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Job Title:   Management Trainee – Risk Analyst (2 Fresher Jobs)   

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

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager, Governance and Risk

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 Analyst is responsible for performing risk assessments to enable organisations improve their information security practices and posture.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform information security risk assessments to ensure appropriate information security and business controls exist in organizations including describing and estimating the risks
• Evaluate organizations criteria for previous handling of risks
• Provide technical support for organizational risk reporting in an appropriate manner across strategic, tactical and operational levels
• Providing support, education and training to staff to build capacity in risk awareness, analysis and management within organizations
• Suggest enhancements to organisational processes and policies to avoid operational risks.
• Undertake audits of organizational policies and compliance to National standards, legislations and frameworks.
• Analyse audit findings and assist in implementing audit recommendations.
• Assist organizations develop effective risk registers.
• Support in the development of policies/Standards/Guidelines/ Best Practices.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Security or a related field from a recognized university is required (mandatory)
• Any industry certification from a reputable organisation such Computing Technology Industry Association, ISC(2), ISACA, EC-Council is required (mandatory)
• One year of active experience in ICT/ Information Security roles or in a field related to risk management.
• Working knowledge of global information security frameworks and standards
• Broad knowledge of Information Security
• Knowledge of Risk Management
• Basic Knowledge of IT Service Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of tasks
• Facilitates groups and individuals to create win-win solutions that delivery greater overall benefit
• A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility leading and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems
• Good Communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, persistence and willingness to work a variety of activities/ tasks
• Analytical and problem solving skills

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: 13^th June 2022

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