ICT Officer Data and Analytics Officer Job Opportunities – Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)

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Job Title:    ICT Officer Data and Analytics Officer

Organisation: Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior ICT Officer- Information Systems

 

About US:

Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) is a Public Limited Liability Company incorporated in March 2001 under the companies Act (Cap 110), the Laws of Uganda and in conformity with the Electricity Act, 199 UEGCL started operation on 1st April 2001 and is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda, with the head office located in Kampala. The mandate of UEGCL is to establish, acquire, maintain and operate electricity generation facilities as well as promote Research and Development in the Electricity generation sector while running the company on sound business principals.

 

Job Summary:  The ICT Officer Data and Analytics Officer is responsible for the management of practices and processes to ensure the security, quality, integrity, safety and availability of all forms of data and data structures that make up the organisation’s information. The role is further concerned with the management of data and information in all its forms and the analysis of information structure (including logical analysis of taxonomies, data and metadata). The role shall also spearhead the development of innovative ways of managing the information assets of the organisation.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Management

  • Take responsibility for the accessibility, retrievability, security, quality, retention and ethical handling of specific subsets of data.
  • Assess the integrity of data from multiple sources.
  • Provide advice on the transformation of data/information from one format or medium to another.
  • Maintain and implement information handling procedures.
  • Enable the availability, integrity and searchability of information through the application of formal data and metadata structures and protection measures.
  • Manipulate specific data from information services, to satisfy defined information needs

Data Modelling and design

  • Set standards for data modelling and design tools and techniques, advise on their application, and ensure compliance.
  • Manage the investigation of corporate data requirements, and co-ordinate the application of data analysis, design and modelling techniques, based upon a detailed understanding of the corporate information requirements, in order to establish, modify or maintain data structures and their associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions).
  • Manage the iteration, review and maintenance of data requirements and data models

Data Visualisation

  • Apply a variety of visualisation techniques and design the content and appearance of data visuals.
  • Operationalise and automate activities for efficient and timely production of data visuals.
  • Select appropriate visualisation approach from a range of applicable options.
  • Actively contribute to exploration and experimentation in data visualisation.

Database Design

  • Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of database and data warehouse concepts, design principles, architectures, software and facilities.
  • Assess proposed changes to object/data structures, in order to evaluate alternative options.
  • Implement physical database designs to support transactional data requirements for performance and availability.
  • Implement data warehouse designs that support demands for business intelligence and data analytics

Analytics

  • Evaluate the need for analytics, assesses the problems to be solved and what internal or external data sources to use or acquire.
  • Specify and apply appropriate mathematical, statistical, predictive modelling or machine-learning techniques to analyse data, generate insights, create value and support decision-making.
  • Manage reviews of the benefits and value of analytics techniques and tools and recommends improvements.
  • Contribute to the development of analytics policy, standards and guidelines.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Information Technology, Computer Science or associated discipline from a recognized university.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in Data Management and Data Analytics.
  • Certifications: Database management, Business Intelligence, Analytics, etc will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities and delivering a high level of client service.
  • Show a comprehensive awareness of existing and developing technologies and how they can be applied to the business
  • Ability to utilise and manage complex IT systems.
  • Developing a proactive service
  • Effective working within teams and individually
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to write and present reports to Top Management and the Board
  • Ability to make decisions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and high level of integrity

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested persons are invited to address their applications with copies of certified academic documents, professional qualifications and detailed Curriculum Vita indicating two referees and their full addresses to:

 

The Chief Human Resource Officer,

Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited,

Block C, Plot 6-9, Victoria Office Park, Okot Close, Bukoto,

P.O Box 75831, Kampala. Uganda

 

Applications should be submitted electronically as one attachment only in portable documents format (pdf) indicating the position applied for in the subject line to email address: jobs@uegcl.go.ug

 

Please Note:

  • Only online applications will be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original copies of certified academic documents during interviews.
  • Applications without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered. UEGCL offers equal opportunities for both male and female applicants.

 

Deadline: 3rd April 2023

 

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