Fresher Officer Research & Development Job Opportunities – Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Fresher Officer Research & Development Job Opportunities – Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

 

 

Job Title:    Officer Research & Development (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Officer Research & Development

 

About US:

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was established to implement the provisions of The UCC Act 2013 Laws of Uganda with a principal goal of developing a modern communications sub-sector and Infrastructure in Uganda, in conformity with the operationalization of the Telecommunications Policy.

 

Job Summary:  The Officer Research & Development will provide technical support to the research unit in research, project coordination, documentation and dissemination of information.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• To conduct basic data collection and entry within the Unit in strict adherence to research protocols.
• To provide day-to-day technical support to the supervisor on ongoing research projects ensuring work plans and timelines are met and that data quality is high;
• To participate in basic and background research in projects in the unit by identifying appropriate research techniques and methods that can support the research team;
• To participate in the preparation of research instruments, data analysis, report writing and dissemination of on-going research findings in a timely manner;
• To proactively initiate and or participate in the writing of proposals to donors to secure extra funding for research and service development processes;
• To conduct research and provide input to papers on varied subjects as defined by Management from time to time for use by the Commission.
• To participate in the conduct of feasibility studies, market research and intelligence on current and new innovations in the communication sector and generate reports, in line with the department’s work plan.
• To co-ordinate responses to external and internal research inquiries from colleagues, government departments and agencies as well as the general public;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Officer Research & Development job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences or related field.
• At least two years of hands-on relevant experience in the field of socio-economic research and service or product development in a similar corporate environment and reputable organization.
• Previous experience at a senior level will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in STATA, SPSS and Advanced Excel;
• Proficiency in Research Methods, Product and service development processes;
• Information and data management.
• Business Alignment.
• Proficiency in the use of offline and online data collection tools
• High degree of Integrity;
• Excellent research and report writing skills;
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good presentation skills and must be able to meet set deadlines.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below

 

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Deadline: 17^th March 2021

 

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