Senior Information Systems Officer

• Support the development and implementation of Work Plans, Budgets and prepare timely reports for the division
• Initiate development of environment information management systems
• Support acquisition and maintenance of environment information management systems
• Support establishment and maintenance of an efficient and secure Environment Information System
• Effectively secure data and information systems
• Oversee NEMA software programming and applications development for information acquisition and dissemination.
• Support management of Environment Information Systems within the Institution
• Support the compilation of the State of Environment Reports for Uganda
• Support and promote applied research and innovations
• Supervise and appraise staff under him/her
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience:

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of Information Systems or Geographical Information Systems development and management
• A Master’s Degree in Environment and Natural Resources Management or Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing or related field.
• Professional certification in information systems development and management Experience:
• Must have at least three years’ relevant professional working experience in Environment Information Systems development and management in a reputable organization.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent scientific analytical skills
• Knowledge and skills in Strategic Planning
• Knowledge and skills in Conservation Planning
• Leadership, team building and supervision skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of mitigation hierarchy