International Engagement Officer

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act, 2009, as one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology Sector. It’s mandated to coordinate, promote, and monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic development, with a vision of “Lives transformed through e-service delivery”.

APPOINTMENTS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans with a dream of building their professional careers in a dynamic and fast-growing sector. The successful candidates will fill the positions of;

Research and Innovations Officer (01)

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

As a responsible and equal-opportunity employer, NITA-U is committed to providing competitive employment terms to successful candidates with the right qualifications, skills, competencies, and experiences. The job specifications, descriptions, and other details are found on the NITA-U official website (www.nita.go.ug)

APPLICATION PROCESS

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/job-applications/job-application-form), 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

Via email: hr@nita.go.ug

The deadline for applications for the positions is 29^th May 2026 (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).

FEEDBACK

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling, 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.

6. Privacy Notice

Your privacy matters to us. NITA–U will use the information you provide only to process your job application, keep it secure, and retain it for no longer than necessary. You can ask to access, correct, or erase your data at any time by writing to hr@nita.go.ug. See the full privacy notice on our website at https://www.nita.go.ug/data-protection-privacy-notice

Directorate: Personal Data Protection Office
Department: Public Relations and International Affairs
Reports to: Corporate Communications Specialist
Salary Grade: N5
Duty Station: Head Office, Kampala

Job Purpose

To coordinate the Office’s international relations, partnerships, and cooperation initiatives with global and regional stakeholders in the field of data protection and privacy and contribute to strengthening the Office’s international profile by managing strategic relationships with foreign regulators, international organizations, development partners, and global privacy networks.

Key Accountabilities

Proactively research and design concepts for international partnerships that advance the mandate of the Office.
Coordinate and maintain strategic partnerships with international and regional organizations involved in data protection and digital governance, and track key outcomes, resolutions, and commitments.
Conduct research and analysis on emerging global trends in Data Protection in addition to monitoring and tracking international initiatives related to cross-border data flows, privacy standards, and digital governance.
Prepare briefing notes, policy briefs, speeches, and position papers for international meetings and conferences.
Maintain up to date contact databases and mailing lists of key stakeholders.
Support the Office’s participation in international regulatory networks, facilitate cross-border collaboration, and promote alignment with global best practices, standards, and frameworks on personal data protection.
Work with different departments to generate content and support the development of communication materials including press releases, social media content, newsletters, presentations and reports for stakeholder briefings and other engagements.
Promote knowledge exchange between national stakeholders and international partners and support change management for adoption of new policies, tools, and initiatives arising from international partnerships.
Support the planning and execution of public relations initiatives.
Manage calendar of international and regional events and coordinate the Office’s participation.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Position Requirements

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from a recognized university is required.
Training or certification in International Relations, Diplomacy, Stakeholder Management, Change Management or Project Management is an added advantage.

Experience

At least three years of active experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, or related areas.

Technical Expertise

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Excellent use of digital communication tools.
Excellent organisational, scheduling, and planning skills.
Creativity.
Self-confident with very good interpersonal skills.
Ability to plan and execute campaigns that deliver measurable results.

Nature and Scope

Able to prioritize and coordinate work streams/projects to drive the delivery of tasks.
A resilient team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility, lead, and work with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).