UBOS is a semi-autonomous agency of Government responsible for maintenance, coordination, supervising and monitoring of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of standardised statistical information. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country. UBOS is seeking dynamic, competent, self-motivated, result oriented, and good team players of strong character and high integrity to fill the positions below:
JOB TITLE: Head of Department. Data Capability (1)
JOR REFERENCE: OBOBMDC/08/2024
REPORIS TO: Director Digital Solutions and Data Capability
SALARY SCALE: UBOS SA
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Pormanent
Job Summary:
To ensure Statistical databases are up and full-time running smoothly with a goal of providing a seamless flow of information throughout UBOS, considering both back-end data structure and front-end accessibility for end-users. The job holder provides professional leadership in systems design; database development; Geo information Systems, dissemination and communication portals.

Job Specifications Qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Geographical Information Systems or other information Systems.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics or Geography
• IT Industry Certifications with a bias to software development / engineering e.g Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, Certified Software Development Professional
• Post graduate training in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or Management will be an added advantage.

Experience
• At least 10 years of proven working experience in ICT or GIS, four of which should have been at a level of Principal Officer from a reputable organisation.
• Extensive experience in building web pages from scratch or Arc GIS applications is preferred.

Competencies and knowledge
• Proven working experience as a Database Administrator
• In-depth knowledge of at least one programming language: Javascript, Ruby or PHP.
• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third party tools
• Experience in developing of mobile data collection applications
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL
• Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding
• Expertise in key data management and communication principles in a sensitive and complex environment.

Behavioral attributes.
• Strong leadership and Management Skills,
• Excellent interpersonal, people management, presentation and team playing skills.
• Communication skills . Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically
• Exemplary and honest character, integrity, energy, dynamism