Identify National IT Data Requirements to inform policy, planning, and decision-making;
Design and implement a comprehensive IT Data Framework, including systems and tools for data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination.;
Plan and conduct national IT survey, IT Needs Assessments, Impact Assessments, and other Surveys in line with NITA-U mandate;
Prepare and present survey... reports to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and relevance of insights;
Establish and maintain research collaborations with academic/other institutions to conduct research in IT.
Lead the development and maintenance of a National IT Database for centralized access to reliable IT data.
Compile periodic Statistical reports in line with NITA-U’s mandate and reporting requirements
Review, implement, monitor, and evaluate the NITA-U Strategic Plan for Statistics, ensuring alignment with the Plan for National Statistical Development (PNSD).
Coordinate responses to external research inquiries and provide technical support to internal supervisors and key stakeholders including Parliament, the Ministry of ICT & NG, civil society, academia, and industry.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time more

Support the development of policies, procedures, laws, standards and guidelines for the IT sector to provide an enabling environment for the growth and development of IT.
Provide strategic direction and advice to promote regulation of the IT Sector;
Draft an implementation plan for the effective delivery of NITA’s regulatory mandate under the NITA Act;
Periodically review the legal and... regulatory framework, emerging industry trends and suggest changes thereto to improve regulation and compliance in the Sector;
Direct and manage the licensing regime of the Authority under the applicable laws;
Regularly assess the implementation of Regulations, Standards, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and Strategies in force and evaluate the risks and potential outcomes;
Monitor compliance by the regulated entities with the regulatory framework in force through assessments, quality systems auditing, inspections and field corrective actions;
Design, implement and monitor effective compliance management programs for the Sector to reasonably prevent and detect violations of the legal and regulatory frameworks;
Ensure regular interface and reporting on the Authority’s and stakeholders’ compliance highlighting emerging issues, potential risks, and audit results in order to identify control weaknesses and propose remedial action;
Represent the Authority before domestic or international regulatory agencies on major policy matters or decisions regarding regulation of the IT Sectorlto ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations and standards;
Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders;
Manage and coordinate the arbitration of IT disputes and implement or monitor complaint processing systems to ensure effective and timely resolution of all complaint investigations;
Conduct sensitisation and capacity building for regulated entities, stakeholders and NITA-U staff by developing and implementing programs to increase awareness and knowledge of compliance with Regulations, Standards, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines in force;
Prepare and implement the department’s annual work plans and budget;
Supervise staff within the department on the annual and periodic performance targets;
Perform any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time; more

Plan and perform audits following the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and relevant government statutes;
Participate in the preparation of Internal Audit Risk-based Annual work plans, and conduct internal Audit as planned.
Evaluating internal controls to assess the level of audit risks and the appropriateness of... risk management policies and procedures;
Preparation and execution of audit programmes including routine financial audit, performance audit, IT Audit, and other special audits;
Drafting audit findings and recommendations; and compiling audit findings for discussion and finalisation;
Following up Implementation of audit findings and recommendations from previous audits and giving feedback every quarter on any audit findings which has not been cleared using the Internal Audit query matrices
Assist the Manager, Internal Audit in carrying out systems reviews and making appropriate recommendations for improvement;
Undertake post audit of the Authority’s Expenditures to ensure proper utilization and accountability of public resources;
Undertake, where required, resource verification, including periodic stores; physical verification of the existence and location of the Authority’s assets in line with the approved assets register, including asset codes;
Assist the Manager, Internal Audit in liaison with the Finance Department while collaborating with the Office of Auditor General in conducting statutory and value for money audits;
Assist the Manager, Internal Audit in liaison with relevant user departments in carrying out risk analysis to ensure that all major risks of the organization are identified, analysed, and mitigated.
Assist the Manager, Internal Audit, in reviewing management and final accounts and supporting schedules for truthfulness and fairness;
Investigate reported allegations and suspicions of Project fraud and corruption to ensure that all NITA-U activities are conducted to the highest standards of ethical conduct, good practice, and transparency
Support due diligence activities
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. more

Provide legal advice to the Authority’s directorates/departments on the legal procedures to follow in line with the relevant statutes and laws in force;
Provide corporate secretarial services and administrative support to the operations of the Authority’s Board of Directors and Management as and when required;
Provide guidance on the formulation of policies and procedures covering all legal... matters in accordance with the relevant laws;
Support the Authority to comply with laws, regulations, standards, procedures, and best practices in accordance with the relevant laws in force;
Receive and disseminate information and services of all legal documents and prepare responses in accordance with the NITA-U Act and other relevant laws;
Respond to clients’ inquiries, claims, and complaints and render legal advice to them in accordance with the laws in force in Uganda;
Participate in contract negotiations and provide legal advice with respect to contractual rights and obligations for services to be received or rendered by the Authority;
Undertaking legal due diligence as and when required;
Review contracts, Memoranda, and other legal documentation and monitor their implementation in line with the Organisation’s objectives and Government regulations; Develop and maintain an effective filing system for the Authority’s Contracts;
Develop and put in place tools to support the management of the Authority’s legal risks; Manage the legal liability of the Authority within the established thresholds, and ensure cases filed for or against the Authority are properly handled;
Coordinate legal research relating to the mission and objectives of the Authority and recommend necessary reforms in line with the applicable laws;
Ensure the registration of the Authority’s interest in property including registration and legal transfers such as: – business names, trademarks or logos registering land transfers, share transfers or any other property transfers arising from time to time;
Liaise with all relevant government ministries and departments including Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Solicitor General, Attorney General, the Directorate of Public Prosecution, Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority, Uganda Police with respect to legal administration matters;
Review and render legal opinions and briefs on all matters where legal advice is required;
Supervise staff within the Department;
Prepare annual Performance plans, Work Plans, and Budget, and monitor Performance;
Perform any other duties which may be assigned from time to time. more

Serve as the first point of contact for stakeholders and the public on matters related to NITA-U’s mandate and strategic plan.
Prepare, implement, and regularly review the Authority’s communications and public relations strategies and policies.
Plan and implement public information programmes to keep various stakeholders (government, media, private sector, civil society, and the public)... informed about NITA-U’s initiatives. more