Local coordinator/National Expert

🎯 Your mission

As part of a digital transformation project carried out in Uganda, Pepps Engineering is looking for a local expert, or a local company able to act as an expert, with strong IT/digital expertise and a proven track record of working with NITA-U (National Information Technology Authority – Uganda).

You will act as the local relay for the project, ensuring the link between the Pepps Engineering teams, our partner and the Ugandan institutional stakeholders — including NITA-U — to guarantee the proper implementation of the project in compliance with the regulatory framework and national standards on digital and data matters.

🛠️ Your responsibilities

Act as the local representative of the project in Uganda and liaise with institutional stakeholders, including NITA-U Support the project's compliance with the regulatory framework and national standards on digital, data and cybersecurity matters Facilitate the exchanges, administrative procedures and approvals required with NITA-U and other relevant authorities Bring IT/digital expertise to the deployment, integration or local adaptation of solutions Contribute to the analysis of needs and technical constraints specific to the Ugandan market Act as a local point of contact and advisor throughout the project Work closely with the project teams based in Belgium

👤 Profile sought

Independent expert or local company able to act as an expert Proven experience in the IT / digital sector Higher education degree in computer science, information technology or an equivalent field Proven experience on one or more projects related to NITA-U (National Information Technology Authority – Uganda) Good knowledge of the Ugandan digital and regulatory ecosystem Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with remote teams Excellent communication and coordination skills with institutional stakeholders Professional English required (French or Swali is a plus)

📋 Assignment details

Location: Uganda (locally based expert) Type of collaboration: independent expert or local company Desired start date: to be defined based on availability Duration: to be defined according to project progress

🎁 What we offer

🌍 A key role in an impactful digital project, at the intersection of technology and local development 🤝 Direct collaboration with the Pepps Engineering teams 📈 Collaboration terms adapted to your status (independent expert or company) 🧩 A high value-added international project 🚀 A stimulating environment fostering expertise and cross-cultural exchange

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