Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 14, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To develop, implement, enforce, and monitor adherence to IT Standards, Policies, and Frameworks and provide support for quality IT services.

Key Accountabilities
• Study and review current national IT implementations and work with relevant stakeholders to identify required areas for standardization and policy development;
• To develop, implement, maintain, and enforce framework, model, process, and tools for the development of National IT Standards, Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines for all IT service delivery domains in collaboration with key stakeholders;
• Provide technical support on all issues relating to I.T standardization to both internal and external stakeholders;
• Promote I.T standardization for both internal and external stakeholders;
• Maintain comprehensive records of all relevant proceedings, decisions, and actions related to I.T standardization;
• Operate and maintain an updated IT Standards Database;
• Promote I.T standardization for special interest groups;
• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned from time to time relating to I.T.
• Standardization.

Position Requirements
Education
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualifications;
• Professional/ Industry IT Certification such as ITIL, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, OCA, etc;

Experience
• A Minimum of three (3) years experience in Standards and Policy Development and implementation in a reputable Public or Private Organization;

Technical Expertise
• Standards Development and implementation
• Documentation and report writing

Nature and Scope
Interpersonal Skills
• Has sufficient communication skills for effective dialogue with others.
• Demonstrates an organized approach to work.
• Uses basic systems and tools, applications, and processes.
• Contributes to identifying own development opportunities.
• Follows code of conduct, ethics, and organizational standards. Is aware of health and safety issues.
• Understands and applies basic personal security practice
• Level of responsibility

No direct supervision of others;
• Works under supervision. Uses little discretion. Is expected to seek guidance in unexpected situations.
• Substantial influence. interact with immediate colleagues and other stakeholders;
• Performs routine activities in a structured environment. Requires assistance in resolving unexpected problems


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their Softcopy application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms , with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda Tel: 0417 801 038 via email: hr@nita.go.ug
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The deadline for applications for the positions is 18th July 2023 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). No application will be accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above)


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