Jobs at National Information Technology Authority in Uganda- Manager Research and Innovation

JOB TITLE: MANAGER – RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR – PLANNING, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTORATE: PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
SALARY SCALE: N/MA/N3
DURATION: 3 YEARS CONTRACT (RENEWABLE)

Purpose of the Job:
To coordinate the IT Research and Innovation function in NITA-U and Nation-wide
in line with NITA-U’s Strategic Plan, the National Development Plan, the National
Science, Technology & Innovation Policy/Plan and other related Plans.

Key Results Area/Accountabilities
 Identify and engage all IT Research & Innovation Stakeholders and facilitate
the creation of a platform/forum for regular stakeholder engagement
(National IT Research & Innovation Network);
 Conduct and Spearhead research & Innovation in line with the NITA‐U’s
mandate and strategic plan;
 Establish software and hardware development centres of excellence;
 Coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive IT
Research & Innovation System in consultation with the key stakeholders;
 Plan and develop research project proposals (needs assessments, appraisals,
and pre‐project studies) in line with the authority’s strategic plan;
 Initiate, support, sustain, consolidate and operationalize the country’s IT
Research Agenda ;
 Provide technical assistance to the various Directorates in regard to research
support functions;
 Build research capacity for staff in collaboration with partners and
stakeholders according to the research business plans
 Facilitate the identification, collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination
IT related data as may be required in the IT Sector and Nationwide;
 Undertake supervision, guidance and appraisal of staff working under him/her;
 Participate in planning, organising and management of the Directorate


Qualifications
 A Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information
Technology, Information Systems, Statistics or their equivalent;
 A Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
Information Systems, Software Engineering or a closely related field is a
requirement;
 Professional/ Industry IT Certification such as ITIL, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE,
OCA, PMP etc. are an added advantage;
 Certification in Research Administration such as Certified Research
Administrator (CRA) is an added advantage.
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Experience
 A minimum of 5 (five) years’ proven and demonstrable experience in IT Research and Innovation in a reputable Public or Private Organization, 3 (three) years of which should have been at Supervisory level;
 Evidence of having worked on Technology Transfer Projects.
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How to Apply:
Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to submit their application form (which can be down loaded from the NITA-U official website www.nita.go.ug), with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, copies of certificates and testimonials to the address below. Applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
The deadline for applications is 1st March, 2013 (Not later than 17.00 hrs. Local Time). No application will be accepted without a duly signed standard application form.
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
4. 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 ones favour, will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.
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Deadline: 1st March 2013