Systems Analyst, Career opportunity in Uganda, at Systems Analyst, Career opportunity in Uganda, - 2015

Position Title: SYSTEMS ANALYST

Organization: The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Duration:3 YEARS CONTRACT (RENEWABLE)

Report to : MANAGER, APPLICATION SOLUTIONS

SALARY SCALE:N/SP/N4

DIRECTORATE: E-GOVERNMENT SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: APPLICATION SOLUTIONS

Application Deadline:28th November, 2014

ORGANISATION PROFILE:

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”.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Purpose of the Job:

To 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 Results Areas

·Conduct 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.

·Conduct 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 closely 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

·A degree in Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology degree is a requirement.

·Master’s degreein the relevant field is an added advantage

·Any industry certification in areas of Systems Analysis, Business Analysis, or Software Development is an added advantage.

Skills/Competencies

·Analytical and problem solving skills

·Businessand Systems Analysis

·Inter personal skills

·Excellent communication skills (Verbal & Written)

·Time management skills

·Software Development practices

·Ability to effectively manage client expectations

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Systems Analysis, Business Analysis, or Software Development in a busy and dynamic IT establishment.

Must have conducted systems analysis or participated in the development of at least 2 large IT Application systems

Mode of application:

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 shouldn’t be more than 10MBs)

Applicants must also submit with their applications verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.

The deadline for applications is 28th November, 2014 (Not later than 17.00 hrs. Local Time). No application will be accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above) and copies of academic documents.