Role

Job Details

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and eligible citizens of Uganda to fill the vacant posts available in the Judiciary Service as specified below. Applicants will be subject to all the Terms and Conditions set out herein.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is an equal opportunity employer.

• Duty Station: Kampala
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: Not Disclosed
• Work Hours: 8 hours

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading the development, planning and implementation of enterprise ICT systems that improve ICT cost effectiveness, service quality and business development in support of the delivery of the mandate of the Judiciary.
• Leading ICT strategic and operational planning to achieve the mandate of the Judiciary by fostering innovation, prioritizing use of Government shared ICT services and coordinating the evaluation, deployment and management of current and future ICT systems for the Judiciary.
• Collaborating with all the departments of the Judiciary to develop and maintain ICT as a service delivery enabler for the Judiciary.
• Leading the formulation and continuous improvement of ICT policies, strategies, and standards in line with national ICT related standards, frameworks and guidelines.
• Creating and maintaining an IT enabled environment that encourages innovation and risk-taking ensuring proper alignment between the ICT department and the objectives of other departments, with a performance management culture.
• Guiding, supporting and coaching subordinate staff.
• Ensuring that the Judiciary's ICT systems and data are protected in compliance with the National Information Security Framework.
• Coordinating the adoption of E-Government and digitization of business processes for the Judiciary.
• Undertaking ICT related planning and budgeting activities for the Judiciary, and implementing change management programs to increase adoption and use of ICT in the Judiciary.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• The applicant should be Ugandan Citizen holding an Honor's Bachelor's degree in either Information Technology or Computer Science or Management Information Systems/Information Systems or Statistics (Statistical Computing/Computer Science option) or Business Computing or Software Engineering or Computer Engineering or Information Security or Science (Computer Science or Mathematics option) from a recognised University or awarding institution.
• A Master's degree in the field of Information Technology or Computer Science or Management Information Systems/Information Systems or Statistics (Statistical Computing/Computer Science option) or Business Computing or Software Engineering or Computer Engineering or Information Security or Science (Computer Science or Mathematics option) from a recognised University or awarding institution.
• A Post graduate diploma in management field from a recognised University or awarding institution will be an added advantage.
• Professional Certification in COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology or Prince 2 or PMP awarded by recognised Institution.
• At least nine (9) years working experience in the field of IT three (3) of which should have been attained at the level of Principal IT Officer in Government or equivalent and relevant level of experience in a reputable organization.