Principal Information Technology Officer Jobs – East African Community

Organisation: East African Community
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Reports to: Director, Human Resource and Administration
REF: EAC/HR/2015-2016/004
About US:
The
East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising
the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the
United Republic of Tanzania, and the Republic of Uganda with its Headquarters
in Arusha, Tanzania. The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political,
social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of
East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade
and investments.
Job Summary: The Principal Information Technology Officer will
manage the planning and implementation of an effective and efficient
Information Systems Strategy; Develop, maintain and fully manage efficient and
cost effective Information Communications Systems of the EAC Secretariat;
Coordinate, manage and control Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
activities to enable the organization gain competitive advantage and perform
its functions more efficiently and effectively.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The incumbent will define ICT objectives and
    goals of the organization and provide leadership in development and
    implementation of information systems strategy, information systems
    security policies, procedures and standards, disaster recovery, business
    continuity and other ICT policies
  • She/ he will also manage the ICT function,
    resources and operations in line with corporate strategic direction of the
    EAC
  • Provide strategic direction to management and
    staff on ICT and ensure that they are keeping abreast of innovations and
    advancements in business practices and technology.
  • Carry out research and set operational
    guidelines while connecting appropriate use of ICT with business needs and
    corporate strategy.
  • Update the management team on all necessary
    technological trends and enlisting their support for ICT cross function
    activities
  • Steer and ensure that all ICT objectives and
    goals are accomplished in accordance with priorities, scheduled duration,
    budget and other specified resources.
  • Plan and prepare annual budget for ICT
    function, work programme and spending plan.
  • Co-ordinate ICT systems training.
  • Plan, direct and manage ICT systems projects
    involving feasibility studies, systems analysis and design, development
    and implementation of new systems.
  • Develop cost proposals for contractual
    services, oversee the technical evaluation of proposals received and
    manage service contracts;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the East African
    Community Principal Information Technology Officer job vacancy must hold a
    Master of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or
    equivalent degree from a recognized University/Institution.
  • At least ten years of relevant experience
    with five (5) years at Senior level.
  • Skills and Competencies: Must have practical knowledge in
    business re-engineering and strategies, systems analysis and design,
    information systems security management, ICT contracts and specifications
    drafting, database design and administration, ICT management/leadership,
    network administration, ICT projects management, business
    continuity/disaster recovery management skills.
  • Age: Below 55 years
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are advised to send their applications,
detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, names and
contact details of three (3) referees, and a copy of National Identity Card,
Birth Certificate or Passport showing the date of birth. Please quote the
respective reference number on both the application letter and the envelope.
For electronic submissions, please quote the respective reference number on the
subject of the email and forward to the address given below.
NB:
  • Please submit your application either electronically
    or in hard copy but not both.
  • Applications which do not: indicate
    nationality and age; the reference number; an application letter attached;
    have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional certificates;
    or fail to provide three referees shall be disqualified.
All
invitations for interviews shall be done in writing to:
The
Director,
Executive
Selection Division,
Deloitte
Consulting Limited,
10th
Floor PPF Tower
Cnr
of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue:
P
O Box 1559 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Fax
+255(22) 2116379
E-mail to: esd@deloitte.co.tz
Deadline: Monday, 15th August 2016, 17:00Hrs.
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