Job Title: Principal Research Officer (Research and Innovations)
Organisation: Uganda National Examinations Board
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) is a body corporate established under Cap.137 Laws of Uganda. Its Vision is “A Recognized Centre of Globally Competitive Educational Assessment and Certification” and its mission is “Conduct Valid, Reliable, Equitable and Quality Assessment of Learners’ Achievement in a Professional and Innovative Manner and Award Internationally Recognized Certificates.”
Job Summary: To head the Division of Research and Innovations and as such, initiate, conduct, coordinate and supervise research on issues related to examinations development, field administration, marking and any other activities within the Board’s mandate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning, coordinating, supervising and conducting research projects related to the mandate of the Board.
- Participating in the preparation of research strategic plans in alignment with the overall corporate strategic plan.
- Coordinating the setting of Multiple Choice Questions and ensuring that the moderation and pre-testing are done in line with set standards.
- Supervising and evaluating research reports prepared by the researchers in line with the set parameters.
- Ensuring timely publication of reports on performance of candidates in final examinations to enable improved teaching by schools.
- Preparing the Annual Research Conference and dissemination programme of the findings to all stakeholders so as to inform and or influence policy.
- Evaluating and equating qualifications obtained from foreign countries to UNEB standards against an international qualifications framework.
- Providing guidance and mentorship to researchers so as to create a strong and motivated research team.
Key Performance Indicators
- Research strategic plans prepared.
- Research projects implemented
- Items are set, moderated, pre-tested and banked.
- Research reports disseminated.
- Reports on candidates’ performance sent to schools
- Qualifications obtained from foreign countries evaluated and equated.
- Publications produced.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Hons Bachelor’s degree in education or Arts /Sciences with a post graduate diploma in education or Hons degree in either statistics or economics or a related qualification in the field of educational research.
- Masters’ degree in Education/Statistics/Economics with special training in Measurement and Evaluation/Research methodology/statistical analysis or curriculum Development.
Work Experience
- Minimum of nine (9) years’ experience in Research, educational planning or curriculum development at least three of which should have been at the level of senior officer in government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable educational institution or organization.
Skills/Competencies
- Research methodology and research proposals writing.
- Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database.
- Supervisory skills to guide teams of research professionals.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- High degree of integrity and confidentiality.
- Age Limit 25-50 years
How to Apply:
All eligible candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs, copies of academic transcripts and certificates, telephone contacts, and addresses of at least three referees in hard copies, delivered to the address below OR submit in soft form at [email protected] NOT LATER THAN 5:00 pm of 1st August 2025.
The Executive Director Uganda National Examinations Board Plot 35 Martyrs Way – Ntinda P O Box 7066 – KAMPALA
Deadline: 1st August 2025
NB: Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 108