About us

Since 2005, NFT Consult has maintained a leadership position based on a valued principle: "We Value People". This valued principle benefits our customers wherever they operate—in a growing number of specialized fields. Over the years NFT Consult has experienced a steady growth with operations in 6 countries: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. We continue to meet the ever evolving challenges of the workforce environment with solutions tailored to specific business needs.

Job Summary;
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be responsible for providing sound technical leadership in all aspects to the organization. S/he will communicate with employees, stakeholders and clients to ensure the organisation technologies are used appropriately.

Key Responsibilities;
1.    Strategy

• Shaping the technology strategy of the organisation and setting a vision of how the technology will be used. Communicating the strategy to Partners and funders.
• Taking the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity.
• Leading the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships.
• Developing, tracking and controlling the development of annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and operations.
• Consolidating the technology platforms and creating plans for each.
• Developing the goals and strategy for research and development section.

2.    Technical Leadership

• Setting up a scalable and cost-effective cloud-based infrastructure (as well as choose the cloud service provider).
• Ensure competitive advantage with the help of cutting- edge technology by Identifying, comparing, selecting and implementing technology solutions that meet current and future needs.
• Building a software product vision, by keeping track of the latest technology trends and best practices in the industry.
• Defining and implementing development standards according to up-to-date coding methodologies and best practices.
• Making executive decisions on behalf of the company’s technological requirements.
• Advising developers on software architecture design.
• Taking lead in testing the applications or products during the pilot stage, and implantation.
• Working closely with Programs, Innovation as a Service to define and deliver new products and enhancements.
• Overseeing all system design and changes in system architecture.
• Developing minimum viable products and launch new product lines while managing technical risks.