JOB TITLE: ECONOMIST/STATISTICIAN
Job Role: To provide support in collection, maintenance, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data and information pertaining to planning and decision making.
Reports to: Senior Economist
Salary Scale: M6
Tenure of Appointment: Permanent
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i) Collect, maintain, analyze, interpret and disseminate data and information pertaining to support functions of the University.
(ii) Participates in the analysis of student attrition , repetition and graduation rates on all programs
(iii) Undertake relevant research and write reports
(iv) Participates in the update of Full Time Student Equivalent (FTSEs) database for all Colleges
(v) Participates in the Analysis of instructional contribution of different schools to all undergraduate academic programs
(vi) Participates in the Analysis of demand trends for all academic programs
(vii) Monitor and forecast student and staff trends and identify research and data needs to support the core functions of the university.
(viii) Participates in the preparation of the Fact Book
(ix) Participates in data collection from colleges and non- teaching units for the University’s annual report
(x) Participates in the preparation of the University Annual Report
(xi) Perform any other duties assigned by the Director
KEY OUTPUTS
(i) Research Reports
(ii) Survey Reports
(iii) FTSE and Workload database
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
•A honors Bachelors’ Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics or Business Administration.
•A Masters’ degree in Educational Policy, Planning and Management, Economics or Business Administration.
•Minimum of 2 years working in a corporate planning department preferably in an institution of higher learning
•Demonstrated applied quantitative research, modeling, problem solving, critical and strategic thinking
•Excellent presentation and communication skills
•A team player with good interpersonal relation.
Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O. Box 7062
Closing Date: 5th - August - 2013
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Director MUARIK at Makerere University in Kampala
JOB TITLE: Director MUARIK
Reports: Principal CAES
Duties/Responsibilities
1.Provide professional, technical and administrative guidance to the management of MUARIK.
2.Provide policy advice on appropriate research, technologies and information that promote the image of MUARIK.
3.Develop and implement a strategy on Resources Mobilization to enable the institute have additional funding for research.
4.Provide quarterly forecasts on the performance of each Department in MUARIK.
5.Provide proof of competence in resource mobilization at the end of each financial year.
6.Develop a reporting and sharing system for ease of traceability and follow-up.
7.Develop and implement strategic plans and research programmes and annual budget in line with approved University/College policies.
8.Develop and implement strategic plans and research programmes that strike a balance between academic training, academic staff research and national research interests.
9.Implement effective financial management systems for tracking, monitoring and reporting financial performance against budget to ensure proper management and accountability of funds.
10.Develop a quality assurance strategy along products value chain.
11.Implement effective human resource management systems within the legal framework of Makerere University.
12.Work with private sector to disseminate the good technologies and research applications to the end users.
13.Participate up to 35% of his/her time in scientific research activities.
Required qualifications:
•A PhD in either of the following fields: Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Natural Sciences, Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics.
•At least 5 years experience of Agricultural Research Management
•Evidence of resource mobilization and authorship of grant winning proposals.
•Evidence of applied research experience.
•Evidence of engagement of the Private Sector business community.
•A proven record in research evidenced by publications in internationally recognized journals.
•Knowledge on operations of government and/or university research training institutions.
•Experience of at least 5 years serving a reputable research or academic institution at senior level.
•Provide proof that he/she has experience in human resource management and resource mobilization.
Required attributes:
•Project management skills and experience
•Relevant experience in planning, budgeting and management
•Knowledge of the University’s management system.
•Good interpersonal skills
•Good conceptual skills
•Output-oriented work habits
•Initiative
Age Limit: Applicants should not exceed 55 years of age.
.
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment shall be for a contract period of Five years and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance following appraisal.
Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O. Box 7062
Closing Date: 5th - August - 2013
Reports: Principal CAES
Duties/Responsibilities
1.Provide professional, technical and administrative guidance to the management of MUARIK.
2.Provide policy advice on appropriate research, technologies and information that promote the image of MUARIK.
