Organisation: Uganda Bureau
of Statistics (UBOS)
of Statistics (UBOS)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Statistician
Job Ref: UBOS/AAS/E/16
About US:
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous body
established by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics Act, 1998, to promote the
production of reliable official statistics and ensure the development and maintenance
of the National Statistical System (NSS). The mandate of the Bureau is the
Production, Coordination and Dissemination of Official Statistics. The Bureau
intends to conduct the Annual Agricultural Survey 2016/17.
established by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics Act, 1998, to promote the
production of reliable official statistics and ensure the development and maintenance
of the National Statistical System (NSS). The mandate of the Bureau is the
Production, Coordination and Dissemination of Official Statistics. The Bureau
intends to conduct the Annual Agricultural Survey 2016/17.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
The Enumerators will locate the structures and
households in the sample which are assigned to him/her and complete the
Household Questionnaire;
The Enumerators will locate the structures and
households in the sample which are assigned to him/her and complete the
Household Questionnaire;
·
The incumbent will interview all eligible
members in the households assigned to him/her, using the Questionnaire;
The incumbent will interview all eligible
members in the households assigned to him/her, using the Questionnaire;
·
Ensure that all questionnaires are filled
accurately
Ensure that all questionnaires are filled
accurately
·
Responsible for the safety of all survey
materials allocated
Responsible for the safety of all survey
materials allocated
·
Make the necessary preparation for the fieldwork
Make the necessary preparation for the fieldwork
·
Administer the respective questionnaire to all
selected households
Administer the respective questionnaire to all
selected households
·
Edit and cross check errors in the collected
data
Edit and cross check errors in the collected
data
·
Prepare and submit field reports
Prepare and submit field reports
·
Responsible for all survey materials allocated
Responsible for all survey materials allocated
·
Submit duly completed questionnaires to the
relevant authority
Submit duly completed questionnaires to the
relevant authority
·
Should be physically fit to walk long distances
Should be physically fit to walk long distances
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The
ideal candidates for the Enumerator jobs must at least hold a Uganda Advanced
Certificate Education with credit in math and English at O’level.
The
ideal candidates for the Enumerator jobs must at least hold a Uganda Advanced
Certificate Education with credit in math and English at O’level.
·
The applicant
should have participated in agricultural and/or socio-economic survey
data collection exercises for at least 2 months.
The applicant
should have participated in agricultural and/or socio-economic survey
data collection exercises for at least 2 months.
·
Prior
use of computers or other digital devices for data collection is an added
advantage;
Prior
use of computers or other digital devices for data collection is an added
advantage;
·
Evidence
of maturity, friendliness and willingness to work away from home for
periods of approximately 2 months’ fieldwork;
Evidence
of maturity, friendliness and willingness to work away from home for
periods of approximately 2 months’ fieldwork;
·
Computer
literacy skills
Computer
literacy skills
·
Strong
numerical and analytical skills
Strong
numerical and analytical skills
·
Excellent
interpersonal skills.
Excellent
interpersonal skills.
·
Excellent
communication skills.
Excellent
communication skills.
·
Good
leadership and team building skills.
Good
leadership and team building skills.
·
The
Enumerators must be fluent, both written and oral, in at least one of these
local languages: Ateso, Luganda, Lugbara, Luo, Ngakarimojong, Runyankole –
Rukiga, Runyoro – Rutoro, Lusoga, Lumasaaba;
The
Enumerators must be fluent, both written and oral, in at least one of these
local languages: Ateso, Luganda, Lugbara, Luo, Ngakarimojong, Runyankole –
Rukiga, Runyoro – Rutoro, Lusoga, Lumasaaba;
·
Age: Between 22 – 45 years
Age: Between 22 – 45 years
Duration: Six months
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to
apply online by submitting relevant copies of academic transcripts,
certificates and relevant appointment letters. (PDF at least maximum of 1 MB)
at the link below.
apply online by submitting relevant copies of academic transcripts,
certificates and relevant appointment letters. (PDF at least maximum of 1 MB)
at the link below.
Click Here (Please
carefully read the instructions before you proceed to apply)
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Deadline: 5th September, 2016 by
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
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