Job Title: Senior Economist
Organisation: Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA) is a Statutory Government Agency established by the Free Zones (Amendment) Act 30 of 2024, and is responsible for the establishment, development, management, marketing, maintenance, supervision and control of Free Zones; the development, promotion and coordination of all export-related activities; and to provide for related matters.
Job Summary: To study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services by collecting and analyzing data, researching and evaluating trends of economic issues and recommending solutions in the Authority
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research and analyze economic issues supporting fiscal and monetary policy management
- Conduct surveys, collect data and prepare analytical reports for public interventions
- Analyze data using mathematical models and statistical techniques
- Prepare and submit reports, tables and charts presenting research results
- Interpret and forecast market trends for products in the Authority
- Conduct feasibility studies to determine project viability and set priorities
- Identify, prepare, evaluate and monitor development projects and programs
- Provide technical guidance on economic development topics in the Authority
- Support policy design and recommendations to solve economic problems
- Support project teams to increase technical rigor of deliverables
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics
Work Experience
- Three (3) years’ experience at Economist level in Government or equivalent in a reputable organization
Competencies
Technical
- Strategic research and analytical skills
- Critical-thinking skills
- Mathematical/Statistical modeling
- Report writing and presentation
- Information and Communications Technology
- Financial Management
Behavioral
- Ethics and integrity
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Innovation and self-initiative
- Time management
- Coaching and mentoring
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who fully meet the requirements, should submit their applications with a comprehensive curriculum vitae with three (3) referees and their daytime contact details, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and other relevant certificates, including O and A Level, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Academic and Professional Qualifications online at the link below
The application and all attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format properly labelled with the Applicants name and position applied for.
ONLY applications submitted online will be considered.
Applicants who do not hear from us should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Applicants can only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA),
6Th floor, Communications House,
Plot 1 Colville Street, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 3rd November 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36