Job Title: Senior Research Officer – Data Management (NAPE)
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 section/unit of Data Management which would entail coordinating data management activities and identifying avenues for improvement of data management processes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating the Research officers in the Unit to carry out their duties effectively. Preparing sampling frame and criteria for sampling of schools for assessment purposes.
- Drawing up a sample of schools to which instruments are to be administered, reflecting all the required variables.
- Preparing codes and coordinating the coding of contextual instruments to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Design data capture programme for each instrument based on the score guide specifications.
- Supervising data entry, cleaning and validation to obtain accurate records of data. Preparing statistics dummy tables basing on the approved data analysis frameworks.
- Analyzing and interpreting data, in line with the objectives of the assessment Contributing to the preparation of technical reports on assessments.
- Supervise the compilation and keeping of statistical records as per required standards.
- Supervising staff in the section, conducting staff performance appraisals and making appropriate recommendations.
Key Performance Indicators
- Sampling framework/criteria developed
- Sample of schools decided
- Instruments coded
- Appropriate dummy tables developed
- Analyzed and interpreted data
- Draft technical report
- Well compiled and stored statistical records
- Progress reports on activities in the Unit
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Hons Bachelor’s degree in either education or Arts /Sciences with a post graduate diploma in education or a teaching professional qualification.
- Master’s degree in Education/Statistics/Educational Measurement
Work Experience
- At least 6 years’ experience in educational assessment data management involving sampling and data analysis work with a reputable educational assessment body, handling big volumes of data.
Skills/Competencies/Attributes
- Numerical/statistical analytical abilities
- Sampling techniques
- Examiner skills
- Good interpersonal relations and collaborative skills
- Word processing, spreadsheets and database computer applications
- IRT software applications
- 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: 72