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VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Uganda Bureau of Statistic (UBOS) was
established under the UBOS act (1998) as a semi- autonomous body under the
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Its the principle data
collecting and dissemination agency, responsible for coordinating, monitoring
and supervising the National Statistical System.
Our vision is to be a centre of excellence
in Statistical production , while our mission is to develop a coherent,
reliable, efficient and demand driven
National statistical system to support management and development initiatives.
JOB
TITLE: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
STATISTICAL
PRODUCTION AND DEVEOPMENT (1)
ROLE;
To provide Technical Leadership to the various Directorates/Divisions of the
Bureau in the production and development of Statistics.
Reports
to: Executive Director:
Key
Result Areas:
v To provide Technical leadership in the production of statistic in
line with the corporate objectives.
v To provide Technical Guidance in the development of statistic within
the national statistical system.
v Based on existing statistical products, to initiate the creation of
new statistical information that is responsive to the emerging user needs and
demands.
v To supervise the standardization of statistical products across
sectors.
v To review the statistical directorates’ work plans annually
v To take lead in developing and Reviewing UBOS policies relating to
statistical production and development.
v Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director.
Minimum
Requirements and Qualifications:
v A Bachelors Degree with honors in any of the following fields:
Statistic, Quantitative Economics, Economics and Statistic plus A master’s
degree in Statistic, Population Studies or any other related field.
v Possession of a PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
v Strong knowledge of Applied Statistics.
v Knowledge of Statistical operations in different ministries,
Departments and agencies of government
v A minimum of 10 years working experience in the field of statistical production
and development of 5 years of which were
at a senior managerial level, preferably in reputable Public Institution.
v Membership to a national Statistical Association is essential.
v Member ship to an international Statistical professional body /associations
an added advantage.-Knowledge of relevant statistical software.
v Excellent leadership, interpersonal, team building, analytical
negotiation skills.
v Should be of high level integrity.
Terms
of Appointment:
·
Contract appointment for a
period of 4 years renewable once upon satisfactory performance.
·
Age limit not more than 55
years of age.
·
An attractive package.
Deadline
for submitting applications;:
The closing date for receiving applications
is January 28th at 5:00pm.
Application indicating three referees with
their contact addresses, the applicant postal address, and email, fax and
telephone contacts should be hand delivered, posted or sent by email to the
following address:
The Executive
Director
Uganda Bureau of Statistics,
Plot
9, Colville Street,
P.O.Box 7186, Kampala
Tel:
256 041 706000
Fax:
041 237553
Email:
position@ubos.org,
Website:
www.ubos.org
