REF: UVTAB/REC-EXT/037/01/2026
Job Title
Manager – Research and Innovation
Salary Scale
UVTAB 2(ii)
Division
Division of Research and Innovation
Reports to
Deputy Executive Secretary
Responsible for
Principal Research and Innovation Officer
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and technical guidance in planning, implementing, and managing research and innovation functions at UVTAB.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Developing and implementing research and innovation policies, strategies, and frameworks.
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Designing and coordinating research studies, tracer studies, and labour market analyses to inform TVET planning.
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Leading the identification, incubation, and scaling of innovative approaches, technologies, and practices in TVET.
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Coordinating collaborations with training institutions, industry partners, and other stakeholders on joint research and innovation projects.
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Managing the dissemination of research findings, reports, and policy briefs to support evidence-based decision-making.
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Supervising, mentoring, and guiding staff within the Research and Innovation function.
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Monitoring and evaluating the impact of research and innovation initiatives on UVTAB programs and national TVET systems.
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Preparing reports, briefs, and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
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Staying updated on emerging trends, global best practices, and innovations in TVET research and innovation.
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Ensuring integrity, accuracy, and professionalism in all research and innovation activities.
Person Specifications
a) Qualifications
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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 from a recognized University/Institution.
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A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution.
b) Experience
At least nine (9) years’ experience in managing and carrying out research, three (3) years of which should be at Principal Officer level in a recognized training institution.
c) Competences
(i) Technical
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Strategic Management
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Financial Management
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Leadership skills
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Professionalism
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Knowledge in handling examination matters at institutional level
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Human Resource Management skills
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Good communication skills
(ii) Behavioral
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Efficiency and effectiveness
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Integrity
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Teamwork
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Resilience
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Time management
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Confidentiality
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Interested applicants can access the full job descriptions and specifications on the UVTAB WEBSITE. This should contain a Curriculum vitae with telephone contacts, emails, and any other information that may be required, names and addresses of referees, copies of relevant academic documents certified within a period not later than June 2025, addresses, most recent and clear scanned passport-size photograph should be attached not later than Monday, 16th March, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
- Applications should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB). The Job title and Reference Number should be clearly indicated.
Note:
- Kindly merge your application and all supporting academic documents into a single PDF file not exceeding 5MB.
- Only one combined PDF (maximum 5MB) should be uploaded.
- Interested individuals should click the link below to fill the application form:
https://uvtab.jugglehire.com/jobs
