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About the Organisation
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is the national statistical agency mandated to coordinate, supervise, and monitor the National Statistical System (NSS) to ensure the production of quality, timely, and relevant official statistics for informed decision-making and national development. With a strong reputation for statistical excellence and integrity, UBOS plays a critical role in shaping Uganda’s socio-economic planning by providing data used by government, private sector, civil society, and development partners.
The organization fosters a professional and collaborative work culture that values competence, integrity, and innovation, offering diverse career opportunities, structured training programs, and flexible work arrangements to enhance employee growth and effectiveness. Established by the UBOS Act of 1998, the Bureau has evolved into a modern data-centric institution that leverages advanced technology and international best practices in data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Its business model focuses on decentralization and inclusivity, with statistical offices across all regions of Uganda ensuring nationwide coverage and accessibility.
UBOS is grounded in core values of professionalism, objectivity, user-focus, and accountability, and is committed to corporate social responsibility through promoting statistical literacy, engaging with communities during census and surveys, and supporting evidence-based governance. For more information, visit www.ubos.org.
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous agency of Government responsible for maintenance, coordination, supervising and monitoring of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of standardised statistical information. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Principal Executive Officer job at Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Executive Officer
Organisation: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Reference: UBOS/PEO/01/2025
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Monitor the Compilation/consolidation of information into briefs in preparation for Executive meetings or visits.
Manage the Executive Director’s schedule, appointments and update diary
Monitor the coordination of the Executive Director’s travels, and activities with the rest of the Bureau.
Presentation of the received and summarized contents from the suggestion box(es) and submit them to Executive Director for action.
Receive and guide visitors to the Executive Director’s office. Handle visitors appropriately with good customer care.
Schedule all incoming correspondences to the Executive Director with prioritization and routing them accordingly.
Coordinate and monitor the reservations and bookings for the conference hall, Boardroom and Committee room.
Monitor the correct filling of office documentation and tracking/location.
Monitor and coordinate the Planning, budgeting and management of office logistics.
Monitor petty cash and accountabilities made and requisitions for office supplies.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Post-Graduate Diploma in Law, Management /Administration, Human Resource Management, Protocol and Diplomacy will be an added advantage.
An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Office and information management, Secretarial Studies, SWASA; Social Sciences, Public Administration; Law or Arts or relevant field.
Experience and Other requirements:
6 years’ experience with at least two (2) years at Senior Officer level.
Membership of professional bodies such as Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)
Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) status
Analytical, Interpersonal skills, Report writing, Communication skills.
Must be knowledgeable in the use of computer applications
Proven leadership skills
Objectivity and independence
Possess the ability to work as a team.
Analytical, interpersonal and change management skills.
How to Apply
If you believe you meet the required profile, please see the job details on the UBOS Website and submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website.
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Deadline: 24th January 2025