Job Title: Systems Analyst
Organisation: National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Manager,
Application Solutions
Application Solutions
About NITA-U:
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.”
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 Systems
Analyst will primarily conduct systems analysis and design of new e-Government
solutions, examine existing systems and recommend enhancements, and/or systems
interfaces and actively participate in system development, implementation and
testing, all with the aim of improving Government efficiency and productivity
to improve service delivery to citizens.
Analyst will primarily conduct systems analysis and design of new e-Government
solutions, examine existing systems and recommend enhancements, and/or systems
interfaces and actively participate in system development, implementation and
testing, all with the aim of improving Government efficiency and productivity
to improve service delivery to citizens.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform systems analysis and document user
requirements, System specifications, and System Designs for e-Government
solutions required by the Government of Uganda. - Continuously review and document existing
e-Government systems and processes and recommend the necessary
enhancements and system interfaces to ensure delivery of quality
e-Government Services. - Responsible for conducting systems
analysis on the existing critical e-Government systems and design system
interfaces to ensure systems integration across Government, so as to
improve service delivery to citizens - Work in consultation with system
developers/contractors and participate in solution development, testing
and implementation to ensure technical compatibility and user
satisfaction. - Ensure quality documentation of all
e-Government systems - Ensure adherence to international best
practices and standards during Software Development Lifecycle.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant for the Systems Analyst
vacancy should hold a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering,
Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology. - Possession of a Master’s degree in the
relevant field is an added advantage - Any industry certification in areas of
Systems Analysis, Business Analysis, or Software Development is an added
advantage. - At least three years’ experience in
Systems Analysis, Business Analysis, or Software Development in a busy and
dynamic IT establishment. - The applicant must have conducted systems
analysis or participated in the development of at least 2 large IT
Application systems - Excellent analytical and problem solving
skills - Business and Systems Analysis
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (Verbal
& Written) - Time management skills
- Software Development practices
- Possess the ability to effectively manage
client expectations
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 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
Or via email: [email protected] (application must not exceed 10MBs)
NB:
- Applicants must also submit with their
application verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant appointments
such as appointment letters and employment contracts. - No application will be accepted without a
duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above)
and copies of academic documents. All hand delivered applications MUST be
stapled.
Deadline: 10th March
2017
2017
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