Research Officer Jobs - Office of the Prime Minister ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: Office of the

Prime Minister

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Policy

Analyst

The Office of the

Prime Minister has a vision of “A Public Sector that is responsive and

accountable in steering Uganda towards rapid economic growth and development.”  They also strive to instill and maintain

efficient and effective systems in Government that enable Uganda to develop

rapidly.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

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Provides technical support to the secretariat of the

coordination framework and any other coordination platforms; ensuring that

consultations are well planned, take place as scheduled, minutes taken, and

actions agreed and followed up expeditiously.

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The incumbent supports the preparation and

formulation of appropriate documents including Reports on Performance plans,

policies, and strategies for sectors, MDAs and the Department of PIC.

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Support the collection, analysis and interpretation

of economic and sector data relevant for informing the coordination function.

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Keenly analyses Ministry/sector policies for

consistency with National Development goals.

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Supports the research and analysis of sector-wide

issues identified by the coordination mechanism to inform the coordination

function.

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Takes part in the formulation of the Public Sector

Management Sector Budget Framework paper, Ministerial Policy Statement and

other related reports.

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Prepares work plans, budgets and reports on departmental

activities.

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Performs any other related duties that will be

delegated to the officer from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

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The Research Officer must be a Ugandan National

holding an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics or related fields

with specialization in development economics.

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Possession of a master’s Degree in relevant

disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, and

Statistics.

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Possession of a Diploma in IT is an added advantage.

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At least three years of related work experience in a

reputable organization.

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Computer literacy with knowledge in the use of

Microsoft Office Applications.

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Excellent communication skills

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Excellent interpersonal skills.

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Analytical ability and problem solving skills.

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Sound judgment and capacity to identify and form key

alliances with people in government and the community.

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Exceptional oral and written communication skills

and commitment to producing high quality outputs.

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Ability to enhance team work.

All suitably qualified

and interested Ugandans should send their applications to the Permanent

Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, 6th Floor, New Government Block Plot

9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341, Kampala. Uganda

The complete applications

should bear the title of the post, attach photocopies of their academic

certificates and transcripts plus recent passport size photographs and any

other relevant documents.

Deadline: Friday 2^nd October,

2015 by 5:00PM