POSITION TITLE:- Statistician

Salary Scale: (UWRSA Level 3)

Responsible to: Manager Policy & Planning

Responsible for:- Research Assistants

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Review budgets, analysis of strategic plans, policy documents and provide guidance on
budgets and work plans.

Key Functions

1. Analyse the Authority programmes, policies for accuracy and consistency with the
National Goals and policy framework

2. Analyse strategic plan options to guide the Authority in deciding investment priorities
and resource allocation

3. Prepare and submit economic reports

4. Formulate and facilitate the implementation of the recurrent and development
budgets of the Authority

5. Review Work Plans and documentation

6. Coordinate, provide technical guidance and support in planning activities and budget
preparations to the various departments of the Authority

7. Research and Draft policy options and concept papers for consideration by the Board
of Directors

8. Establish, develop, review and maintain an appropriate system/framework/tools
suitable for data collection, monitoring and evaluation of the Authority’s projects and
programmes

9. Monitor and evaluate the Authority’s programmes/policies to inform the policy
decision making process and enhance implementation

10. Participate in the preparation of the Budget Framework paper and Ministerial
Statements

11. Monitor Budget performance of the Authority

12. Spearhead the review of Strategic Plans

13. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Planner
(Manager Policy & Planning)

Qualifications

(a) A Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either economics or statistics or Quantitative
economics

(b) A Masters Degree and post graduate diploma in a related filled will be an added
advantage

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience served at the level of economist in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization

Competencies

a) Technical Good Interpersonal and communication, Computer skills.
b) Well-developed skills in economics and project planning and Management.
c) Understanding of government planning and budgeting processes
d) Has a good grasp of government policies

Behavioral

– Self driven
– Works as a team member to achieve desired results
– High level of professionalism and integrity
– Maintain high level of confidentiality

How to apply

Soft copy applications to be sent to info@uwrsa.go.ug  and hr@uwrsa.go.ug . Or hand delivered to Kingdom Kampala/ 4th Floor Leftwing /Plot 31-39, Nile Avenue Kampala. Tel; +256 414 287190 / 256 80011522 (Toll Free)

 

PLEASE SHARE TO