Job Details (SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER)

 

                                                           

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

     Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Public Service.

     Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 6th June, 2022. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed at http://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 

1.  Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)         Apply ON-LINE.

b)         Scan and submit relevant documents on-line.

c)         Attach relevant documents namely; “O” and “A” Level Certificates, Bachelor’s and Post Graduate (where applicable), Degree Transcripts and Certificates as well as Employment letters for posts where working experience is required.

d)         Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

e)         Officers serving in the Public Service are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officers.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

 

2.   Application Process

i)               Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

ii)             Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

iii)           If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile

iv)           Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)             View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”

vi)           Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one post

 

3.   Please Note: -

 

a)   Only applications submitted on-line shall be considered.

b)   Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. 

c)    Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates of “O” and “A” level, Degree and Post Graduate (where applicable) transcripts and Certificates as well as letters of employment for positions where working experience is required plus National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.

d)  Short listed Officers serving in the Public Service should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal reports / Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.

e)    Applicants who will not be contacted upon completion of the Selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

f)    In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

             Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

 -         Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.

     -        Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and     Project Management Skills.

 

 


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Education and Sports
Post
SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
Permanent
Vacancies
2
Reference
HRM 48/272/01
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences; or Social Work and Social Administration (SWASA); or Public Policy; or Law; or Economics; or Quantitative Economics; or Statistics; or Development Studies from a recognized University /Institution Possession of a Masters Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience, at the level of Research Officer in Policy and Planning related department; or Research and Development in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Research Officer for performing the following duties:-

-       Applying a range of research techniques to gather relevant information, including document analysis, surveys, case studies and interviews;

-       Undertaking thorough and comprehensive literature reviews and adopting best practices in conducting education related research;

-       Developing electronic education databases to gather and analyze learning data, in conjunction with other dimensions of quality such as context, teaching and learning environment, and learner characteristics and learning outcomes;

-       Collating and analyzing data using mathematical, statistical and analytical models to find patterns that may improve the education sector and inform policy making;

-       Compiling information drawn from the data to help managers see the business value, prepare communications, such as reports and presentations, to provide insights on what the data reveals to facilitate decision-making;

-       Designing methods and strategies to capture, store and manage educational data (school data on student attendance and achievement, teacher attrition and absenteeism, and resources, information on teachers’ classroom practices and contribution to student outcomes, and on their own performance as rated by supervisors;

-       Collecting and analyzing data on demographics, learner preferences, educational needs and business habits in the education and sports sector;

-       Examining data and running simulations to identify patterns that may reveal future trends in the education and sports sector;

-       Assisting in formulation of Policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures for research and development in the education and sports sector;

-       Collecting data from various sources, including internally from workers with specialized knowledge on issues that need solutions. For instance, gaps in student achievement and service provision, data helps to identify underserved and underperforming groups.

-       Any other duties as assigned from time to time.


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