7 Data Clerk Jobs – Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education

Job Title: Data Clerk (7 Positions)

Organisation: Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was established on 5 July 2024 through Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Cap. 262, as an Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI).

Job Summary: To gather data and capture the information into databases.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transfers data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners.
• Accurately enters data into corresponding fields within various software programmes.
• Verifies information by reviewing, correcting, deleting, and reentering data.
• Creates spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes.
• Retrieves data from the database and electronic files as requested.
• Secures information and Performing regular backups to ensure data preservation
• Sorts and organises paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost.
• Provides general data entry support across teams on an ad-hoc basis

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Certificate in either Statistics, Business Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Mathematics from a recognized Institution
• Five years (5) of relevant experience

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:

Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job Reference Number;

Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly to the email address This vacancy has closed — applications are no longer acceptedApplications closedSee open jobs at Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education →.

Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates;

All foreign Academic qualifications must be EQUATED with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE)

A copy of the National Identity Card;

Copies of previous appointment letters MUST be attached;

Serving Officers MUST attach their current payslips

The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of” as indicated above.

Incorrectly addressed applications and those without the above attachments shall be rejected.

Age Limit: The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below

Tenure of Appointment: Appointments for Salary Scales PU1 to PU3 are issued on a contract basis. For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 18th August, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time

PLEASE NOTE:

UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.

People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.

Only successful candidates will be notified.

The Secretary, Appointments Board

Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Kira Municipality,

P.O Box 7112, Kampala.

Deadline: 18th August 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: high school

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60