Job Title: Economist/ Statistician
Organisation: Mbarara
University of Science and Technology (MUST)
University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Duty Station: Mbarara,
Uganda
Uganda
About MUST:
Mbarara
University of Science & Technology (MUST), commonly known as Mbarara
University, is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced
student intake and instruction in 1989. It is one of the eight public
universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country. MUST is
accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.
University of Science & Technology (MUST), commonly known as Mbarara
University, is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced
student intake and instruction in 1989. It is one of the eight public
universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country. MUST is
accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
The incumbent will collect, analyse, interpret and
disseminate data from Faculties, Institutes and non- teaching units pertaining
to support functions of the University for inclusion in the University’s annual
report.
The incumbent will collect, analyse, interpret and
disseminate data from Faculties, Institutes and non- teaching units pertaining
to support functions of the University for inclusion in the University’s annual
report.
·
Actively participate in the strategic planning and
budgeting processes of the university.
Actively participate in the strategic planning and
budgeting processes of the university.
·
Undertake relevant research and write reports.
Undertake relevant research and write reports.
·
Take part in the analysis of student attrition,
repetition and graduation rates on all programs.
Take part in the analysis of student attrition,
repetition and graduation rates on all programs.
·
Participate in the analysts of demand trends for all
academic programs
Participate in the analysts of demand trends for all
academic programs
·
Monitor and forecast student and staff trends and identify
research and data needs to support the core functions of the university.
Monitor and forecast student and staff trends and identify
research and data needs to support the core functions of the university.
·
Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of
Planning.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of
Planning.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The Economist/ Statistician should hold a Masters’
degree in Planning Management, Economics or Statistics
The Economist/ Statistician should hold a Masters’
degree in Planning Management, Economics or Statistics
·
Possession of a second class honors Bachelor’s
Degree in Economics or Statistics.
Possession of a second class honors Bachelor’s
Degree in Economics or Statistics.
·
At least two years’ experience in a corporate
planning department preferably in an institution of higher learning
At least two years’ experience in a corporate
planning department preferably in an institution of higher learning
·
Demonstrated applied quantitative research,
modeling, problem solving, critical and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrated applied quantitative research,
modeling, problem solving, critical and strategic thinking skills
·
Industrious and self-driven
Industrious and self-driven
·
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal
skills Record of high integrity
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal
skills Record of high integrity
·
Computer literacy skills
Computer literacy skills
·
Excellent data management skills
Excellent data management skills
How to Apply:
All candidates
who are suitably qualified should send their applications accompanied by copies
of all relevant academic documents (O’ and A level, degree and other
certificates) plus three names of referees (excluding social referees) and
their postal/email addresses to:
who are suitably qualified should send their applications accompanied by copies
of all relevant academic documents (O’ and A level, degree and other
certificates) plus three names of referees (excluding social referees) and
their postal/email addresses to:
The Secretary
Appointments Board
Appointments Board
Mbarara
University of Science and Technology (MUST)
University of Science and Technology (MUST)
P.O Box 1410
Mbarara,
Uganda.
Uganda.
Deadline: 10th November, 2015
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