Management Trainee – Risk and Governance (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Risk and Governance Officer
About the Company:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance (MOICT&NG). The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social and economic development of Uganda.
Job Summary: To support in effective risk and governance management for the Personal Data Protection Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in organizational information security risk compliance assessments and documentation in line with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019
Undertake implementation, enforcement and validation of information security risk policies, standards, methods and procedures
Assist with the implementation of processes and tools to identify, assess, manage and monitor security risks in the Personal Data Protection Office
Assist organizations implement practices that meet defined policies and standards for information security risk management in line with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019.
Monitor organizations’ compliance with their internal policies and procedures as well as existing cyber security requirements and directives
Implement the risk and governance program for the Personal Data Protection Office.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Telecommunications, Information Systems, Information Security or a related field from a recognized university is a requirement.
Experience
A minimum of 6 months working experience in any ICT-related role,
Experience in data protection and privacy will be an added advantage.
Technical Expertise
Understanding of trends and developments in the areas of information security and risk management
Basic knowledge of Information Security Management Standards and Frameworks
Effective usage of Microsoft Word, Project, Excel and Power Point (Visio is a plus)
Analytical and problem–solving skills
Good Communication & interpersonal skills
Flexibility, persistence and willingness to work on a variety of activities/tasks
Able to prioritize and coordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of tasks
A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility leading and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written
How to Apply:
All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application for, Download Here , 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
Deadline: 11th September 2024 by 5:00pm
Date Posted
2024-09-02T07:25
Valid Through
2024-09-11T17:00
Employment Type
FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization
National Information Technology Authority (NITA)
Job Location
Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda
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