Fresher Demographer Job Opportunities – Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Job Title: Demographer
Organization: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Reference: UBOS/STAT/02/2021
Reports to: Senior Statistician
About US:
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi- autonomous agency of Government responsible for maintenance of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of Statistical information. The Bureau has a dual role as the principal statistics producing agency and coordinator of the National Statistical System (NSS).
Job Summary: The Demographer will be responsible for the production of regular statistical indicators in the fields of demographic, population and social indicators in line with the Uganda Bureau of Statistics mandate
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Honors Degree in Bachelor of Demography or Population Studies, OR an Honors Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities with Geography as a core subject and a Post graduate training in Demography
- At least two years of working experience in statistical related work.
- Detailed knowledge of statistical data and information sources within the public and private domain
- Working knowledge of MS Office and Statistical packages
- Analytical and writing skills and data management skills
- Excellent inter-personal relations and communication skills
- Working knowledge of computer applications and statistical packages
- High team building and decision-making skills
- An appreciation of quality assurance will be of added advantage.
- Capacity to coordinate, mobilize and develop partnerships
- High ethics, integrity and practice of professionalism
- Ability to lead and motivate a professional team in your jurisdiction to focus on results-oriented performance
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the required profile, please submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website at the link below.
All applicants must attach relevant soft copies of academic transcripts, certificates and relevant appointment letters. (PDF copies maximum 10MB).
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. All documents tendered in shall be verified with the relevant authorities. Any falsification of documents will lead to prosecution and any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
NB: uganda bureau of statistics is an all equal employment opportunity organisation thus both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 19th February 2021
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