Job Title: Senior Statistician
Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About UNBS:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Principal Corporate Planning Officer; the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;
- Ensure timely data collection
- Participate in the data reconciliation processes in order to improve accuracy and reliability of the data
- Examine data collected and identify all recognizable errors that could affect the reliability of data.
- Ensure timely entry of data collected into the Program Based System. Assist in the timely preparation of monthly MIS(LIMS, PVOC) reports Assist in the process of data analysis for key operating variables
- Participate in operational performance surveys.
- Participate in the preparation of quantitative forecasts of key operating variables
- Assist in Examining all the actual data pertaining to business performance and make suggestions for forecasts based on actual performance
- Assist in the update and maintenance of a database of information for use strategically
- Assist in the preparation of the Annual Statistical Report for submission to UNBS stakeholders.
- Participate in revenue data reconciliation process.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honours degree in Economics, Statistics or Quantitative Economics from a reputable and recognised university.
- Post graduate or professional qualification in project planning and Management or M&E is an added advantage
- Training in database management will be added advantage
- Demonstrated ability in the use of quantitative and qualitative methods including questionnaire design, survey techniques, and participatory approaches
- Computer proficiency with MS Office and Statistical Programs (e.g SPSS,
- EPIINFO)
- Proven knowledge of data management methods and applications Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven strong report writing skills and ability to present survey findings Good interpersonal skills.
- Working experience in the same or related field of at least three (5) years in a reputable organisation
- Age: Between 30 and 45 years.
How to Apply:
- Follow the Link, Click Here
- Use your Email Address for Registration
- Fill in all Tabs as per the Application
- Attach your updated CV with Mobile Telephone Numbers, Copies of Academic/Professional Qualifications and National Identity Card (NIN) under the Tab for Documents
- Complete your Application by clicking the Tab for “Submit Application”
- No Hand Delivered Applications will be received
Please Note
- Any form of Canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
- UNBS does not request for any Payments or favors at any stage of Recruitment
- Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 19th May 2025
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