Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Head of Department, Data Capability (1)
Job reference: UBOS/HoDDC/07/ 2021
Reports to: Director Digital Solutions and Data Capability
Salary scale: UBOS SP1

Job Summary:
To ensure Statistical databases are up and full-time running smoothly with a goal of providing a seamless flow of information throughout UBOS, considering both back-end data structure and front-end accessibility for end-users. The job holder is responsible for technical execution on systems design; database development; Geo Information Systems, Dissemination and Communication portals.

Key Results Areas
1. Design and implement database systems of high performance and quality including the National Statistical Databank
2. Update website specifications and resolve technical issues.
3. Implement business intelligence and analytics solutions and develop applications for disseminating statistical products riding on trending options like info graphics, spatial data analytics, and dashboards
4. Manage the integration and usage of Geo-information System capabilities for statistical production and dissemination
5. Implement formal data governance approach and increase maturity of enterprise data capability and environment.
6. Ensure Databases are well structured and develop secure procedures for data management with attention to all technical details
7. Undertake capacity building in data management in a proactive and reactive manner to users
8. Administration and Human Resource management of the Department

Qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Geographical Information Systems or other information Systems.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Natural Sciences or Geography.
• IT Industry Certifications with a bias to software development / engineering eg. Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, Certified Software Development Professional will be an added advantage
• Post graduate training in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or Management will be an added advantage.

Experience
• At least 10 years of proven working experience in ICT or GIS, three of which should have been at a level of Principal Officer from a public institution or large reputable
• Extensive experience in building web pages from scratch or Arc GIS applications is preferred.

Competencies and Knowledge
• Proven working experience as a Database Administrator
• In-depth knowledge of at least one programming language: Javascript, Ruby or PHP.
• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third party tools
• Experience in developing of mobile data collection applications
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL
• Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding
• Familiarity with master data management
• Expertise in key data management and communication principles in a sensitive and complex environment

Behavioural attributes
• Strong leadership and Management Skills,
• Excellent Interpersonal, people management, presentation and team playing
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically
• Exemplary and honest character, integrity, energy, dynamism

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
If you believe you meet the required profile, please see the job details on the UBOS Website and submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website: https://www.ubos.org/uboshr/public/login Not Later than close of business on the 20th April, 2022 at 5pm. Hardcopies shall not be accepted.
All applicants must attach relevant soft copies of academic transcripts, certificates and relevant appointment letters. (PDF copies maximum 10MB).
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. All tendered in documents shall be verified with the relevant authorities. Any falsification of documents will lead to prosecution and any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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