Executive Director Employment Opportunity – Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Job Title: Executive Director
Organisation: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Board of Directors
About US:
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. The Bureau’s core business includes, among others, the Production, Coordination and Dissemination of official statistics to support development processes at local and national government levels, including policy, planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation.
Job Summary: The Executive Director will provide strategic, technical, professional and managerial leadership and guidance in the production and development of statistics in line with the National Statistical System (NSS).
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The roles of the Executive Director will include the following:
- Responsible for the day to day management of the Bureau
- Provide overall direction and leadership in developing and implementing the Bureau’s strategic plan Plans and coordinates the statistical activities
- Oversee all the technical and administrative operations oi the Bureau with regard to production and coordination of statistics in the National Statistical System.
- Oversee the financial, human resource and administrative management of the Bureau
- Be a member of the Board of Directors and provide appropriate recommendations for consideration of the Board and ensuring implementation of Bureau policies and programmes
- Be the accounting officer responsible for preparing and executing the Bureau Budgets and ensuring prudent Management of all resources.
- Prepare and write progress reports to the Board and the Minister on a quarterly basis
- Take a leading role in developing efficient and cost effective internal management structures to ensure transparency and accountability
- Prepare the annual reports for the Bureau
- Represent the Bureau at national, regional and International fora
- Ensuring strong collaboration with partners and relevant stakeholders on issues of statistics.
- Be the chief spokesperson of the Bureau, oversee the Public Relations function and be responsible for the promotion of the corporate image of the Bureau
- Promote sound corporate governance and ethical standards at all levels within the Bureau.
- Any other duties as the Board of Directors and/or Minister responsible for statistics may determine; which are in line with the Bureau’s mandate
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Statistics, Statistics and Economics, Quantitative Economics or Mathematics with Economics/Statistics is a must
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics or Demography/Population Studies is a must
- Postgraduate Training in Management will be an added advantage
- Possession of a PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years professional working experience with at least 6 years at a senior managerial level in a Government Department or reputable Agency in the field of statistical production and development.
- Knowledge and exposure to Financial Management and Budgeting tools.
- Adequate exposure in interfacing with Chief Executive Officers of the MDAs, Development Partners and Higher Local Governments.
- Excellent partnership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience in resource mobilization
- Excellent communication skills and inter-personal relations
- Sound knowledge and appreciation of computer applications
- Proven leadership and managerial abilities
- High negotiation, team building and decision-making skills
- Excellent analytical, financial and presentation skills
- High morals, ethics and integrity
- Ability to lead and motivate a professional team with focus on results-oriented performance
- Age: 40 – 55 years of age
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should submit their typed and signed applications accompanied by photocopies of academic transcripts, testimonials and updated CVs including full postal/email address, telephone numbers, indicating, the names and contact addresses of three competent referees to;
The Chairman, Board of Directors
Uganda Bureau of Statistics
Statistics House
Plot 9 Colville Street
P.O. Box 7186 Kampala
Tel: 256-414-706000
Email to; chairman@ubos.org
Deadline: 24th August 2018 by 4:00pm
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