Senior Economist Job Vacancy at Makerere University in Kampala

JOB TITLE: SENIOR ECONOMIST (1)

Job Roles: Facilitate Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation

Reports to: Director Planning

Salary Scale: M5

Tenure of Appointment: Permanent


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(i) Provide technical assistance to Colleges and Non-Teaching Units in regard to development and review of strategic and operational plans
(ii) Collect, maintain, analyze, interpret and disseminate data and information pertaining to support functions of the University.
(iii) Analyze data on staff and students on academic programmes for determination of instructional workload.
(iv) Carry out staff and student forecast planning
(v) Develop and maintains a database of institutional performance indicators appropriate for decision making and planning in the different domains of the University’s core and support functions in liaison with the respective heads of support units
(vi) Collect, analyze , interpret and disseminate data and information on identified measures of institutional strategic performance in the domain of research and innovations , Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and Networking and Internationalization
(vii) Guide the University ‘s participation in the development of Budget Framework Paper/Ministerial policy Statement and Sector Performance Reporting for submission to the Ministry of Education and Sports
(viii) Provide expert consultation on all matters related to unit costs of academic programs including tuition and other fees
(ix) Undertake budgetary analysis to establish trends and patterns of funding, allocation and expenditure for the service of the University’s core and support functions as articulated in the University strategy
(x) Undertake research on cost reduction measures in relation to various programmes , services and policies of the University.
(xi) Participate in preparation of a cost benefit analysis statement for all the new programs and services and other innovations proposed by the University’s central administration, academic and non-teaching Units
(xii) Determine the financial implications of the University strategy and other initiatives
(xiii) Document and quantify funding by source including development partners
(xiv) Monitor and forecast student and staff trends and identify research and data needs to support the core functions of the university.
(xv) Carry out analysis of student attrition , repetition, completion and graduation rates on all undergraduate and graduate programs in the University
(xvi) Carry out institutional surveys in the University
(xvii) Prepare position papers and quarterly and yearly financial performance reports to inform university planning and decision making regarding budget, financing and cost reduction measures
(xviii) Supervision and Mentoring of junior staff
(xix) Participates in the preparation of the Fact Book
(xx) Participates in the preparation of the University Annual Report
(xxi) Performs any other duties assigned by the Director

KEY OUTPUTS
(i) Analytical Reports
(ii) FTSE/Workload database
(iii) Annual Report
(iv) Fact Book
(v) Database of physical infrastructure, academic space, equipment and information communication technology facilities
(vi) Budget and Budget Framework Paper
(vii) Ministerial Policy Statement
(viii) Program Costing and Development
(ix) Database on funding by Government and Development Partners

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
•A Masters’ degree in Educational Policy, Planning and Management , Economics or Business Administration
•Minimum of 3 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 relations

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

Senior Performance Officer Job Vacancy at Makerere University in Kampala

Job Title: Senior Performance Officer

Reports to: Manager Human Resources

Salary Scale: M 5

Role: To initiate, develop, implement and update performance management and control systems for senior support staff in line with HR policy.

Key Results Areas:
1. Review and administer the remuneration system of senior support staff of the University in line with HR policy.
2. Develop and implement an induction system for new senior support staff in line with the HR policy.
3. Initiate, implement and review Terms and conditions of Service and regulations of senior support staff in line with HR policy.
4. Monitor the implementation of performance appraisal system for the senior support staff.
5. Resolve senior support staff conflicts in line with HR policy.

Person Specification;
Academic Professional Qualifications

Honours Bachelors Degree preferably in Human Resource Management or Business Studies or Arts/Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution

Any of the following Masters degrees from a recognized institution:
Human Resources Management
Organisational and Industrial Psychology
Management or Organisational Development
Human Resource Management in Education
MBA (Human Resource Management option)

(b) Essential skills/Competencies
Must be computer literate
Proven Counselling skills
Good Interpersonal and Communication skills

(c) Experience
Not less than 6-years of employee performance administration or HRM work in a reputable organization

(d)Desirable qualities/Added advantage

Data Analytical skills
Familiarity with the Labour Laws
Familiarity with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act

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

Economist/Statistician Job Vacancy at Makerere University in Kampala

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