Research Officer Job Vacancy at Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Actively participate in the assessment and update of the current research strategy to ensure focus in the identification and implementation of PPDA research activities.
• Take part in compiling and documenting of lessons and best practices for PPDA so that policy and programming are informed and kept relevant.
• Actively participate in the development of data collection tools for PPDA research and other research related programme activities.
• Participate in the interpretation of research data and writing of research/survey reports from studies conducted by PPDA or collaborating teams as delegated by the Senior Research Officer.
• Periodically engage in identification of research implementation gaps and provide relevant input into research strategy development for effective conduct of research activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the PPDA Research Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics or Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences and any other related discipline
• Credits in both Mathematics and English at O’ Level.
• Previous experience in monitoring, evaluation in research (tools and framework development) is an added advantage.
• Computer literacy with knowledge in the use of statistical packages (SPSS, STATA, Ms Excel etc.) is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills
• Skills in Information Handling and Filing
• Good Information Technology/ Computer Skills
• Managing Learning
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Preparing Instruction

How to Apply: 

All qualified candidates should send their envelopes clearly marked “Application for the Post of ………………..” with an application letter and detailed CV indicating three independent referees; copies of academic certificates and one (1) current Passport photograph should be submitted to:

The Executive Director,

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,

Plot 37 Nakasero Road, 5th Floor. UEDCL Tower

P.O. Box 3925, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: 1^st July, 2016