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Job Summary

Job Title:
ICT Manager
Employer:
Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Information Technology Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 13 October 2025

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ICT Manager job at Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC) | Apply Now

Are you looking for Information Technology jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in ICT Manager job at Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC)

About the Organisation

Banana Industrial Research & Development Centre (BIRDC) is dedicated to advancing the utilization of banana and plantain products, aiming to contribute to sustainable agricultural development and improved livelihoods across Uganda and beyond. Known for its innovative work in transforming banana-based products into valuable industrial and consumer goods, the center has earned recognition as a leader in agricultural research and development.

BIRDC fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking work culture, encouraging creativity, professional growth, and a commitment to sustainable agriculture. The organization offers job opportunities for individuals with a passion for research, agricultural innovation, and product development, supporting a flexible and dynamic work environment. Established to address the challenges faced by banana farmers and processors, BIRDC has grown into a prominent institution with a strong focus on product diversification and agricultural value addition.

Through its innovative business model, BIRDC focuses on turning banana waste into useful industrial products such as biofuels, fertilizers, and paper, creating new economic opportunities while promoting environmental sustainability. With a growing impact, BIRDC has extended its reach through partnerships with local and international organizations, making significant strides in improving the banana industry. The center’s core values include innovation, sustainability, community engagement, and research excellence. BIRDC’s corporate social responsibility initiatives focus on supporting rural communities, promoting sustainable farming practices, and improving food security.

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

13 Oct 2025

Job Title

ICT Manager job at Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC)

Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC)

Job Description

Job Title: ICT Manager

Organisation: Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Summary:

To provide leadership and management in the provision of ICT Service Delivery, Information Governance, and Business Transformation teams to ensure they have the requisite skills and resources to provide a fast and professional service to the organisation and our users; develop and overseeing the ICT strategy and promote business development and improvement in line with the Entity’s core objectives and priorities and ensure that the necessary frameworks and standards exist for the entire ICT Services, and information governance controls and procedures are aligned to data protection laws

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • To lead and manage in the ICT Service delivery function and resources including; Service Desk, Network Infrastructure, Physical Assets, Security of the Network / Environment, Surveillance equipment and monitoring services. To manage physical ICT assets over all sites covering the extent of the borough. Ensuring conflicting priorities are managed effectively whilst maintaining appropriate service levels.

  • To lead and manage the Information & Quality Management function and resources, assuring the protection, integrity and retention of the entity’s data and information assets ensuring legal compliance.

  • To develop the supply and distribution of information (Business Intelligence) to improve decision-making.

  • Sourcing, managing and exploiting internal and external information to meet the requirements of the entity.

  • To lead and manage the Business Transformation function and resources, managing the entity’s change programmes and to lead on transforming entity wide business processes, the creation and redesign of systems and setting precedents to achieve significant and realisable efficiency gains.

  • To lead and manage the Systems Development function and resources, establishing and enforcing site standards. Creating technical specifications, designing solutions and responsible for innovative and bespoke software development to support the implementation of services.

  • To maintain legal compliance through managing the appropriate Licensing of all  Software.

  • Oversee and assist in the development of surveillance technology across all service areas.

  • Develop, manage and oversee ICT systems and Surveillance maintenance agreements and contractual terms with suppliers. To lead on proactively

  • seeking service improvements with third parties where needed and take action to eradicate unacceptable levels of service through commercial negotiation.

  • Undertake account management role for ICT ensuring ICT is aligned with the business through strategic and tactical management of the service. Build relationships with senior management and members to ensure support is obtained for ICT initiatives k) To lead and manage Change Control throughout ICT, Information Management, Produce relevant departmental reports, operational statistics & KPI’s ensuring ICT Service Delivery, Information Governance, Development, and Business Transformation achieve their performance targets.

  • Define the ICT Strategy advising the business on technical direction and best practice operation. Develop supporting Strategies, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines to enable and support ICT, GIS, Information Governance, Development, Business Transformation and Project Management. m) Construct the annual Business Transformation Programme and oversee delivery by efficiently managing the ICT, GIS, Development, Information Management and Business Transformation resources.

ICT Manager job at Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC)

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • An honors degree in Information Technology, computer science, computer engineering and other relevant courses from a recognized University

  • Professional certification such as ITIL, MCSE, CCDP, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

  • Advanced degree qualifications in Computer Science, Computer Engineering.

  • Membership with IT/ICT professional body.

Work Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in ICT three of which should have been served at senior level in a large organization.

  • Demonstrated working experience in managing an organization/business unit with diverse professions.

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in investigative skills.

Skills/Competencies/Attributes

  • Proven leadership skills

  • Team building and developing subordinates.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Strategic and conceptual ability.

  • Proven ability of multitasking and meeting timelines.

  • High degree of integrity and confidentiality.

How to Apply

Apply today by emailing your credentials / Curriculum vitae to officeofdirector@pibid.org

Deadline: 13th October 2025

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