Director/Technical Support Services job at Electoral Commission of Uganda | Apply Now

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum Academic qualifications:

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or Statistics or Computer Engineering or Information Systems or Mathematics or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized university or institution;

• A Masters Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or eGovernment Services or in any ICT related discipline from a recognized university or institution; and Accreditation from a relevant professional body/association in IT or systems development and management.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Ten (10) years relevant work experience in management of Information Technology systems, at least four (4) of which should have been served as Head of Department or managerial level in the public sector or equivalent level of experience from a reputable and large organization;

• Experience at management decision-making level, in particular in managing complex information technology programs and IT solutions;

• Experience in development and management of shared IT services;

• Experience in digital transformation of organizations; and

• Demonstrable leadership and management skills and experience.

Technical Competences:

• Possession of expertise in IT service management, systems analysis, data management services and systems integration;

• Possession of knowledge and skills in IT and cyber security solutions;

• Demonstrable ability to effectively lead a team in managing ICT projects;

• Development of long-range information technology plans including defining budgetary needs, determining alternative strategies and addressing implementation and integration strategies related to information technology systems;

• Ability to build capacity through coaching, counseling, reinforcement of positive behavior and design of planning systems;

• Thorough understanding of the relationships and linkages between various departments and ability to utilize them for overall effective performance;

• Possession of the required knowledge to provide guidance to the organization and stakeholders about Information Technology policy matters;

• Ability to take initiative and sustained action to ensure the successful implementation of change management;

• Ability to identify how organizational policies, processes and procedures are likely to be affected by environmental changes; and

• Expertise in strategic management of government IT policies, laws and regulations;

Behavioral Competences:

• Takes initiative and puts in place control measures to combat and eradicate misuse of public resources;

• Ability to take a firm stand on critical issues with honesty and integrity;

• Ability to lead and inspire confidence in a team of mature professionals;

• Ready to achieve challenging objectives in spite of obstacles and resource constraints;

• Ability to resolve conflicts and differences by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;

• Ability to quickly identify and take into account important government interests into policy decision making;

• Clear understanding of the climate and culture of the organization and how to use the language and approach that is generally acceptable to produce best response.

• Age: Between Forty (40) Years and Fifty-Six (56) Years.