Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 08 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

• Unit: Electronic Business and Information Technology Services Reports to: Director - One Stop Centre
• Directly Supervises: All IT staff under the OSC Directorate, IT staff under internal UIA projects.
• Job Purpose: The Deputy Director - eBiz/IT is responsible for providing sound technical and strategic leadership to the electronic business (eBiz) and IT function of the organization, whose investment stands at close to UGX 8bn over the last 5 years. He/She will oversee the implementation of electronic business systems and be responsible for making strategic information technology recommendations and implementations on behalf of the organization, in alignment with its vision and strategic needs.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Setting the vision for how technology with be used and implemented in line with the organization's strategic direction;
• Oversee the implementation of the Government platform for electronic business processing and licensing (www.ebiz.go.ug ) by providing management services and coordination of technical effort and teams from partner agencies and vendors;
• Oversee the implementation of other internal IT projects in the
• Executing any other undertakings as may be assigned by the organization; Supervisor

• Key Qualifications and Experience
• A Masters' degree in the areas of Business administration, land management, real estate management, Urban or regional planning, Economics, Economic Policy Planning, Development Studies/Internal Development, Industrial Park management, Urban Planning and Organisation psychology from a recognised institution.
• A Bachelors' degree in Social work and social administration, Business Administration, Development Studies/Internal Development, Entrepreneurship management, Humanities, social sciences, Arts, land management, real estate management, Urban Planning or regional planning, physical planning and Industrial Park management.
• At least 10 years' experience in senior Management in areas of Administration, land administration and management with 4 years at managerial level.
• A well-demonstrated entrepreneurial mind and spirit
• Deep knowledge of the global and Ugandan business and investment environment with strong experience of developing and managing Industrial Parks
• oAdditional Professional qualifications such a post graduate Diploma
• Lead the develop and monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance;
• Participate in the development of work plans and timelines for the development and deployment of all technological services in the organization;
• Supervise, mentor, communicate job expectations, monitor performance, identify staffing/skills gaps and building a competent, highly motivated and performing IT and electronic business team;
• Lead the development and update of all IT policies, guidelines and regulations and ensure their implementation; ensure that technology practices adhere to national and global regulatory standards;
• Monitoring daily operations of all IT systems to ensure optimal. performance;
• Staying on top of all technology trends and developments
• Communicate technology strategy to management, staff and stakeholders;
• Participating in corporate strategy formulation and implementation;
• Preparing periodic performance reports;
• and fully operational and that issues reported are resolved in a timely manner;
• Prepare Unit performance reports, and ensure their timely submission;
• Ensure KPIs and IT budgets are monitored and assessed for optimal performance;
• Hold regular IT team meetings to elicit and address any operational challenges;
• Ensure timely submission of appraisal reports for all IT staff under the Electronic Business and IT Services unit;
• Oversee effective implementation of all IT projects; and
• Ensure that the organization's technology is up to date with industry standards and best practices.

• Key Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Informatics, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering:
• Masters' degree in any of the fields above;
• At least 7 years' experience in a technological role; 2 years of which should include IT managerial experience.
• Professional certification in ITIL, Project Management is an added advantage;
• Membership to a relevant professional association is an advantage;
• Exceptional team management skills;
• Executing any other undertakings as may be assigned by the Director OSC.
Key Results Areas:
• in Project Planning and Management, Development Studies and or Ensure that the electronic business platform (www.ebiz.go.ug ), Entrepreneurship Management. the UIA domain and website (www.ugandainvest.go.ug), critical backend IT systems and workforce delivery tools, are implemented
• membership with the relevant professional association is a must Leadership and organizational abilities; and Strategic thinking and problem-solving aptitude.

Job Experience:No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

• Qualified and interested candidates are required to apply by visiting the following link http://www.ugandainvest.go.ug . They should send their applications with updated CVs and Certified Academic Documents not later than Monday 22nd May 2023 to;
• The Director General,
• Uganda Investment Authority, Plot 1, Baskerville Avenue Kololo Opposite City High School. PO Box 7418, Kampala.
• Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Note:
• UIA accepts no liability for incomplete submission, late or misdirected transmission of applications
• All academic qualifications will be subjected to verification by the issuing institution
• Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Uganda Investment Authority is an equal opportunity employer Deadline: 22nd May, 2023.

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