Job Summary: The Manager Information Technology will offer leadership and guidance to effectively implement the ICT Strategy with particular regard to the areas of Information Security, Information System design, Systems administration, Database development as well as Information Management systems for PPDA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Align ICT Strategy with the organisational Strategic Plan.
Responsible for implementing the ICT Strategic Plan and IT systems and Operations Manual.
Develop, monitor section goals and targets, supervise, and mentor the ICT team.
Intuitively analyse the ICT needs of the Authority, recommendations, control maintenance and security of Software and Hardware solutions.
Compile and send regular reports to Management and provide guidance to enhance the efficiency of major business processes.
Approve and monitor implementation of the sectional ICT budget and work plan.
Work closely with the heads of Departments to develop the Authority’s ICT budget, based on assessment of ICT resource needs
Develop and Implement IT policies and procedures.
Actively monitor compliance and respond to queries and problems.
Develop and oversee implementation of the Authority’s business continuity plan.
Conduct detailed requirements analysis and recommend the development of appropriate databases in accordance with standard procedures.
Manage the development of in-house databases, modify, manage and give access rights to the system.
Troubleshoot problems that arise from time to time
Ensure the Integration of internal and external management information systems across the Authority.
Offer timely technical ICT Support services to PPDA staff and PDE’s.
Identify ICT applications and assign responsibility to specific officers within the ICT Team.
Control maintenance of hardware and software.
Liaise with the Human Resources Manager on IT training needs for users in the Authority.
Review service level agreements and liaise with IT vendors and service providers.
Design business processes and work flow strategies for the maintenance, access, and retrieval of data across the Authority

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the Manager Information Technology should hold an Honours degree in Information Technology, or Computer Science, or Computer engineering from a recognised University
Possession of a Master’s degree in Information Technology, or Computer Science, or Computer engineering
Professional Certification in either systems administration or systems development from the major industry leaders e.g. MCSE or MCSD or CCNA or CISSP or ITIL etc is a requirement.
CCNA or Linux certifications will be added advantage.
At least seven (7) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should be at a senior position from a reputable organization
Computer networking, database management and programming skills
Past managerial / Leadership skills
High levels of integrity and professionalism
Good working knowledge of the practice of computing, especially systems design computer and data security.
Excellent skills in statistical data analysis
Ability to manage multiple databases
Ability to Program using oracle, SQL and other database applications
Possess the ability to develop and manage network systems; WAN/LAN/VLAN
Innovate and think analytically so as to trouble shoot and propose effective solutions to more effective software and hardware utilization and management
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with envelopes clearly marked “Application for the Post of Manager Information Technology” with three professional references. The complete applications should include a detailed CV including a hand-written application letter, copies of academic certificates and two current photographs of the applicant should be sent to:
The Executive Director,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
5th Floor, UEDCL Tower
Plot 37/39, Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 3925,
Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 27th February 2015 by 5.00 p.m.