Manager, Portfolio Employment Opportunity – National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

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Job Title:      Manager, Portfolio
Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
(NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director, E-Government Services
About US:
The
National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a
statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act,
2009 as one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology
Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development
within the context of national social and economic development, with a vision
as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally competitive Uganda where
social transformation and economic development is supported through IT enabled
services.”
Job Summary: The Manager, Portfolio will oversee the portfolio
of IT projects that are planned and in-progress across the Government of Uganda
(GoU) in order to maximise the value of investments.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Work in liaison with GoU agencies to analyse
    new IT projects and establish readiness of institutions to take on the
    projects.
  • Take lead of the team of business analysts
    and systems analysts in providing first level technical support to GoU and
    her partners
  • Oversee the rationalisation of applications,
    licensing and IT infrastructure across Government.
  • Create a collaborative partnership amongst
    executive leaders and portfolio stakeholders to facilitate resource
    planning demand, change management and project pipeline decisions.
  • Provide oversight and support for
    e-Government Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategic Planning, and
    e-Government capacity building and awareness.
  • Regularly monitor and report on the inventory
    and status of all applications across Government;
  • Work in liaison with stakeholders in
    requirements gathering, business analysis and design of e-Government
    related services. Initiate and coordinate the development of e-Government
    related policies, standards and guidelines;
  • The jobholder will develop and monitor annual
    work plans and budgets for the IT Portfolio;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the Manager,
    Portfolio career placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer
    Science, Information Technology or a related discipline. Possession of a postgraduate
    qualification in a relevant discipline would be an added advantage
  • Professional/ Industry IT Certifications such
    as ITIL, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, OCA, etc..
  • Professional / industry certification in
    project management such as PMP or PRINCE2
  • A minimum of five years of relevant working
    experience in the management of enterprise IT systems three of which
    should have been at supervisory level
  • Previous exposure and experience in
    development of enterprise architecture
  • Previous experience in development and
    management of shared IT services.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of software
    applications development and delivery planning.
  • Portfolio management skills (project intake,
    resources demand planning and budget management)
  • Good project management skills
  • Proven skills in running effective meetings,
    getting buy-in and participation from stakeholders.
  • Good negotiation and conflict resolution
    skills
How to Apply:
All
candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right
personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form, download
here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the
address below.
The
Executive Director,
National
Information Technology
Authority
– UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm
Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O.
Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel:
0417 801 038
Or
via email: hr@nita.go.ug (application must not exceed 10MBs)
Applicants
must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous
relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
Deadline: 6th June 2016 by 12.00 hrs.
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