Manager Planning, Strategy & Performance Employment Opportunity – National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

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Job Title:   Manager Planning, Strategy & Performance    

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

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Director Planning, Research and Development

 

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 Manager Planning, Strategy & Performance will coordinate Strategy development and implementation, Planning, Budgeting, monitoring performance against set targets under NITA-U as well as the Nation-wide Information Technology Planning in line with NITA-U’s Strategic Plan, the National Development Plan and other related Plans.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordination of the formulation and monitoring implementation of the NITA-U Strategic Plan and Work-Plans;
  • Coordination of the reporting on performance against targets of Strategy, IT Initiatives, Projects and undertakings;
  • Coordination of Monitoring & Evaluation of IT Initiatives, Projects, Policies, Strategies, Plans and Undertakings;
  • Support feasibility studies and benefits & impact assessment of IT Initiatives, Projects and Undertakings;
  • Support the formulation of short-term, medium-term and long-term Policies/Plans/Strategies at the National, Sectoral, Ministerial, Regional and International level;
  • Provide technical assistance to the various Directorates in regard to Strategy, Planning, M&E and Reporting functions.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Planning, Information Technology, Computer Science and Statistics or their equivalent;
  • A Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Economics or a closely related field is an added advantage;
  • Formal certifications/ qualifications in Computer Science/ Information Technology is an added advantage.
  • At least five years of experience in Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation and in stakeholder relationship management in a reputable Public or Private Organization, three years of which should have been at Supervisory level;
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in Balanced Scorecard strategy development and implementation;
  • At least five years of experience in Government of Uganda Planning, Budgeting and Performance Reporting.
  • Analytical skills and competencies
  • Needs analysis
  • Documentation and report writing
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment;
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated experience giving presentations to a variety of audiences;
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously manage multiple initiatives with high level of quality and productivity;
  • Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

 

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: 13th June 2022

 

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