JOB DETAILS:

This is a high-responsibility role because a Forex Bureau is a regulated financial institution. That means the IT/Digital Officer is not just a “social media person” — they are part brand strategist, part cybersecurity officer, part compliance support, and part technical operations assistant.

POSITION: DIGITAL/IT OFFICER

Department: Information Technology & Digital Communications

Reports To: CEO/IT Manager / HR and Compliance Officer

Industry: Regulated Forex Bureau

1️. JOB SPECIFICATION

A. Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Business Computing with major in Digital Marketing
• Or related field

Professional certifications (added advantage):

• Google Digital Marketing Certification
• Cybersecurity certifications (CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CCNA (Networking)
• Social Media Marketing Certification
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Internal Auditor
• CISM or CISSP
• Microsoft / Cisco certifications
• ITIL Foundation

B. Experience

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in:

• Corporate IT Support
• Digital Marketing & Social Media Management
• Website Administration
• Cybersecurity implementation

Experience in a financial institution, Forex Bureau, Bank, or FinTech is an added advantage.

Age: 30 years and below

C. Technical Skills Required

• Website management (WordPress or similar CMS)
• Social media management tools (Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn, YouTube Studio)
• Basic graphic design (Canva, Adobe Suite)
• Video recording and editing (for YouTube & promotional content)
• Cybersecurity fundamentals (firewall, antivirus, phishing awareness, backups)
• SEO and Google Analytics
• Google Business Profile management
• Basic networking knowledge
• Data backup & disaster recovery procedures
• Email system administration
• Understanding of AML/CFT compliance digital risks
• Technical report drafting of Incidents, KPIs and Regulatort required reports

D. Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under minimum supervision and passionate about digital marketing
• High integrity (handles financial institution data)
• Confidentiality conscious
• Creative but compliance-aware
• Good communication skills
• Crisis management ability (e.g., online reputation attack)
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Professional and corporate-minded
• A good understanding of marketing proposal drafting and busines lobbying skills
• Awareness of the Legal Ugandan and international Computing laws and implications

E. Work Environment:

• Typically works in a branch office setting.
• May require standing for extended periods of handling cash and transactions.
• Regular working hours.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 14th March 2026 at 11:00 PM

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