Manager Architecture, Standards and Certification Job Vacancy - National Information Technology Authority
Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)Reports to: Director Planning, Research & Development 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 jobholder will offer leadership in the development, implementation, enforcement, and monitoring of the National/Enterprise Architecture, e-Government Interoperability, Standards, and Accreditation & Certification Frameworks and provide guidance for quality IT services including risk management & contingency planning.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, implement, enforce, maintain and enforce an Enterprise Architecture for Government;Develop, implement, enforce, maintain and enforce an e-Government Framework for Government;In charge of the development, implementation, enforcement, maintenance and enforce framework, model, process and tools for the development of National IT Standards, Procedures and Guidelines for all IT service delivery domains;Develop, implement, enforce, maintain and enforce a framework, model, tools and a process to Accredit and/or Certify IT Products, Services, Service Delivery PointsIdentifying, developing and enforcement of the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures;Reporting to the appropriate structures and distributing information throughout the organization;Support in conducting training related to Architecture, Standards and Certification;Oversight of Architecture, Standards and Certification Consultants and Technical Experts;Provide administrative support and departmental meetingsTechnically support in all cross functional activities in which NITA is involved.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Telecommunications Engineering is a requirement;Possession of a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a closely related field is a requirement;Professional/ Industry IT Certification such as ITIL, CGIET, CISM, CISSP, PMP etc. are a requirement;Professional specific IT Enterprise Architecture /Standards /Certification /Accreditation certifications such as The Open Group Architecture Framework – TOGAF, Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA) Certification, Zachman, IBM Enterprise Architect, etc. are a MUST requirement;Possess excellent planning, management and communication skills (Oral, Written, Presentation);At least five (5) years of working experience in Information & Communications Technology (ICT) in a reputable Public or Private Organization, three (3) years of which should be at Supervisory level;Demonstrable knowledge and evidence of development of IT Standards and Enterprise Architecture in a reputable Public or Private Organization;Past exposure and experience in developing and using Enterprise Architecture and Interoperability Tools;Good working knowledge of Government Policies, Processes, Procedures and Practices will be an added advantage.Strong organizational and time management skills;Capability of managing multiple, high-priority Assignments/ Projects simultaneously to meet firm deadlines;Possess the ability to quickly learn and understand business environments;Excellent Interpersonal and relationship management skills;The applicant must be innovative, detail & accuracy-oriented, experienced in highly visible projects;Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to resolve complaints;Excellent analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical situations;Be a good team player and have the understanding and exposure of leading a team and be conversant with leadership and team dynamics. 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.National Information TechnologyPalm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-UgandaOr 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: 19th December, 2014 (Not later than 17.00 hrs. Local Time).NB: No application will be accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above).
