Principal Officer Careers – Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

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Job Title:  Principal Officer

Organisation: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous agency of Government responsible for maintenance, coordination, supervising and monitoring of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of standardised statistical information. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to explore and address compliance risks with in the Bureau.
  • Design tools/mechanisms for monitoring compliance with internal policies and procedures and recommend appropriate measures for non-compliance.
  • Analyze, evaluate and report on compliance risks identified/ incidents and escalate where necessary to ensure mitigation.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented compliance controls/ mitigation measures and ensure timely reporting of the emerging risks.
  • Design and undertake operational compliance awareness programs to improve the culture of compliance.
  • Plan and coordinate periodic training programs in compliance and ethics for all staff.
  • Review Departmental, Project Risk Registers and Key Investment to ensure Compliance Obligations are met.
  • Spear head the design and implementation of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)/ Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
  • Preparation of Censuses, Surveys, Projects and Key Investment Compliance Obligation Management Plans.
  • Consolidate the department’s annual budget, workplan, procurement plan, and training plan.
  • Supervise, develop staff in the department and conduct performance appraisals.
  • Prepare and submit timely accountability for resources.
  • Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, MSC Risk Management or any other relevant field.
  • A Post graduate Diploma in a quantitative discipline, risk management or relevant field an added advantage.
  • An honors Degree in Computer Science, Finance and Accounting, Statistics, IT or any other relevant field
  • Certified ISO 31000 Risk Management Professional
  • A member of Risk and Compliance Management Professional Body
  • Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification is an added advantage
  • ACCA/CPA/CFA/Actual studies/the Institute of Internal Auditors/Institute of Risk Management. Analytical, Report writing, Communication skills in addition to knowledge in auditing skills.
  • Must be knowledgeable in the use of computer including the use of applications and relevant auditing or financial management packages
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and proactively when managing competing priorities.
  • High level of confidentiality and maturity
  • Excellent analytical skills and keenness to details
  • Integrity and objectivity
  • In-depth knowledge of operational audit

 

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the required profile, please see the job details on the UBOS Website and submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website.

 

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Deadline: 15th August 2023

 

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Date Posted 2023-08-03
Valid Through 2023-08-15
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala, 0256, Uganda

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