URBRA Manager ICT Jobs in Uganda

URBRA Manager ICT Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership on policies, planning, development and implementation of organizationally aligned ICT strategies and capability to improve operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement policies, structures and systems to effectively and efficiently manage the ICT resources.

Develop, implement and review the IT strategy and provide periodic progress updates.

Coordinate installation, setup and maintenance of new and existing systems, application and hardware.

Review and approve, software business requirements, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.

Manage and monitor implementation of ICT projects.

Advise management on required ICT systems and hardware’s based on current and future business needs, current technological advancements and innovations.

Review user requests for new, modified or updated software application programmes to determine feasibility and compatibility with the current system.

Conduct risk assessment and management of ICT systems and infrastructure and exploitation of opportunities.

Supervise and review of business continuity plans, disaster recovery plans and emergency response.

Supervise staff in the ICT department

Develop and implement the annual ICT Budget and work plan

Design and implement information security procedures covering information system applications and infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

Honors Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Telecommunications Engineering, Software engineering from a recognized University.

A Master’s degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University.

Desirable qualifications

Professional recognized certifications in the above fields.

Membership to a recognized professional body.

Previous exposure and experience in HTML5, CSS, AJAX, PHP, C#, ASP.NET and JavaScript, object-oriented design skills plus familiarity with IIS,

WAMP and LAMP environments.

Previous exposure and experience in Mobile Applications Development.

Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.

Experience

A minimum of Seven (7) years relevant work experience, 4 (four) of which must have been served at Senior ICT Officer level in Government or equivalent in a reputable organization.

Competencies

Technical

Strategic Planning skills

Project Planning skills

Change Management skills

Advanced computer skills (hardware and software)

Knowledge of multiple operating systems (e.g. windows, Linux, )

Analytical skills

Quality Control & orientation skills

Financial management

Accountability

Behavioral

Creative and System thinking Skills

Ethics and Integrity

Confidentiality

Innovativeness

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Excellent interpersonal skills

Results and team oriented

Leadership Skills

Mentoring and coaching

Time management

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications complete with an application letter, CV (include names, address and daytime contacts of three referees) and copies of academic certificates by email to recruitment@urbra.go.ug

The above documents should be attached to the email as one PDF document. Applications should ONLY have the position name in the subject line.

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