Job Title: Higher Education Officer – Statistics and Data Management
Organisation: National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is a statutory body established under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262 to regulate the provision of higher education, advise the Government on policy matters relating to higher education on Uganda and to equate qualifications of higher education from within and outside the country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the planning and management of statistics including both routine surveys (e.g., tracer studies, unit cost etc.); and general policy;
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of an integrated, coherent and reliable statistical system for NCHE and Higher Education institutions;
- Assisting in the development and review of the NCHE data management and statistical related policies and programmes;
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of a variety of data search and extraction tools designed to meet the assessment and planning needs of NCHE staff, HEI Managers, MoES and other HE stakeholders;
- Engaging in conducting of routine surveys;
- Assisting in the dissemination of Research reports;
- Managing routine data, including data cleaning and entry in the software platform to ensure completeness and quality;
- Generating/updating pivot tables and charts of the indicators of interest for routine monitoring purposes as well as adhoc requests;
- Maintaining master copies of data collection forms (ensuring accurate updating as needed) and supporting documentation for the data management system in electronic venue accessible to relevant teams;
- Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned from time-to-time by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Holds a Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data management, ICT or related fields recognized by National Council for Higher Education;
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a Statistics/Data Management department in a reputable organization
- Must have sound knowledge and experience in using statistical analysis softwares and Database management systems.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
Applications should be filled ON-LINE at the link below. The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at the link below.
Deadline: 28th February 2025
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