Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
• Provide technical guidance in the planning and management ofall information systems, technology, system security and database integrity for afully integrated information services function.

Key Result Areas:
• Develop and monitor the implementation of a comprehensive digitaltransformation policy and system that supports the implementation of UCDA’sStrategic Plan objectives and service delivery.
• Plan, and oversee the development, installation, and support of sharedinformation systems and network support services across UCDA.
• Plan and budget for all UCDA’s ICT Infrastructure requirements, procurement ofICT related equipment, and supervise their installation and maintenance.
• Review the existing MIS, and formulate new and revised systems, anddetermine appropriate changes to effect improvements, reduce costs, andenhance efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise in the planning, design, implementation, andmaintenance of a database management system, in order to optimizeperformance and interactivity.
• Develop, document, implement, test and review the Disaster Recovery Plan toensure business continuity.
• Manage the design, development and maintenance of UCDA’s website,monitor and control all social media platforms, and also support stakeholdersby running a help desk.
• Provide team leadership by building and maintaining a high performance andmotivated IT team.
• Build IT capacity within UCDA through training and awareness programs.
• Liaise with other IT regulatory bodies like NITA-Uganda, Ministry of ICT, and otherIT professional organizations on any ICT related matters to ensure compliance.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Minimum Education:
• A Master’s Degree in either Computer Science, or Information Technology, orComputer Engineering, or any other related University Degree from arecognized University or Institution.
• An Honors degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, orComputer Engineering, or any other related University Degree from arecognized University or Institution.
• Membership of or accreditation to an internationally recognized professionalbody in ICT will be added advantage.

Minimum Experience
• At least five years’ working experience in designing and implementing digitalsystems or MIS / ICT systems, three (3) years of which should have been at amanagement level in a reputable organization.

Expected Personal Competences And Skills
• Knowledge of Government digital transformation programmes, ITguidelines and standards.
• Skills in database planning and management, System installation andmanagement, Network design, management and security;
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends.
• Key personal competences in teamwork and communication skills;
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures,formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategiesand procedures.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• Follow the following link below to access the available positions: https://mis.ugandacoffee.go.ug/cportal/career    
• Signup before applying for the vacancy.
• Identify the vacancy that interests you and click “Apply for this Vacancy”
• Fill the Application Form and follow the prompts accordingly.
• Upload Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates as a singleDocument of maximum size 2MB, in Portable Document Format (pdf).
• In case you have any further questions about the role, contact us onucda_hr@ugandacoffee.go.ug 
• Please note the deadline for applications is 19th September 2022.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Terms Of Employment
• The holders of these positions will be offered contracts subject to the Ministry ofPublic Service Guidelines on Rationalization of Government Agencies and PublicExpenditure Exercise.

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