Senior Research Officer
2025-05-23T06:14:28+00:00
Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)
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6th floor, Communications House, Plot 1 Colville Street
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Public Administration, and Government
Admin & Office
2025-06-06T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Job Purpose
To undertake research and disseminate information on Free Zones
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1) Conducting annual Enterprise Surveys to establish the performance of Free Zones;
2) Preparing the Annual Report of the Authority;
3) Developing and implementing an annual Research Agenda to inform Policy and Strategy for the growth and development of Free Zones;
4) Carrying out Market Research and Intelligence on Products and Export markets for Free Zones;
5) Developing value chains in Sectors and Products to support the Marketing of Free Zones;
6) Creating strategic partnerships with Policy & Research Organizations/ Institutions to increase research and information dissemination on Free Zones; and
7) Preparing Policy Papers and Briefs on Free Zones to inform policy formulation and decision making on matters affecting Free Zones
Person Specifications
(a) Academic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in either Economics, Statistics or Quantitative Economics from a recognized University.
(b) Work Experience
A minimum of three (3) years' working experience at the level of Research Officer in Government or a reputable institution.
(c) Competencies
(i) Technical
• Research skills
• Analytical skills
• Planning, Organizing and coordinating
• Information Communication Technology
• Human Resources Management
(ii) Behavioral
• Team work
• Concern for Quality and Standards
• Accountability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
1) Conducting annual Enterprise Surveys to establish the performance of Free Zones; 2) Preparing the Annual Report of the Authority; 3) Developing and implementing an annual Research Agenda to inform Policy and Strategy for the growth and development of Free Zones; 4) Carrying out Market Research and Intelligence on Products and Export markets for Free Zones; 5) Developing value chains in Sectors and Products to support the Marketing of Free Zones; 6) Creating strategic partnerships with Policy & Research Organizations/ Institutions to increase research and information dissemination on Free Zones; and 7) Preparing Policy Papers and Briefs on Free Zones to inform policy formulation and decision making on matters affecting Free Zones
• Research skills • Analytical skills • Planning, Organizing and coordinating • Information Communication Technology • Human Resources Management (ii) Behavioral • Team work • Concern for Quality and Standards • Accountability • Ethics and Integrity • Communicating Effectively
(a) Academic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in either Economics, Statistics or Quantitative Economics from a recognized University. (b) Work Experience A minimum of three (3) years' working experience at the level of Research Officer in Government or a reputable institution.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Research Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 6 2025
Duty Station:
6th floor, Communications House, Plot 1 Colville Street | kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To undertake research and disseminate information on Free Zones
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1) Conducting annual Enterprise Surveys to establish the performance of Free Zones;
2) Preparing the Annual Report of the Authority;
3) Developing and implementing an annual Research Agenda to inform Policy and Strategy for the growth and development of Free Zones;
4) Carrying out Market Research and Intelligence on Products and Export markets for Free Zones;
5) Developing value chains in Sectors and Products to support the Marketing of Free Zones;
6) Creating strategic partnerships with Policy & Research Organizations/ Institutions to increase research and information dissemination on Free Zones; and
7) Preparing Policy Papers and Briefs on Free Zones to inform policy formulation and decision making on matters affecting Free Zones
Person Specifications
(a) Academic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in either Economics, Statistics or Quantitative Economics from a recognized University.
(b) Work Experience
A minimum of three (3) years' working experience at the level of Research Officer in Government or a reputable institution.
(c) Competencies
(i) Technical
• Research skills
• Analytical skills
• Planning, Organizing and coordinating
• Information Communication Technology
• Human Resources Management
(ii) Behavioral
• Team work
• Concern for Quality and Standards
• Accountability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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