IT Officer (Database Administration) job at Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Vacancy title:
IT Officer (Database Administration)

Jobs at:
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 18 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

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

The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was created on 5th July, 2024 by Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 vide the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262 as Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI). UNITE is a multi-campus institution with Campuses at Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni and Unyama. UNITE has its headquarters in Kira Municipality (former Shimoni Core PTC). The Institute is accredited by Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The mandate of UNITE is to coordinate and provide for all levels of Teacher Education in the country, ranging from initial to graduate level teacher training. In addition, it is to provide for in-service teacher training and offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes.

Responsibilities or duties

• Identifies database requirements by the academic or administrative organisational units including analyzing existing applications, programmes, operations and designing appropriate systems designs.
• Analyses and makes relevant proposals for database set up and operation including physical infrastructure, functional capabilities, security protocols (access permissions and privileges), data back-up, and recovery specifications.
• Installs, tests or coordinates installation of new database systems.
• Monitors routine database performance and advises on remedial measures in the event of under-performance.
• Trains users of the database in its operation, routine management and maintenance.
• Provides information or technical support in instances of database malfunctions.
• Undertakes regular troubleshooting of database performance and proposes innovations for improvement.
• Writes database documentation.
• Supervises, mentors and appraises staff he/she is responsible for.

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

• An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in either Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Information Systems from a recognized Institution;
• Professional certifications in Database and Learning Management Systems is an added advantage.

Experience needed

• Two (2) years working experience in Database programming and management systems from a recognised institution.

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

• The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below
• For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
• UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.
• People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.
• Only successful candidates will be notified.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:

• Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job Reference Number;
• Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly.
• Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates;
• All foreign Academic qualifications must be EQUATED with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE)
• A copy of the National Identity Card;
• Copies of previous appointment letters MUST be attached;
• Serving Officers MUST attach their current payslips
• The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of ……… as indicated above.
• Incorrectly addressed applications and those without the above attachments shall be rejected.

Details of the Job Description and Person Specification can be accessed on the Institute’s website www.unite.ac.ug

Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 18th August, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time