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• Guide
  on the strategies for appropriate industrial growth to raise the
  competitiveness of the manufactured products
• Develop
  programs aimed at raising the level of industrial growth in the country
• Advise
  on strategies to raise the level of STIE in the country and advise on
  measures to upgrade to international levels
• In
  charge of assessing the global trends in technology and development and
  advise Government in plans and policies on how to improve the technological
  levels within the Country
• Research
  and assess the innovation and incubation policies met to uplift SMEs to
  enable use of appropriate technologies
• Develop
  STIE transfer programs to be implemented by various Government agencies
• Works
  closely with and support the relevant MDAs in Policy and planning areas
• Participate
  in the formulation of National Development Plans and Government policies
  for technological and industrial development.
• Provide
  backstopping to MDAs in the formulation of Sector development plans in
  accordance with established Planning guidelines
• Ensure
  the collection of data and information on technological and industrial set
  up to inform National planning, Sectoral plans, policies, strategies,
  including provision of technical advice and support to the Authority.
• Analyze
  Sectoral policies and make appropriate recommendations and submit them to
  the Department Head in line with the established departmental guidelines.
• Participate
  in preparation of topical papers for presentation to the Presidential
  Economic Council (PEC)
• Carry
  out research on challenges and opportunities for industrial growth and
  technological development and make recommendations.
• Compile
  statistics on technological and industrial establishments and their
  spatial distribution
• Actively
  monitor the development of technology and industries including industrial
  parks to guide regional and national planning
• Study
  proposed industrial plans and make inputs in line with EAC regional
  industrial strategy
• Prepare
  Policy briefs on industry sub-sector.
• Provide
  inputs and advice in the national Sectoral budgeting process in line with
  the NDP and Uganda Vision 2040
• Participate
  in preparation of work plans and budgets, as well as the preparation of
  the Authority’s Annual Report and Policy Statement.
• Work
  in consultation with relevant stakeholders like UMA, UIA, National Council
  for Science and Technology, USSIA to promote small scale industries
  establishment and growth and guide SMEs on acquisition of appropriate technologies
• Works
  in liaison with other Sectoral heads incorporate value addition in the
  planning processes.
• Perform
  any other duties as and when directed by the relevant authority

• The
  applicant must hold a master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a
  closely related and relevant discipline from a recognized university. Possession
  of Postgraduate training in technological and industrial development,
  energy development or a closely related discipline will be desirable.
• At
  least seven or more years’ experience in industrial and technological
  development, technological and industrial planning, infrastructure
  engineering, planning and development or closely related area involving
  field work in a reputable institution/ organization

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