Management Information Systems Manager job at Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Management Information Systems Manager job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2022 - 2023

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 19 September 2022

Hiring Organization: Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Job Details:

Job Purpose:
• Provide technical guidance in the planning and management of all information systems, technology, system security and database integrity for a fully integrated information services function.

Key Result Areas:
• Develop and monitor the implementation of a comprehensive digital transformation policy and system that supports the implementation of UCDA’s Strategic Plan objectives and service delivery.
• Plan, and oversee the development, installation, and support of shared information systems and network support services across UCDA.
• Plan and budget for all UCDA’s ICT Infrastructure requirements, procurement of ICT related equipment, and supervise their installation and maintenance.
• Review the existing MIS, and formulate new and revised systems, and determine appropriate changes to effect improvements, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise in the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of a database management system, in order to optimize performance and interactivity.
• Develop, document, implement, test and review the Disaster Recovery Plan to ensure business continuity.
• Manage the design, development and maintenance of UCDA’s website, monitor and control all social media platforms, and also support stakeholders by running a help desk.
• Provide team leadership by building and maintaining a high performance and motivated IT team.
• Build IT capacity within UCDA through training and awareness programs.
• Liaise with other IT regulatory bodies like NITA-Uganda, Ministry of ICT, and other IT professional organizations on any ICT related matters to ensure compliance.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Minimum Education:
• A Master’s Degree in either Computer Science, or Information Technology, or Computer Engineering, or any other related University Degree from are cognized University or Institution.
• An Honors degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, or Computer Engineering, or any other related University Degree from are cognized University or Institution.
• Membership of or accreditation to an internationally recognized professional body in ICT will be added advantage.

Minimum Experience
• At least five years’ working experience in designing and implementing digital systems or MIS / ICT systems, three (3) years of which should have been at a management level in a reputable organization.

Expected Personal Competences And Skills
• Knowledge of Government digital transformation programmes, IT guidelines and standards.
• Skills in database planning and management, System installation and management, Network design, management and security;
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends.
• Key personal competences in teamwork and communication skills;
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

Application procedure

• Follow the following link below to access the available positions: https://mis.ugandacoffee.go.ug/cportal/career
• Signup before applying for the vacancy.
• Identify the vacancy that interests you and click “Apply for this Vacancy”
• Fill the Application Form and follow the prompts accordingly.
• Upload Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates as a singleDocument of maximum size 2MB, in Portable Document Format (pdf).
• In case you have any further questions about the role, contact us onucda_hr@ugandacoffee.go.ug
• Please note the deadline for applications is 19th September 2022.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Terms Of Employment
• The holders of these positions will be offered contracts subject to the Ministry ofPublic Service Guidelines on Rationalization of Government Agencies and PublicExpenditure Exercise.