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Job Summary

Job Title:
Manager – Research and Innovation
Employer:
Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB)
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
social science jobs
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Monday, 16 March 2026

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The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) is a national TVET assessment body established by an Act of Parliament (TVET Act 2025), operationalised by Statutory Instrument No. 25 of 2025 to provide a standardized, credible, and inclusive framework for the development and management of TVET curriculum, assess, and certify competencies in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Established in 2025, UVTAB is committed to building a strong reputation for high-quality, credible, and transparent assessment and certification services. The Board aims to provide individuals and the world of work with recognized skills and qualifications that promote industrial productivity, employability, and socio-economic transformation in line with Uganda’s National Development Plan IV (NDP IV) and Uganda Vision 2040. In fulfilling its mandate, the Board upholds the values of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork and collaborations, transparency and accountability, quality and innovation, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement, ensuring that assessment systems remain responsive to the dynamic needs of the world of work and emerging occupational standards.

Full-time

Deadline: 

16 Mar 2026

Manager – Research and Innovation Job at Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB)

Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB)

Job Description

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS

In accordance with Section 2.5(c) of the UVTAB Human Resource Management Manual, which provides for recruitment through various methods, including external Advertisement, the Board seeks to strengthen its human resource capacity by filling existing vacancies. 

Accordingly, Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) hereby invites applications from eligible person(s) to apply for the following vacant positions:

To provide strategic leadership and technical guidance in planning, implementing, and managing research and innovation functions at UTVAB.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

1. Developing and implementing research and innovation policies, strategies, and frameworks.

2. Designing and coordinating research studies, tracer studies, and labour market analyses to inform TVET planning.

3. Leading the identification, incubation, and scaling of innovative approaches, technologies, and practices in TVET.

4. Coordinating collaborations with training institutions, industry partners, and other stakeholders on joint research and innovation projects.

5. Managing the dissemination of research findings, reports, and policy briefs to support evidence-based decision-making.

6. Supervising, mentoring, and guiding staff within the Research and Innovation function.

7. Monitoring and evaluating the impact of research and innovation initiatives on UVTAB programs and national TVET Systems.

8. Preparing reports, briefs, and recommendations for management and stakeholders.

9. Staying updated on emerging trends, global best practices, and innovations in TVET research and innovation.

10. Ensuring integrity, accuracy, and professionalism in all research and innovation activities.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

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 March2026 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.

P.O.BOX 1499, Kampala Plot 891

Kigobe Road, Kyambogo Hill

Email: info@uvtab.go.ug

Phone: 0392 002468

Whatsapp: 0784 347366

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