Jobs at Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) in Uganda- Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director At UBOS

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi–autonomous body established by an Act of Parliament (1998) to promote the production of reliable official statistics and ensure the development and maintenance of the National Statistical System.

The Bureau’s core business, include among others; the Production, Coordination and Dissemination of official statistics to support the national and local government planning processes.

The Bureau is seeking to recruit a person of integrity, self motivated, results-oriented and dynamic qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Executive Director who is the Chief Executive of the Bureau.

Position:  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Reports To: Board of Directors

Type of Appointment: Contract Appointment of 4 years renewable once.
Role: To provide technical, professional and managerial guidance in the production and development of statistics in line with the National Statistical System (NSS).
Key result Areas:

The roles of Executive Director will include the following:

1.    Manage all the technical operations of the Bureau with regard to planning, production, coordination both at the planning and administrative level in formulation of programmes for statistical production and development.

2.    Coordination of the Bureau and the National Statistical System

3.    Be a member of the Board of directors responsible for informing the board on the levels of  implementation of Bureau policies

4.    Responsible for preparing the Bureau Budget and the Management and Accounting for all resources of the Bureau.

5.    Prepare and write reports to be presented to the Minister on a quarterly basis.

6.    Represent the Bureau both at National and International for.

7.    Oversee the Public Relations function of the Bureau and be responsible for the promotion of the corporate image of the Bureau

8.    Any other duties as the Board of Directors, and or Secretary to the Treasury may determine

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

1.    Must possess an honours degree and post graduate training in Statistics, Population Studies or other related field form a recognized institution.

2.     Possession of a PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage

Experience:

•    Fifteen (15) years professional working experience with at least 6 years at a senior managerial level in a Government Department or  •    Reputable Agency in the field of Statistical production and Policy Analysis.
•   Knowledge and exposure to; Financial Management and Budgeting Tools
•    Should have had adequate exposure in interfacing with Accounting Officers of the MDAs and other High Local Governments
•   Demonstrated ability/experience of networking with other institutions

Other Requirements:

•   Sound knowledge and appreciation of statistical computing techniques and computer applications.
•   Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relations.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

•   An all- inclusive commensurate package shall be paid to the most suitable candidate.
•   Age Requirement: Should at least be 45 Years of Age.
How to Apply

Interested eligible applicants should submit their applications accompanied by academic transcripts, testimonials and CVs including full postal/e-mail address, telephone numbers, indicating, the names and contact addresses of three referees to:

The Chairman, Board of Directors,
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Statistics House – Floor 8, Room 8.1
Plot 9 Colville Street
P. O. Box 7186
Kampala

Tel: 256-41-706000
Fax: 256-41-237553 / 230370
Email: chairman@ubos.org


So as to reach him not later than 5.00 pm, 29th June, 2012
UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN ALL- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ORGANISATION. FEMALES WITH THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.


Deadline: 29th June 2012