MAIN PURPOSE:
Responsible for effective and proactive development and maintenance of all NWSC in-house software and IT applications to ensure the promotion of efficiency and innovative business solutions as well as enhancement of sustainable digitization and automation of NWSC’s business processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS
• Effective enforcement of NWSC IT Policies
• Development of Business Applications as per NWSC needs and requirements
• Well tested and secure business applications that meet all the needs and requirements of the end users.
• Proactive analysis of the Corporation’s business requirements and translation of these into wellfunctioning and cost effective innovative business solutions
• Timely integration and interfacing of the different software and applications that exist within the corporation to enhance automation and efficiency of business processes.
• Effective support to the Corporate Reporting and Business Intelligence functions.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by Management.
THE PERSON
In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must have worked at a Principal Officer Level and above for at least three (03) years and should possess the following:
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION/TRAINING
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in: Information Technology / Computer Science / Software Engineering / Application Development/ or related field
• Master’s degree in: Information Technology Management / Business Administration / Project Management / or related field
Certification in Oracle or Microsoft or SQL programming
• Preferred additional qualifications: o IT Professional Qualification / Certification / Affiliation
Experience
• A minimum of ten (10) years of postgraduate experience in IT services – IT governance or applications development or systems administration or IT security management or infrastructure or networks.
• A minimum of five (05) years of postgraduate qualification experience in IT software/applications development and business solutions provision.
• Age Limit: 35 to 45 years of age
• Five years working with a large organization/firm is a must.
SKILLS / COMPETENCIES
• Integrity
• Self-driven
• Analytical
• Professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
An Application letter with a detailed Curium virtue (CV)
• Three referees (outside NWSC)
• Copies of academic and professional qualifications
• Capability statement of not more than two pages in single spacing word format and Times New Roman Font – Size 12. Capability Statement: short bio, personal mission statement, achievements in last 5 – 10 years in relation to the applicant’s working experience, plans & strategies for next 3 – 5 years in relation to the key responsibilities (key result areas) respective to the position the applicant is applying for.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
• All persons who believe they can clearly demonstrate their abilities to meet the criteria given above are encouraged to apply.
• Application Letters should be addressed to the Director – Human Resource, NWSC.
• c) Interested, suitable and qualified Ugandans should submit their applications through the following link for the NWSC online job application system: https://www.nwsc.co.ug/apply-here/.
• To be considered, your application must be received by close of business on Friday 12th July 2024 at 5.00 p.m.