Job Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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 (NSS).
Posted On: Monday, 16 April 2012
Closing On: Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Duration:
Job Description:
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 (NSS). The Bureau’s core business includes among others the Production, Coordination and Dissemination of the Official Statistics to support national and local government planning processes. The Bureau is seeking to recruit a self motivated, results-oriented and dynamic qualified Ugandan of integrity to fill the position of Executive Director who is also the Chief Executive of the Bureau.
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 law governing the development and maintenance of the 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. Coordinate the Bureau and the NSS.
3. Sit on the Board of Directors and continuously update its members about the levels of implementation of Bureau policies.
4. Prepare and manage the Bureau’s budget as well as account for all the Bureau’s resources.
5. Prepare reports to be presented to the Minister on a quarterly basis.
6. Represent the Bureau both at National and International fora.
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.
Preferred Skills:
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
1. Must possess an honours degree and post-graduate training in either Statistics or Economics with Statistics or Quantitative Economics or Economics with Mathematics from a recognised institution. Equivalent professional qualifications in Statistics will be considered.
2. Possession of a PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Experience:
Fifteen (15) years professional working experience with at least 7 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 various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Higher Local Governments
Demonstrated ability/experience of networking with other institutions Other Requirements:
Sound knowledge and appreciation of statistical packages and techniques such as EPINFO, SPSS, STATA, MFIELD and their application.
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.
Interested eligible applicants should submit their applications accompanied by certified academic transcripts and testimonials as well as CV that provide full postal, e-mail and telephone contacts of applicants in addition to stating the names and addresses of three reputable referees to:
The Chairman, Board of Directors,
Uganda Bureau of Statistics
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
www.ubos.org
So as to reach him not later than 5.00 pm, on Tuesday 15th May, 2012
UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN ALL- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ORGANISATION.
FEMALES WITH THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
