6 Fresher Statistician Job Vacancies – Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Job Title: Statistician (6 Fresher Job Vacancies)

Organisation: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous agency of Government responsible for maintenance, coordination, supervising and monitoring of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of standardised statistical information. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Compile economic, social and demographic statistical indicators based on the internationally recommended principles and practices.
Profile gaps in the existing statistical data and information with the aim of having economic and social statistics complete, identify additional data sources and recommend robust method of addressing the gaps.
Document the metadata used in the compilation of economic and social statistical indicators from various known sources.
Participate in data analysis, report writing and dissemination of economic and social statistics on a regular basis.
Produce monthly and quarterly statistical reports.
Support production of M&E indicators and follow up MDAs and HLGs in the development of logical frameworks in line with agreed standards.
Support MDAs in the application of core Monitoring & Evaluation Methods and data management tools
Support in coordinating advocacy and outreach activities at the Bureau and develop content for the UBOS advocacy and outreach materials
To support the field operations of the socio-economic surveys in line with corporate objectives
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Statistician.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant must hold an Honors Degree in Bachelor of Statistics or Bachelor of Science Quantitative Economics, Statistics & Economics, Mathematics & Economics, and Bachelor of Demography or Population Studies;
Should have obtained at least a Credit in Mathematics and English at O’ Level; Membership to the Uganda Statistical Society is a must.
Computer literate, able to use of Microsoft office Applications (MS Excel, MS Word, Power point)
Professionalism, Integrity, team spirit
Good communication skills
Objective and independent
Problem solving skills
Confidence, patience, politeness, tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult situations
Creative thinking to be able to come up with new ideas
An ability to work under pressure
Organizational and planning skills
Report writing skills
Working knowledge of MS Office and Statistical packages is a must.

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the required profile, please see the job details on the UBOS Website and submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website.

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Deadline: 15^th August 2023