04 November 2015

Economist/ Statistician Jobs - Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)






Organisation: Mbarara

University of Science and Technology (MUST)


Duty Station: Mbarara,

Uganda


Mbarara

University of Science & Technology (MUST), commonly known as Mbarara

University, is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced

student intake and instruction in 1989. It is one of the eight public

universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country. MUST is

accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


·        
The incumbent will collect, analyse, interpret and

disseminate data from Faculties, Institutes and non- teaching units pertaining

to support functions of the University for inclusion in the University’s annual

report.


·        
Actively participate in the strategic planning and

budgeting processes of the university.


·        
Undertake relevant research and write reports.


·        
Take part in the analysis of student attrition,

repetition and graduation rates on all programs.


·        
Participate in the analysts of demand trends for all

academic programs


·        
Monitor and forecast student and staff trends and identify

research and data needs to support the core functions of the university.


·        
Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of

Planning.


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 


·        
The Economist/ Statistician should hold a Masters’

degree in Planning Management, Economics or Statistics


·        
Possession of a second class honors Bachelor’s

Degree in Economics or Statistics.


·        
At least two years’ experience in a corporate

planning department preferably in an institution of higher learning


·        
Demonstrated applied quantitative research,

modeling, problem solving, critical and strategic thinking skills


·        
Industrious and self-driven


·        
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal

skills Record of high integrity


·        
Computer literacy skills


·        
Excellent data management skills


All candidates

who are suitably qualified should send their applications accompanied by copies

of all relevant academic documents (O’ and A level, degree and other

certificates) plus three names of referees (excluding social referees) and

their postal/email addresses to:


The Secretary

Appointments Board


Mbarara

University of Science and Technology (MUST)


Deadline: 10th November, 2015













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