IT Security Officer job at Raising The Village

About Raising The Village

We are Raising The Village (RTV) – an international development organization and a registered charity – on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Raising The Village is a fast-growing organization on an accelerated growth path. We have 120+ national staff in Uganda and a team of 8 people in North America working together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact.

To date we have supported more than 665,000 people through our innovative holistic approach and are on track to expand to reaching one million people annually in the region by 2027.

We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incredible partners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact. Find out more about our programs and impact at:

www.raisingthevillage.org.

Job Purpose

The IT Security Officer will be responsible for safeguarding RTV’s information systems, networks, and data against internal and external threats. The role ensures compliance with security policies, implements risk management strategies, and supports the organization’s mission by maintaining a secure digital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Information Security Management
• • Develop, implement, and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
• • Monitor and assess system vulnerabilities, applying patches and updates as required.
• • Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits.
• 2. Mobile Application Security
• • Oversee security testing for in-house and third-party mobile apps (Android & iOS).
• • Implement secure coding practices and app vulnerability scanning.
• • Coordinate remediation of identified mobile app vulnerabilities with development teams.
• 3. Incident Response & Monitoring
• • Lead security incidents incident response, including detection, containment, and post-incident reviews.
• • Monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate responses across endpoints and user accounts.
• 4. Network & Systems Protection
• • Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security solutions.
• • Ensure secure configuration of servers, databases, and applications.
• • Respond to and mitigate security incidents, breaches, or cyberattacks.
• 5. Data Protection & Compliance
• • Ensure compliance with data protection laws and donor requirements.
• • Implement encryption, backup, and disaster recovery protocols.
• • Train staff on data privacy and safe IT practices.
• 6. Monitoring & Reporting
• • Maintain logs of security events and generate periodic reports.
• • Provide management with updates on emerging threats and mitigation strategies.
• • Support audits and provide documentation for compliance reviews.
• 7. Collaboration & Capacity Building
• • Work closely with IT and program teams to integrate security into project systems.
• • Provide technical guidance and training to staff on cybersecurity awareness.
• • Liaise with external vendors and partners on security solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in IT security, preferably in NGO or development sector.
• Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with cloud security and data protection frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Raising The Village is committed to Equity and Inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

• Develop, implement, and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor and assess system vulnerabilities, applying patches and updates as required.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits.
• Oversee security testing for in-house and third-party mobile apps (Android & iOS).
• Implement secure coding practices and app vulnerability scanning.
• Coordinate remediation of identified mobile app vulnerabilities with development teams.
• Lead security incidents incident response, including detection, containment, and post-incident reviews.
• Monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate responses across endpoints and user accounts.
• Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security solutions.
• Ensure secure configuration of servers, databases, and applications.
• Respond to and mitigate security incidents, breaches, or cyberattacks.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and donor requirements.
• Implement encryption, backup, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Train staff on data privacy and safe IT practices.
• Maintain logs of security events and generate periodic reports.
• Provide management with updates on emerging threats and mitigation strategies.
• Support audits and provide documentation for compliance reviews.
• Work closely with IT and program teams to integrate security into project systems.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff on cybersecurity awareness.
• Liaise with external vendors and partners on security solutions.

• Network security
• Firewalls
• Encryption
• Intrusion detection systems
• Cloud security
• Data protection frameworks
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ preferred.