Information Technology Officer

Parliamentary Pension Scheme

Kampala, Uganda Contract Closes November 20, 2026

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Checked by NextRoleHub · Posted 14 Nov 2026

Job overview

Information Technology Officer is an ICT role with the Parliamentary Pension Scheme and one of the Government Jobs in Uganda for IT professionals. The position is at PPS 4, reports to the Senior Information Technology Officer and supports business operations and member engagement through user support, web-service access, hardware and software infrastructure, backups, documentation, user guides and digital platforms. Applicants need an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems, a relevant professional certification, and at least three years’ IT business-environment experience. A relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage. The appointment is a five-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The advert does not name the duty station; PPS’s official contact address is in Kampala. Applications close at 17:00 hours Friday 20 November 2026.

Overview & Context

Job Overview

PositionInformation Technology Officer
CompanyParliamentary Pension Scheme
LocationKampala, Uganda
Job TypeContract
CategoryGovernment, ICT/Information Technology, Operations Jobs in Uganda
IndustryPension administration and public service
DeadlineFriday, 20 November 2026, 17:00 hours
Not in the advertDepartment

About The Company

The Parliamentary Pension Scheme website describes a retirement scheme with active members and pensioners, and identifies Development House on Parliament Avenue in Kampala as its contact address.

PPS reports that its scheme is managed by a Board of Trustees and publishes information on the scheme, its members and its governance.

About The Information Technology Officer Role

The Information Technology Officer supports development and implementation of systems that improve PPS business operations and stakeholder engagement. Core work includes user support, access to internet, email, intranet and web services, and monitoring the installation, maintenance and updating of IT hardware and software. The officer also implements backups, checks their effectiveness, keeps technical documentation current and prepares user guides.

The role reports to the Senior Information Technology Officer and is classified PPS 4. It also involves developing IT platforms for communication and member engagement, preparing periodic reports and completing other assigned duties. The advert specifies an Honours Bachelor’s degree in one of five IT-related fields, professional certification in one or more named areas or a related field, and at least three years’ experience in an IT business environment. The five-year contract is renewable based on satisfactory performance.

Is This Job For You?

Career level: Experienced IT officer; at least three years in an IT business environment, with an Honours Bachelor’s degree and professional certification.
Good fit if: You hold the specified IT honours degree, a relevant professional certification and at least three years’ experience.
Good fit if: You have supported users, infrastructure, backups or digital platforms in a business environment.
Read before applying: How to Write a CV in Uganda and How to Prepare for a Job Interview in Uganda

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

In plain terms, this job splits into 5 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

User and web services

Help Scheme users and manage their access to the digital services needed for routine work and communication.

Provide IT help to Scheme users.
Control user connectivity across online, email, intranet and web-based services.

Hardware and software

Keep IT equipment and software installed, maintained and updated to support efficient operations.

Monitor installation, upkeep and updates for IT hardware and software infrastructure.
Maintain current records of software settings, troubleshooting steps and support processes.

Backup and data integrity

Operate backup arrangements and routinely check that critical Scheme information can be safeguarded reliably.

Implement and monitor backup solutions that protect critical data and its integrity.
Carry out routine checks on backup-process effectiveness.

Guides and member platforms

Prepare user guidance and develop digital platforms that improve communication and member engagement.

Develop and share IT user guides with employees.
Create suitable IT platforms for communication and member engagement.

Reporting and assigned work

Prepare periodic updates and carry out additional responsibilities assigned to support the Scheme’s operations.

Prepare reports at the required intervals.
Complete other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Education

Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems from a recognised university or institution.
Professional certification in one or more of ITIL, CISCO, Microsoft, Virtualization, SUN, CISSP, CISM, Linux, Oracle Database, OSCP, CISA or another related field.

Work Experience

At least 3 years’ work experience in an IT business environment gained from a reputable organisation.

Additional Requirements

A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.
The advert lists innovation, self-drive, analytical and problem-solving skills, integrity, dependability, planning and organisational skills.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

IT user support: Provide support services and manage access to internet, email, intranet and web-based tools.
Infrastructure: Monitor installation, maintenance and updating of IT hardware and software.
Backup and documentation: Implement and check backup solutions, and maintain configuration and troubleshooting documentation.
Digital platforms: Develop IT platforms for communication and member engagement.

Soft Skills

Problem-solving: The person specification lists analytical and problem-solving skills.
Initiative: The Scheme seeks an innovative and self-driven candidate.
Integrity and dependability: Integrity and dependability are stated competencies.
Planning and organisation: Planning and organisational skills are listed in the advert.

Benefits & Application

Benefits

Five-year contract, renewable based on satisfactory performance.

Why Apply

Support technology services for PPS staff and scheme operations.
Work across user support, infrastructure, backup and documentation.
Help develop platforms for communication and member engagement.
The advert specifies a five-year contract renewable on satisfactory performance.
Use a recognised IT degree and professional certifications in a public pension scheme.
Applicants can submit by email or hard copy as directed.

How To Apply

Email one merged PDF file of no more than 10 MB to [email protected], or submit an envelope marked “Information Technology Officer” to the Chief Executive Officer, Parliamentary Pension Scheme, P.O. Box 7178, Kampala, Plot 9–11 Development House, Parliament Avenue, Room G10. Attach a National ID copy, current CV with at least two referees, certified academic certificates and transcripts, and a recent passport-size photo. Deadline: 17:00 hours Friday 20 November 2026.

How NextRoleHub Verified This Job

Checked on 14 November 2026 against Parliamentary Pension Scheme's official advert.
Closing date confirmed as 20 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
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