Call for Applications CWRC Project Officer
A Community Wireless Resource Centre (CWRC) is
being established under the Department of
Electrical Engineering with the general objective
to provide or enhance sustainable Internet
connectivity infrastructure, particularly in
rural or underserved areas in Uganda, by means of wireless technology.
As its flagship project, a total of six community
wireless networks, consisting of approximately 30
operational radio links, will be designed and
implemented in three regions of Uganda. The
concept of community wireless networks is based
on the possibility for groups or communities to
build self-owned and operated communications
networks. The project will use equipment based on
the IEEE 802.11 protocol for wireless networks,
and operating in unlicensed frequency bands.
The CWRC seeks to recruit a project officer who
will be engaged in technical planning and will
participate during implementations in the field.
The project officer is expected to be or to join
the Department as a Teaching Assistant, and will
provide support to courses such as Wireless
Propagation and Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies.
I. Term of Office
One year contract (renewable). Duty station is
Kampala, with frequent travel locally.
II. Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Support the development and running of the CWRC
within the Department of Electrical Engineering
- Co-supervise industrial training students and
4th year students associated with the CWRC
- Participate in the design, implementation and
maintenance of six community wireless networks to be established
- Participate in the development and delivery of
seminars and training workshops to support
capacity development in the design, installation
and maintenance of community wireless networks
- Participate in research on the technical
feasibility and economic viability of community wireless networks
- Contribute to the development and maintenance
of the CWRC website and other information dissemination fora established
- Assist in the preparation of proposals to
develop CWRC programs and activities
- Provide tutorial and grading support to courses
such as Wireless Propagation and Introduction to
Information and Communication Technologies
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as
may be assigned to promote CWRC programs and activities.
Experience and qualifications for the job at hand include:
- Basic understanding of the building of community wireless networks.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines with minimum supervision.
- Possess (or eligible for) at least an Upper
Second/First Class Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Result oriented. Creative and able to take initiative.
- Good report writing skills, with special
attention to detail, timeliness, and quality of presentation.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-motivation, flexibility, willingness to
work beyond regular working hours including
weekends, and ready to travel locally and abroad.
- Experience in developing and managing websites is an advantage.
III. Job Status
This is a full-time position with the Department of Electrical Engineering.
IV. How To Apply
Applications should include a typed letter of
interest and availability, a detailed CV, and two
letters of recommendation (including relationship
and contact details of the recommender). The
letter of interest should include the following:
- A description of your interest in
working with the CWRC in the position applied for.
- Your experience related to the duties
and responsibilities listed above. Experience is
not a requirement Electrical Engineering
students eligible to complete their studies by May 2006 are welcome to apply.
- Other information you think might be of
importance to the assessment of your application.
Applications should be sent to:
ATTN: Department Secretary
Department of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Technology
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
OR hand delivered at the Department Office, Faculty of Technology, Room 206.
In either case, soft copies of the application
(with the possible exclusion of the
recommendation letters) must also be submitted by email.
Applications should reach the Department not later than 25th April 2006.
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