Planning 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

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Directorate: Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO)
Department: Strategy and Planning
Reports to: Policy and Planning Specialist
Salary Grade: N5
Duty Station: Head Office, Kampala

Job Purpose

Primary Purpose:

The Officer will be responsible for supporting the coordination of the operational implementation of the Office’s Strategic Plan.

Key Accountabilities

Assist in implementing and monitoring the Office’s strategic plans.
Prepare working papers, reports and briefs designed to aid in the process of planning.
Assist in collection and compilation of performance data of the Office as per its annual plans and targets.
Prepare working papers, reports and briefs designed to aid in the process of planning.
Coordinate and undertake Monitoring and Evaluation of the Office’s activities.
Assist in the implementation of the annual review and compiling data for the target setting of performance indicators and methods to capture key activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, or Social Sciences, or Social Work and Social Administration, or Statistics, or Economics, or Development Planning, or related area.

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years working experience in a related role related to policy, planning and evaluation in a busy organization.

Technical Expertise

Excellent knowledge of evaluation techniques and mechanisms.
Must have a solid understanding of policy and planning in public sector.
Knowledgeable about the Monitoring and Evaluation requirements in public sector.
Excellent computer skills.

Nature and Scope

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