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Jobs at Uganda Bureau of Statistics- Deputy Executive Director


Job Title: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- STATISTICAL PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

( Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda )

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) was established under the UBOS Act(1998) as a semi- autonomous body under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. It is the principal data collecting and dissemination agency, responsible for coordinating, monitoring and supervising the National Statistical System. Our vision is to be a Centre of Excellence in Statistical Production, while our mission is to develop a coherent, reliable, efficient and demand-driven National Statistical System to support Management and Development Initiatives

TITLE: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- STATISTICAL PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (1)

ROLE: To provide technical leadership to the various directorates/divisions of the Bureau in the production and development of Statistics

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KEY RESULTS AREAS

    To provide technical leadership in the production of statistics in line with the corporate objectives;
    To provide technical guidance in the development of statistics within the National Statistical System;
    Based on existing statistical products, to initiate the creation of new statistical information that is responsive to the emerging user needs and demands;
    To supervise the standardization of statistical products across sectors;
    To review the statistical directorates’ work plans annually and
    To take lead in developing and reviewing UBOS policies relating to statistical production and development.
    Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director


Requirement:

    A Bachelor's degree with honors in any of the following fields: Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Economics and Statistics plus a Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Population studies or any other related field
    Possession of a PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage; Strong knowledge of applied statistics Knowledge of Statistical operations in different Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government
    A Minimum of 10 years working experience in the field of Statistical production and development 5 years of which were at a senior managerial level, preferably in a reputable public institution;
    Membership to a National Statistical Association is essential
    Membership to an International Statistical professional body/association is an added advantage;
    Knowledge of relevant statistical software
    Excellent leadership, interpersonal, team building, analytical and negotiation skills. Should be of high level integrity.

Terms of appointment

    Contract appointment for a period of 4 years renewable once upon satisfactory performance; Age limit not more than 55 (Fifty Five) years of age; and
    An attractive payment package

Experience: 10


How to apply:

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS The closing date for receiving applications is January 28, 2013 at 5.00pm. Applications indicating three referees with their contact addresses, the applicant’s postal address, e-mail, fax and telephone contact should be hand delivered, posted or sent by email to the following address: The Executive Director, Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Plot 9, Colville Street, P.O Box 7186, Kampala. Tel. 256-041-706000 Fax 041-237553. Email:position@ubos.org,

UBOS IS AN ALL EQUAL- OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT ORGANISATION QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.



Deadline: 28th January 2013



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