Job Title Management Trainee-Cyber Security
Directorate Personal Data Protection Office
Department Data Protection Affairs
Reporting to Cyber Security Officer
Salary Grade N7
Jobs that report to this role N/A

Job Purpose
The Management Trainee will support in the investigation of complaints and data security incidents reported to the Personal Data Protection Office.

Key Accountabilities
a) Support the execution of the investigation of complaints and reported data security breaches.
b) Provide technical guidance with respect to regulatory guidance issued on reported data security breaches.

c) Monitor and report on new and emerging threats to data security in the technology arena.
d) Review descriptions of security measures to safeguard personal data highlighted in applications for registration.

e) Review and action on complaints made regarding contravention of data controllers and processors’ statutory obligation to develop and implement appropriate security measures to safeguard personal data.

f) Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Position Requirements
Education
a) An Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field from a recognized university is required.

Experience
A Minimum of six (6) months of working experience in any field of Information Technology or Information Security is a requirement.
• Experience in data protection and privacy, cyber security, and risk management is an added advantage

Technical Expertise
a) Understanding of trends and developments in the areas of Information Security and risk management.

b) Basic knowledge of Information Security principles and practices.

Nature and Scope
Interpersonal Skills
a) Able to prioritize to drive delivery of tasks.
b) A resilient team player with a ‘can-do attitude, who is willing to take responsibility.
c) Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
d) Flexibility, persistence, and willingness to work on a variety of activities/ tasks. e) Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
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

The deadline for applications for the positions is 11th September 2024 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). Only Soft copy applications will be accepted and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above). You can apply for a maximum of two positions.

5. 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 one’s favour, will automatically lead to the disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.