Organization: Uganda National Council for Science and
Technology (UNCST)
Technology (UNCST)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Uganda National Council
for Science and Technology (UNCST) is a statutory organization mandated
facilitate and coordinate the development and implementation of policies and
strategies for integrating Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) into the
national development process. UNCST was
established by CAP 209, under the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic
Development.
for Science and Technology (UNCST) is a statutory organization mandated
facilitate and coordinate the development and implementation of policies and
strategies for integrating Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) into the
national development process. UNCST was
established by CAP 209, under the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic
Development.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The
incumbent will offer support towards establishment of S&T science
parks and exhibition centers - In
charge of maintaining an inventory and profile of local technologies and
innovations with potential commercial value; - Share
local innovations and research products to stakeholders, especially
private sector actors; - Work
in liaison with science and technology-based institutions to support
appropriate technology management services and technology transfer
systems; - Actively
facilitate the carrying out of pilot projects and demonstrations of new
technologies or innovations; - Offer
technical support to upcoming production projects in different S&T
strategic fields - Offer
technical support to research government support to scientists’ projects - Perform
any other duties as deemed fit by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Science Officer (Technology Infrastructure
Management) career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in physical,
natural or life sciences. Possession of a master’s degree in a relevant
field is an added advantage - At
least three years’ experience in a similar job positions - High
level of confidence in relating with S&T stakeholders - The
incumbent should possess excellent planning, budgeting, and reporting
skills - Excellent
communication and strong analytical skills. - Possess
the ability to effectively represent the institution in national and
international meetings - Detailed
knowledge of Uganda’s science and technology policy environment and policy
making in the country - High
degree of integrity and commitment - Possess
the ability to work independently and in a multi-cultural environment - Highly
computer literate - Age: less than 35 years
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly
encouraged to send their applications, with copies of Curriculum Vitae and
relevant academic documents not later than to the following address:
encouraged to send their applications, with copies of Curriculum Vitae and
relevant academic documents not later than to the following address:
Executive Secretary,
Uganda National Council for
Science and Technology,
Science and Technology,
Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda,
P.O. Box 6884, Kampala.
Uganda
Uganda
Email to: [email protected]
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted. UNCST does not charge any recruitment fee.
contacted. UNCST does not charge any recruitment fee.
Deadline: 29th June 2015 by
5:00p.m
5:00p.m
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