40 Fresher Data Collection A’ Level Jobs - Listers at Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Organisation: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

The

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous body established by the

Uganda Bureau of Statistics Act, 1998, to promote the production of reliable

official statistics and ensure the development and maintenance of the National

Statistical System (NSS). The

mandate of the Bureau is the Production, Coordination and Dissemination of Official

Statistics. The Bureau intends to conduct the Uganda Demographic and Health

Survey VI-2016.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• The Lister will locate the sampled enumeration
  
  areas which are assigned to him/her and completing the Household Listing
  
  Form;


• The jobholder will also draw a location map
  
  displaying the location of the Enumeration Area


• Document details about the household heads
  
  and draw a sketch map of the Enumeration Area showing all households
  
  therein;


• Collect a GPS waypoint in the correct format
  
  for each Enumeration Area


• Responsible for the safety of all survey
  
  materials allocated

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The applicants for the Lister jobs should at
  
  least hold an A’ Level certificate but with a credit in English and
  
  Mathematics at O’ level


• Written and Oral Proficiency in at least one
  
  or two local languages; Ateso, Luganda, Lugbara, Luo, Ngakarimojong,
  
  Runyankole – Rukiga, Runyoro – Rutoro, Lusoga


• Prior use of computers or other digital
  
  devices for data collection is an added advantage;


• Evidence of maturity, friendliness and
  
  willingness to work away from home during the approximately 3 month’s
  
  fieldwork;


• Computer literacy skills


• Strong numerical and analytical skills


• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.


• Excellent communication skills


• Leadership and team building skills.

All

suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send a filled copy of

application form, download

here, with relevant copies of academic transcripts, certificates and

relevant appointment letters. The complete documents should be submitted to Uganda

Bureau of Statistics Reception Ground Floor.

Deadline: Friday, 1^st April, 2016 by 5pm