Job Title: IT Standards and Compliance – 2 Positions
Organization: Bank of Uganda (BoU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) is the Central Bank of the Republic of Uganda. It was opened on the 15th August 1966. It is 100% owned by the Government of Uganda but it is not a government Department. Bank of Uganda conducts all its activities in close association with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED). Bank of Uganda is responsible for monetary policy and maintaining price stability.
Job Summary: To support the Team Leader IT Compliance in ensuring the Bank’s IT operations comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This role involves conducting compliance audits, risk assessments, and monitoring adherence to security policies and procedures. The role aligns with ITIL, COBIT, ISO27001, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to drive effective compliance practices and mitigate risks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Continuously monitor and assess compliance with IT policies, standards, and regulatory requirements conducting regular audits and assessments.
- Implement and adhere to IT compliance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the Bank’s IT operations remain compliant.
- Support the development and delivery of IT compliance training programs to ensure a high level of awareness across the organization.
- Monitor compliance with IT policies, standards, and regulatory requirements conducting regular audits and assessments.
- Ensure vendors and service providers comply with the Bank’s IT compliance requirements and standards.
- Assist the incident response team in identifying compliance-related issues during security incidents and ensuring proper documentation and remediation.
- Assist in managing internal and external IT audits, ensuring all compliance requirements are met and audit findings are addressed.
- Maintain accurate documentation of compliance audits, risk assessments, and remediation activities.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance the Bank’s IT compliance posture and response capabilities.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance measures are integrated into all aspects of the Bank’s IT operations.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Team Leader, IT Compliance from time to time.
Expected Outputs
- Individual Balanced Scorecard
- Daily compliance monitoring reports
- Compliance audit reports and remediation plans
- Service Level Agreements Performance Reports
- Risk assessment reports and mitigation strategies
- IT Business Continuity Verification Calendar and Documented Test Reports
- Compliance training materials and session participation reports
- Updated compliance policies, standards, and procedures
- Accurate documentation of compliance activities and findings (such as the User
- Acceptance Test Reports, Acceptance Test Plans, closure of audit queries and assessments, etc.
- Vendor compliance assessment reports
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A First or Upper Second-Class degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or Engineering.
- Professional certifications in IT Service Management (ITIL), Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2), IT Governance (COBIT), CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CISM.
Work Experience:
- At least five (5) years of relevant working experience in IT Compliance with hands- on experience in compliance monitoring, conducting IT risk assessments, and IT audit management.
Age:
- 30.0 – 38.0 years of age as at close of the advert.
Competencies:
Technical Competencies
- Strong and demonstrable knowledge and expertise in IT compliance principles and practices.
- Understanding of IT governance frameworks (COBIT), ITIL and security standards (ISO27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
- Experience in conducting compliance audits and developing remediation plans.
- Proficiency in risk management and assessment methodologies.
- Expertise in IT compliance tools and technologies.
- Ability to develop and deliver compliance training programs.
- Expertise in incident response and disaster recovery planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Behavioral
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proactive and innovative mindset.
- Attention to detail and decision-making abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted by filling out the online application link
Please follow the stated instructions in the form as accurately as possible. Note that inaccurate applications will be automatically disqualified.
Applications should be accompanied by;
- National ID (Front and Back) – Mandatory. Ensure both the front and back sides are scanned and visible.
- Academic Qualification Documents – Mandatory. These should match all the required qualifications mentioned in the job descriptions.
- Letter of Equivalence for the Class of Degree from the National Council of Higher Education for applicants whose first degree (Bachelor’s) was obtained from a foreign University.
- A duly registered Statutory Declaration for applicants with name and/or date of birth variations.
Note:
- Please ensure that all required documents are duly attached and MUST be scanned as one single document.
- Please note that failure to attach the required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Management reserves the right to terminate applicants found with concealed or falsified information and academic credentials. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 22nd August 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60