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IT Certification Officer job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2021 - 2022
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 20 February 2023
Hiring Organization: National Information Technology Authority
Job Details:
Job Title IT Certification Officer
Directorate Directorate of Regulation and Legal Services
Department Regulation and Compliance
Reporting to IT Certification Supervisor
Salary Grade N5
Jobs that report to this role none
Job Purpose
The IT Certification Officer will be responsible for conducting programmes for the promotion of IT Certification and supporting the implementation of a complaints management procedure in liaison with the NITA-U IT Service Desk.
Key Accountabilities
• Implement and enforce the Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and processes for IT Certification
• Conduct Conformity Certification Audits and Surveillance Audits as per applicable Regulations and Standards.
• Plan, schedule, conduct and report on IT Certification Audits and Surveillance for Certified entities and individuals.
• Follow up on corrective and preventive action to close non-conformities identified and raised during Audits and Surveillance
• Handle complaints and appeals in liaison with the NITA-U Service Desk in accordance with set standards
• Support the conduct of training and awareness related to IT Certification.
• Provide periodic reports on the implementation of IT Certification in the country.
• Manage the relationship with stakeholders on IT Certification.
• Provide administrative support on the IT Certification function
Position Requirements
Education (Level of Education and Qualifications)
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Telecommunications Engineering or a closely related field;
• Professional certifications such as ISO 20000, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ITIL is a requirement.
Experience (Specific type of experience required)
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience in compliance, auditing, inspection, certification or quality assurance in a reputable Public or Private Organization;
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, laws, standards and regulations
Technical Expertise (Job specific competencies, experience and skills)
• Excellent planning and communication skills (Oral, Written, Presentation);
• Strong analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical situations;
Nature and Scope
Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Interpersonal and relationship management skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
Level of responsibility
No direct supervision of staff.
Application procedure
Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact and 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
via email: hr@nita.go.ug
The deadline for applications for the positions is 20th February 2023 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). Only Soft copy applications will be accepted and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above).
Feedback
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling, and or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in one’s favour, will automatically lead to the disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.
Date Posted: 2023-02-10
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