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ICT Risk Officer job at BRAC Uganda Bank | Apply Now
Are you looking for Information Technology jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in ICT Risk Officer job at BRAC Uganda Bank
About the Organisation
BRAC Uganda is a leading development organization committed to improving the quality of life for people living in poverty, particularly through its focus on education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and social justice. With a stellar reputation for its innovative approaches and impactful programs, BRAC Uganda has been recognized as a pioneer in providing scalable and sustainable development solutions that empower vulnerable communities.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful change. BRAC Uganda offers a range of job opportunities and flexible work arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance while supporting personal and career growth.
Established as a branch of the global BRAC network, which began in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC Uganda has expanded its operations over the years, providing services across various regions of Uganda and becoming a trusted partner for local communities and development stakeholders. The organization’s business model focuses on creating self-sustaining social enterprises, driving impact through education, microfinance, healthcare, and social development. With a significant presence and extensive reach across Uganda, BRAC’s programs touch millions of lives annually.
Core values of integrity, innovation, empowerment, and social inclusion guide its operations, ensuring that the needs of the underserved are met with dignity and respect. The organization is also deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, investing in programs that address environmental sustainability, community development, and social welfare. For more information, visit their website at www.brac.net.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
ICT Risk Officer job at BRAC Uganda Bank
BRAC Uganda Bank
Job Description
Job Title: ICT Risk Officer
Organisation: BRAC Uganda Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Risk
Job Summary: The IT Risk Officer will assume a pivotal role in safeguarding Brac Uganda Banks’s digital assets, emphasizing the preservation of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This role encompasses the evaluation, analysis, and mitigation of ICT-related risks, along with the formulation and execution of robust risk management strategies and policies.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Assess and analyse the bank’s ICT systems, applications, and processes to identify vulnerabilities and potential risks.
Regularly review bank’s systems and banking application user rights and develop/update user right matrices.
Maintain criteria for assessing applications and systems to measure compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, security training programs, technical infrastructure, and development efforts against internal compliance baselines.
Analyse existing ICT risk management processes and recommend improvements to ensure a clear separation of operational and compliance responsibilities.
Collaborate with IT teams to assess and evaluate new technologies, systems, ICT projects, IT vendors and applications for potential risks and vulnerabilities.
Analyse database activities and user actions to detect and investigate any unauthorized or suspicious activities.
Review the implemented security controls and hardening measures for database systems.
Conduct training sessions for staff, emphasizing ICT risks and mitigation measures related to operations, strategy, and compliance.
Develop and implement ICT risk management policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Assist with assessments of vendors and business contracts for evaluation and tracking of risk changes.
Prepare and present detailed reports on ICT risk assessments, incidents, and mitigation strategies to senior management and stakeholders.
Monitor ICT activities to ensure adherence to set policies, procedures, and guidelines governing risk identification, assessment, control, and overall risk management processes.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics or Information Systems.
At least 1 year experience in ICT in a banking environment with ICT security.
Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
Knowledge, Skills & Competences
Strong understanding of information technology systems, networks, and infrastructure.
Proficiency in cybersecurity principles, threats, and best practices.
Ability to identify and assess IT related risks and vulnerabilities.
Understanding of relevant compliance, legal, regulatory and industry standards.
Analyzing data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that may indicate potential risks.
Effective communication, reporting and presentation skills.
Ability to respond effectively to IT security incidents and breaches
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their application letter, Curriculum Vitae, and copies of relevant academic documents, IN ONE PDF FILE mentioning the job title as the subject matter to recruitment.bracugandabankltd@brac.net
All applications should be addressed to the Head Human Resource BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd in one PDF.
Deadline: 5th November 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
