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Job Title:    Management Trainee – Risk and Governance (Fresher Job Opportunities)

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

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Risk and Governance Officer

About US:

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance (MOICT&NG). The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social and economic development of Uganda.

Job Summary:  The Management Trainee – Risk and Governance will support in effective risk and governance management for the Personal Data Protection Office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake organizational information security risk compliance assessments and documentation in line with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019
• Support in implementation, enforcement and validation of information security risk policies, standards, methods and procedures
• Support in implementation of processes and tools to identify, assess, manage and monitor security risks in the Personal Data Protection Office
• Assist organizations implement practices that meet defined policies and standards for information security risk management in line with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019
• Monitor organizations’ compliance with their internal policies and procedures as well as existing cyber security requirements and directives
• Participate in the development and implementation of information security awareness and education programs
• Support in Implementation of the risk and governance program for the Personal Data Protection Office.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Telecommunications, Information Systems, Information Security or a related field from a recognized university. Requirement.
• At least one year of working experience working in any field in Information Technology is a requirement.
• Experience in cyber security and risk management is an added advantage.
• Understanding of trends and developments in the areas of information security and risk management
• Basic knowledge of Information Security Management Standards and Frameworks
• Basic knowledge of Information Security principles and practices
• Effective usage of Microsoft Word, Project, Excel and Power Point (Visio is a plus)
• Analytical and problem –solving skills
• Good Communication & interpersonal skill across strategic, tactical and operational levels
• Stakeholder Management skill
• Flexibility, persistence and willingness to work on a variety of activities/tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Fluent English (written and oral)

How to Apply:

All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are required to complete and submit a NITA-U Application Form, Download Here with a cover letter, supported by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, email addresses of both the applicant and three referees to the address below.

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)

Deadline: 7^th February 2022

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