Fresher Officer Research and Development Jobs – Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

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Job Title:  Officer Research and Development (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Duty Station:  Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Officer Research & Development

 

About US:

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act 2013 to regulate Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Postal sub-sectors. In carrying out its mandate and mission of driving the development of a robust communications sector in the country.

 

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

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To conduct basic data collection and entry within the Unit in strict adherence to research.
  • 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 proposal 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


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related field
  • Two years of hands-on relevant experience in the field of social-economic research and service of 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

 

Behavioral Competencies

  • 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 candidates should complete the online application form and upload their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates at the link below. The CV must include 3 referees including their email address and telephone number.

 

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Deadline: 24th March 2023

 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

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