Senior Information Systems Officer

The Senior Information Systems Officer is responsible for supporting the management of a robust Environmental Information Management System at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support the development and implementation of work plans and budgets, and prepare timely reports for the division.

2. Initiate the development of environmental information management systems.

3. Support the acquisition and maintenance of environmental information management systems.

4. Support the establishment and maintenance of an efficient and secure Environmental Information System.

5. Ensure the effective security of data and information systems.

6. Oversee NEMA’s software programming and application development for information acquisition and dissemination.

7. Support the management of environmental information systems within the institution.

8. Support the compilation of Uganda’s State of the Environment Reports.

9. Support and promote applied research and innovation.

10. Supervise and appraise staff under their responsibility.

11. Perform any other official duties assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specifications

1. Academic Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• An Honours Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of Information Systems or Geographical Information Systems development and management.

• A Master’s degree in Environment and Natural Resources Management, Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, or a related field.

• Professional certification in information systems development and management.

2. Work Experience

Applicants must have at least three (3) years of relevant professional working experience in environmental information systems development and management in a reputable organisation.

3. Required Competencies and Skills

Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Excellent scientific analytical skills.

2. Knowledge and skills in strategic planning.

3. Knowledge and skills in conservation planning.

4. Leadership, team-building, and supervision skills.

5. Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

6. A good understanding of the mitigation hierarchy.

7. Financial and human resource management skills.

8. Excellent scholarly writing, publication, and presentation skills.

9. Resource mobilisation skills.

10. Risk management skills.

11. High moral integrity.

12. Knowledge management skills.

Note: The application deadline, application procedure, and official vacancy link were not included in the information provided. Applicants should consult the official NEMA vacancy announcement for these details.