REF: UVTAB/REC-EXT/039/01/2026
Job Title
Research and Innovation Officer
Salary Scale
UVTAB 5
Division
Division of Research and Innovation
Reports to
Senior Research and Innovation Officer
Responsible for
None
Job Purpose
To implement research plans and agendas for UVTAB.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Collecting data on the UVTAB activities to support policy development.
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Assisting in the generation of statistics reports on examinations
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Storing research reports
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Identifying potential partners and build strong relationships with them.
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Developing grant proposals and assist in grant submission processes.
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Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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Collecting data on the UVTAB activities to support policy development.
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Assisting in the generation of statistics reports on examinations.
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Stringing research reports.
Person Specifications
a) Qualifications
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An Honours Bachelors of 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.
b) Experience
Nil
c) Competences
(i) Technical
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Concern about Quality
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Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases
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Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of Research
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Records and information management
(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
