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Job Summary

Job Title:
Principal Information Technology Officer
Employer:
National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
Location:
Entebbe
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Wednesday, 5 August 2026

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The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publicly funded agricultural research in Uganda. NARO has 16 Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARIs) under its policy guidance, covering crops, fisheries, forestry, and livestock research.

Full-time

Deadline: 

5 Aug 2026

Principal Information Technology Officer Job at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Job Description

To lead IT infrastructure, systems management, and digital transformation at NARO.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of IT strategies and systems at NARO
  • Manage IT infrastructure, networks, and enterprise systems
  • Oversee software development and digital platforms for research
  • Ensure cybersecurity and data protection across all NARO systems
  • Manage IT staff and provide technical leadership
  • Develop IT policies and standards for the organization

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Download NARO Application Form 2 from www.naro.go.ug. Fill in triplicate with a recent passport photo, detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and testimonials.

Submit hard copies to: The Director General, National Agricultural Research Organization, Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue, P.O. Box 295, Entebbe

Tenure: 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Deadline: 5th August 2026, 5:00 PM

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