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Head, Digital Solutions (1 Re-advertised) job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2021 - 2022
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 08 February 2022
Hiring Organization: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Job Details:
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is an Agency of Government responsible for maintenance, coordination, supervising and monitoring of the National Statistical System (NSS); to ensure the production, dissemination and storage of standardised statistical data and information within the NSS. UBOS is also the principal official statistics producing agency in the country. UBOS is seeking a dynamic, competent, self-motivated, resultsoriented, and an excellent team player of strong character and high integrity to fill the position below:
JOB TITLE: Head, Digital Solutions (1 Re-advertised)
JOB REFERENCE: UBOS/HDS/07/2021
REPORTS TO: Director Digital Solutions and Data Capability
SALARY SCALE: UBOS SP1
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Permanent
Job Summary:
To develop Digital Solutions to enhance the performance of the Bureau. The job holder will ensure optimal functioning of IT infrastructure, UBOS web pages, disaster recovery & IT business continuity systems, up to date systems and developed data science systems.
Key Results Areas
• Take lead in digital planning & transformation of the Bureau by collaborating with developers of mobile IT applications.
• Prioritize software development projects, run functionality testing's and debug/review code for various applications
• Create wireframes to decide on layout of systems and provide leadership for end-to-end data delivery digital projects
• Identify user and system requirements for new websites and applications and build mobile responsive websites
• Document and manage all IT infrastructure in the Bureau and maintain a digital IT inventory management system(s).
• Troubleshoot data-related problems and Research solutions and make recommendations for the improvement of digital systems for UBOS and entire NSS.
• Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses
• Ensure high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data and minimize database downtime
• Administration of the Department and Human Resource management
Job Specifications
Qualifications:
• A Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer software Engineering, IT Industry Certifications with a bias to software development / engineering, such as, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, Certified Software Development Professional
• Post graduate training in Management or Business related field is an added advantage.
Experience
• At least 10 years of proven working experience in ICT, four of which should have been at a level of Principal Officer from a reputable organisation.
Competencies and knowledge
• Work experience as a Senior Web Programmer or Developer, and systems Analysis
• Expertise in at least one programming language, like Javascript, Ruby or PHP
• Solid knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Experience with mockup and UI prototyping tools
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming and web application development
• Expertise in key digital principles in a sensitive and complex environment.
• Understanding of security practices
• Familiarity with network diagnostics tools
• Knowledge of IT & information governance, standards and procedures
Behavioral attributes
• Attention to detail
• Project management skills within a fast-paced work environment
• Strong leadership and Management Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal, people management, presentation and team playing skills.
• Communication skills
• Strategic thinking
• Team playing skillsJob Specifications
• A Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer software Engineering, IT Industry Certifications with a bias to software development / engineering, such as, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, Certified Software Development Professional
• Post graduate training in Management or Business related field is an added advantage.
Experience
• At least 10 years of proven working experience in ICT, four of which should have been at a level of Principal Officer from a reputable organisation.
Competencies and knowledge
• Work experience as a Senior Web Programmer or Developer, and systems Analysis
• Expertise in at least one programming language, like Javascript, Ruby or PHP
• Solid knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Experience with mockup and UI prototyping tools
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming and web application development
• Expertise in key digital principles in a sensitive and complex environment.
• Understanding of security practices
• Familiarity with network diagnostics tools
• Knowledge of IT & information governance, standards and procedures
Behavioral attributes
• Attention to detail
• Project management skills within a fast-paced work environment
• Strong leadership and Management Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal, people management, presentation and team playing skills.
• Communication skills
• Strategic thinking
• Team playing skills
Application procedure
Applicants with the requisite qualification required profile, please submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website: www.ubos.org not Later than close of business on the 8th February 2022, at 5pm. Hardcopies shall not be accepted. All applicants must attach relevant soft copies of academic transcripts, certificates and relevant documentation to support their application. (PDF copies maximum 10MB). Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. All tendered in documents shall be verified with the relevant authorities. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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Date Posted: 2022-01-30
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