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: Director, Digital Solutions and Data Capability (1)
JOB REFERENCE: UBOS/DDS&DC/08/2021
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SALARY SCALE: UBOS SC2
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Contract

Job Summary:
To provide professional and strategic leadership in Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) and other information Systems to support statistical production in the Bureau and the entire National Statistics system. The job holder provides management direction in developing and maintaining appropriate and adequate digital solutions, harnessing and managing data and dissemination in accordance with the Bureau’s strategic plan.

Job Specifications Qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems, is a must.
• A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer/Software Engineering from a recognized University;
• IT Industry Certifications with a bias to software development / engineering, such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, Certified Software Development Professional
• Post graduate training in Management or a Business related field is an added advantage

Experience:
At least 13 years of proven working experience in the field of Information Technology and data management, four years of which should be at a level of Head of Department or 8 years as Principal IT Officer.
The experience should have been accumulated from working with a reputable public or private organization.

Competencies and knowledge
• ICT policy and strategy development and management Enterprise level ICT Solutions design Business intelligence, Data science, IT Innovations
• Experience in database management
• Experience as a Programmer/Web Developer/ Systems Design/ Geo-Information Systems Experience in IT & information governance, standards and procedures
• Experience working with 3rd party suppliers, including digital agencies and software vendors.
• Experience with managing multi-specialized IT staff. Practical hands-on experience in managing big networks and web or data portals.
• Good knowledge of E-government initiatives, applications and tools.
• Solid knowledge about data information sources across the government and non-government systems.
• Good knowledge and appreciation of statistical techniques, including their application

Behavioral attributes
• Strong leadership and Management Skills
• Excellent interpersonal, people management, presentation and team playing skills.
• A pro-active attitude and ability to work with, motivate and stimulate subordinates;
• Good judgment, creativity, high sense of responsibility, tactful, ability to plan, organize and measure outcomes of interventions as well as work under minimum supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, results-oriented skills and experience in managing objectives with the customer in mind;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good advocacy and negotiation skills
• Attention to Detail