Research Officer — Statistician(The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda) job opportunity in Uganda

Job title:  Research Officer — Statistician
Company: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Senior Research Officer
Salary Scale: PC 4
Ref: P3/EXT/20/13
Deadline: Friday, 29th November 2013 at 5:00p.m.
About Us:
The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;
    To appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
    To review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications  of persons holding office in Parliament;
    To provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
    To provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
    To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and
    To make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.

Job Summary:
 The Research Officer will provide research services to Members of Parliament, committees and staff.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
    Steer the assigned research teams
    Collect, collate, analyze, document and store research data/ I information
    Produce research reports and briefs to Parliamentary Committees, Members of Parliament and Senior Staff
    Design studies and analyse data in the Department of Research Services
    Participate in the design, maintenance and management of research databases in the Department of Research Services
    Initiate and participate in designing research proposals, concept papers, work plans and budgets for carrying out research activities
    Provide technical support to the Committees when conducting Parliamentary investigations
    Extract, analyze and compile Government assurances
    Analyse Bills and Policies
    Participate in monitoring and evaluation of Government policies, programmes, laws and regulations
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
    The applicant should hold an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Statistics obtained from a recognized University/Institution.
    Excellent research and data analysis skills
    Good analytical and report writing skills.
    Proficiency in computer packages such as SPSS, Epinfo and Microsoft office
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Age Limit: 21 -27 Years

How to Apply:
All applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission, P.O Box 7178 Kampala, Uganda via post or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry, Room No. 112, 1st Floor, South Wing, Parliament of Uganda.

All applicants should endeavor to attach recent passport size photographs, Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts and indicate two (2) competent referees.
Serving Officers in Government institutions should route their applications through their respective Heads of Departments.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.