecting databases and other back-end components.
• Monitors the performance of the Website by checking metrics such as loading time and memory consumption.
• Provides technical support by constantly maintaining it after setup.
• Creates and updates the Web pages to add content or tweak the layout.
• Evaluates structure and content of the Website by setting basic standards for both graphics and content, checking for quality before uploading components.
• Manages the University’s online presence in coordination with the Public Relations office.
• Implements the University’s web administrative related policies and procedures.
• Produces templates and designs of various Units web pages.
• Keeps abreast of changes in social media and incorporate these within University systems.
• Ensures integrity of the University’s online presence through monitoring Web Servers and their performance.
• Maintains records of who is ultimately responsible for the website they host.
• Administers and monitors access levels including blocking unauthorized access.
• Performs any other official duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

a) Academic Qualifications

• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Information Technology (IT), or Computer Science, or Computer Engineering or any other IT related field, with specialization in web design from a recognized training Institution.

Experience needed

b) Experience and Competences

• A Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in managing online presence of large Organisations or Institutions of Higher Learning;
• Experience in system design and development;
• Knowledge in web design and maintenance;
• Knowledge in managing Web Servers;
• Graphic media;
• Digital media, Communication and Digital marketing;
• Good conceptual skills;
• Results Orientation;
• Initiative and innovation;
• Knowledge of open-source software and platforms and relevant programming languages.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Age: Not more than 45 Years of age

MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Manage the Website infrastructure by establishing a website, setting up a web host, configuring access for users, establishing news and mail servers, and connecting databases and other back-end components.
• Monitors the performance of the Website by checking metrics such as loading time and memory consumption.
• Provides technical support by constantly maintaining it after setup.
• Creates and updates the Web pages to add content or tweak the layout.
• Evaluates structure and content of the Website by setting basic standards for both graphics and content, checking for quality before uploading components.
• Manages the University’s online presence in coordination with the Public Relations office.
• Implements the University’s web administrative related policies and procedures.
• Produces templates and designs of various Units web pages.
• Keeps abreast of changes in social media and incorporate these within University systems.
• Ensures integrity of the University’s online presence through monitoring Web Servers and their performance.
• Maintains records of who is ultimately responsible for the website they host.
• Administers and monitors access levels including blocking unauthorized access.
• Performs any other official duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Knowledge in web design and maintenance
• Knowledge in managing Web Servers
• Graphic media
• Digital media, Communication and Digital marketing
• Good conceptual skills
• Results Orientation
• Initiative and innovation
• Knowledge of open-source software and platforms and relevant programming languages

• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Information Technology (IT), or Computer Science, or Computer Engineering or any other IT related field, with specialization in web design from a recognized training Institution.
• A Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in managing online presence of large Organisations or Institutions of Higher Learning
• Experience in system design and development