3.Develop and implement a strategy on Resources Mobilization to enable the institute have additional funding for research.
4.Provide quarterly forecasts on the performance of each Department in MUARIK.
5.Provide proof of competence in resource mobilization at the end of each financial year.
6.Develop a reporting and sharing system for ease of traceability and follow-up.
7.Develop and implement strategic plans and research programmes and annual budget in line with approved University/College policies.
8.Develop and implement strategic plans and research programmes that strike a balance between academic training, academic staff research and national research interests.
9.Implement effective financial management systems for tracking, monitoring and reporting financial performance against budget to ensure proper management and accountability of funds.
10.Develop a quality assurance strategy along products value chain.
11.Implement effective human resource management systems within the legal framework of Makerere University.
12.Work with private sector to disseminate the good technologies and research applications to the end users.
13.Participate up to 35% of his/her time in scientific research activities.
Required qualifications:
•A PhD in either of the following fields: Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Natural Sciences, Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics.
•At least 5 years experience of Agricultural Research Management
•Evidence of resource mobilization and authorship of grant winning proposals.
•Evidence of applied research experience.
•Evidence of engagement of the Private Sector business community.
•A proven record in research evidenced by publications in internationally recognized journals.
•Knowledge on operations of government and/or university research training institutions.
•Experience of at least 5 years serving a reputable research or academic institution at senior level.
•Provide proof that he/she has experience in human resource management and resource mobilization.
Required attributes:
•Project management skills and experience
•Relevant experience in planning, budgeting and management
•Knowledge of the University’s management system.
•Good interpersonal skills
•Good conceptual skills
•Output-oriented work habits
•Initiative
Age Limit: Applicants should not exceed 55 years of age.
.
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment shall be for a contract period of Five years and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance following appraisal.
Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O. Box 7062
Closing Date: 5th - August - 2013
Legal Officer Job Vacancy at Makerere University in Kampala
Job Title: Legal Officer (2)
Scale: M6
Reports: To Senior Legal Officer
Qualifications: (i) Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree in Law and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal
Practice.
Work Experience: Should be an Advocate of High Court with at least two (3) years experience
in legal practice and legal work
Other Essential Qualities.
•Track record of high integrity, dependability, self-motivation and innovativeness.
•Excellent legal writing skills
•Team Player
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Senior Legal Officer in executing the following functions:
•Representing and defending the University in all legal matters.
•Examining legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting law suits
•Gathering evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviews to ascertain facts
•Analyzing the probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
•Drafting suitable contracts, memoranda and partnership.
•Drafting of suitable communications.
•Drafting pleadings and other related court documents
•Recording minutes of Council Committees as my be assigned to him/her.
•Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Senior Legal Officer from time to time.
Age limit: Applicants should not exceed 45-years at the time of submission of the application.
Tenure of appointment: Permanent Terms
Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O. Box 7062
Closing Date: 5th - August - 2013
Scale: M6
Reports: To Senior Legal Officer
Qualifications: (i) Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree in Law and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal
Practice.
Work Experience: Should be an Advocate of High Court with at least two (3) years experience
in legal practice and legal work
Other Essential Qualities.
•Track record of high integrity, dependability, self-motivation and innovativeness.
•Excellent legal writing skills
•Team Player
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Senior Legal Officer in executing the following functions:
•Representing and defending the University in all legal matters.
•Examining legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting law suits
•Gathering evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviews to ascertain facts
•Analyzing the probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
•Drafting suitable contracts, memoranda and partnership.
•Drafting of suitable communications.
•Drafting pleadings and other related court documents
•Recording minutes of Council Committees as my be assigned to him/her.
•Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Senior Legal Officer from time to time.
Age limit: Applicants should not exceed 45-years at the time of submission of the application.
Tenure of appointment: Permanent Terms
Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O. Box 7062
Closing Date: 5th - August - 2013
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