Information Technology (IT) Certification Officer Job Careers – National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
(NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Architecture, Standards and Certification
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 Information Technology (IT) Certification
Officer will steer and coordinate the Information Technology (IT) Certification
function in NITA-U and Nation-wide in line with the National IT Certification
Framework in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Keenly review, implement, maintain and
    enforce a framework, model, tools and a process to Accredit and/or Certify
    IT Service Providers, Products, Services, Service Delivery Points,
    Professionals and Training;
  • Render support in the assessment of
    compliance for IT certification to approved requirements and standards;
  • Supervision and coordination with the IT
    Certification Contractor;
  • Keenly monitor and report on the functions of
    the IT Certification Office;
  • The jobholder will plan, schedule, deploy and
    report on IT Certification Audits;
  • In charge of managing all complaints, appeals
    and technical records according to protocol;
  • Follow-up on initiation of corrective and
    preventive action to close raised non-conformities during internal audits
  • In charge of identifying, developing and
    enforcement of the IT Certification Standard Operating Procedures;
  • Reporting to the appropriate structures and
    distributing information throughout the organization;
  • Support in conducting training related to IT
    Certification;
  • In charge of planning, implementation of the
    IT Certification for NITA-U;
  • Responsible for planning, managing and
    reporting on IT Certification Stakeholder Engagement;
  • Provide administrative support and organize departmental
    meetings
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree
    in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems,
    Telecommunications Engineering or a closely related field;
  • Professional specific IT Certification
    /Accreditation certifications such as ISO 20000, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, etc.
    are a mandatory requirement
  • At least three years of working experience in
    compliance, auditing, inspection, certification or quality assurance in a
    reputable Public or Private Organization;
  • Excellent planning, management and
    communication skills (Oral, Written, Presentation);
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship
    management skills;
  • Excellent analytical skills to interpret
    research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical
    situations;
  • Good team player and have the understanding
    and exposure of leading a team and be conversant with leadership and team
    dynamics.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data, laws,
    standards and regulations
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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