Senior Researcher at SITA SOC (Ltd)

Key Responsibility Areas 

• Participate in developing and implementing Research & Innovation strategies and roadmaps (from an ICT Research & Innovation perspective) to ensure a comprehensive and integrated Research and Innovation function. 
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance mechanisms for ICT Research & Innovation and monitor the adherence thereto so as to deliver quality products in a controlled environment. 
• Participate in the development and implementation of Architectural mechanisms, by providing research to support the development of GWEA to improve interoperability of government systems by the ICT Research & Innovation. 
• Provide pro-active ICT research services and distribution of research material to government departments and to SITA internal business units so as to meet: ICT Research & Innovation service delivery commitments. 
• Provide basic research on public services and impact on citizens so as to meet ICT Research & Innovation service delivery commitments. 
• Ensure that resources are kept abreast of the latest industry developments and ensure that appropriate technologies are used for knowledge management so as to ensure that innovation and improved productivity. 
• Develop and execute stakeholder relationship management plans to enable effective management and improvement of stakeholder relationships. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) or equivalent. 
• Experience: 3 – 5 years experience in research in the ICT field, including research on ICT and digital technologies and market analysis. 
• Experience in ICT research within the corporate/public sector, including Research and published papers or report on IT or digital technologies; Research analysis of efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems.