Background

Uganda, together with Kenya and Tanzania, will host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) was constituted to work with Confederation of African Football (CAF) to oversce the preparatory activities.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Education and Sports on behalf of the Local Organizing Committee invites suitably qualified and experienced Ugandans within the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Ministry of Education and Sports, National Council of Sports, Fédération of Uganda Football Association and the Uganda Olympics Committe to apply for positions under the African Nations Champions (CHIAN) 2024/African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Secretariat as indicated below:

Job Purpose:

To provide ICT support to the LOC and Secretariat, including ICT services required across all LOC Subcommittees.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Provide first-level technical support to the Sub-Committee in the development of ICT projects, budgets, and objectives in accordance with the National IT Project Management Methodology;
• Support the responsible Sub-Committee in the development of project schedules, deliverables and performance indicators;
• Act as liaison between the ICT Sub-Committee and relevant departments to facilities smooth execution of projects;
• Coordinate and monitor the roll-out of ICT enabled services and innovations and ensuring alignment with LOC needs;
• Conduct strategic assessments of ICT initiatives, identifying arears for improvement or risk mitigation;
• Provide periodic reports and insights enabled services and innovations and earning alignment with LOC needs;
• Verify the effectiveness and integrity of ICT systems and applications by conducting routine systems audits;
• Ensure implemented technologies comply with safety, privacy and institutional standards;
• Liaise with the Security and Safety Sub-Committee to develop a comprehensive safety;
• Ensure timely provision of resources, facilities, workspaces and equipment for ICT and accreditation;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Academic Qualifications:

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Information Technology, or Computer Science or related field from a reputable University or Institution.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience in ICT project implementation or systems coordination from a reputable organization.
• Knowledge of national IT policies, standards, and project management methodologies.
• Experience working in ICT, safety and security related duties in major football events will be an added advantage
• Experience working in a multi-stakeholder or public sector environment will be an added advantage

Competences:

• ICT Expertise: Experience in ICT systems and infrastructure.
• Accreditation management: Knowledge of accreditation processes and procedures.
• Safety and security: experience in developing and implementing safety and security plans.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem Solving: Ability to handle unexpected issues and resolve problems

• Provide first-level technical support to the Sub-Committee in the development of ICT projects, budgets, and objectives in accordance with the National IT Project Management Methodology;
• Support the responsible Sub-Committee in the development of project schedules, deliverables and performance indicators;
• Act as liaison between the ICT Sub-Committee and relevant departments to facilities smooth execution of projects;
• Coordinate and monitor the roll-out of ICT enabled services and innovations and ensuring alignment with LOC needs;
• Conduct strategic assessments of ICT initiatives, identifying arears for improvement or risk mitigation;
• Provide periodic reports and insights enabled services and innovations and earning alignment with LOC needs;
• Verify the effectiveness and integrity of ICT systems and applications by conducting routine systems audits;
• Ensure implemented technologies comply with safety, privacy and institutional standards;
• Liaise with the Security and Safety Sub-Committee to develop a comprehensive safety;
• Ensure timely provision of resources, facilities, workspaces and equipment for ICT and accreditation;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• ICT Expertise: Experience in ICT systems and infrastructure.
• Accreditation management: Knowledge of accreditation processes and procedures.
• Safety and security: experience in developing and implementing safety and security plans.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem Solving: Ability to handle unexpected issues and resolve problems

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Information Technology, or Computer Science or related field from a reputable University or Institution.