Job Title Management Trainee – Risk and Governance
Directorate Personal Data Protection Office
Department Data Protection Affairs
Reporting to Risk and Governance Officer
Salary Grade N7

Job Purpose
Primary purpose:
To support in effective risk and governance management for the Personal Data Protection Office.

Key Accountabilities
a) Participate in organizational information security risk compliance assessments and documentation in line with the Data Protection and Privacy
Act, 2019
b) Undertake implementation, enforcement and validation of information security risk policies, standards, methods and procedures
c) Assist with the implementation of processes and tools to identify, assess, manage and monitor security risks in the Personal Data Protection Office
d) Assist organizations implement practices that meet defined policies and standards for information security risk management in line with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019.
e) Monitor organizations’ compliance with their internal policies and procedures as well as existing cyber security requirements and directives

f) Implement the risk and governance program for the Personal Data Protection Office.
g) Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience
Education
a) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Telecommunications, Information Systems, Information Security or a related field from a recognized university is a requirement.

Experience
b) A minimum of 6 months working experience in any ICT-related role,
c) Experience in data protection and privacy will be an added advantage.

Technical Expertise
Understanding of trends and developments in the areas of information security and risk management
b. Basic knowledge of Information Security Management Standards and Frameworks
c. Effective usage of Microsoft Word, Project, Excel and Power Point (Visio is a plus) d) 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.