Job Title: IT Security Officer
Organisation: Raising The Village
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Raising The Village International (RTV) is a Canadian non-profit organization focused on ending extreme poverty by eliminating immediate barriers of scarcity, nurturing income-generation activities and building local capacity, while moving communities toward economic self-sufficiency. Raising The Village is a fast-growing organization on an accelerated growth path. Our East Africa and North American teams work together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact.
Job Summary: The IT Security Officer will be responsible for safeguarding RTV’s information systems, networks, and data against internal and external threats. The role ensures compliance with security policies, implements risk management strategies, and supports the organization’s mission by maintaining a secure digital environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Information Security Management
- Develop, implement, and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Monitor and assess system vulnerabilities, applying patches and updates as required.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits.
Mobile Application Security
- Oversee security testing for in-house and third-party mobile apps (Android & iOS).
- Implement secure coding practices and app vulnerability scanning.
- Coordinate remediation of identified mobile app vulnerabilities with development teams.
Incident Response & Monitoring
- Lead security incidents incident response, including detection, containment, and post-incident reviews.
- Monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate responses across endpoints and user accounts.
Network & Systems Protection
- Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security solutions.
- Ensure secure configuration of servers, databases, and applications.
- Respond to and mitigate security incidents, breaches, or cyberattacks.
Data Protection & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with data protection laws and donor requirements.
- Implement encryption, backup, and disaster recovery protocols.
- Train staff on data privacy and safe IT practices.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Maintain logs of security events and generate periodic reports.
- Provide management with updates on emerging threats and mitigation strategies.
- Support audits and provide documentation for compliance reviews.
Collaboration & Capacity Building
- Work closely with IT and program teams to integrate security into project systems.
- Provide technical guidance and training to staff on cybersecurity awareness.
- Liaise with external vendors and partners on security solutions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in IT security, preferably in NGO or development sector.
- Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
- Experience with cloud security and data protection frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
How to Apply:
All Qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
NB: Raising The Village is committed to Equity and Inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36