Senior Research and Sector Development Officer(Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority-URBRA)-Job opportunities in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Research and Sector Development Officer
Organization: Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 24th January, 2014

Reports to: Manager Research and Sector Development

About URBRA:
The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority manages retirement plans for Uganda's public workforce by serving as the fiduciary stewards of the contributions and disbursements of the pension trust funds. In partnership with the state's public employers, we help ensure that they can offer their employees a comprehensive retirement plan that is responsive to their needs and is equitable to all stakeholders.
URBA’s primary mandates include;
Regulate the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes in Uganda in both private and public sector
Supervise institutions which provide retirement benefits products and services
Protect the interest of member and beneficiaries of retirement benefits schemes
Promote the development of the retirement benefits sector
Provide for licensing for custodians, trustees, administration and fund managers of retirement benefits schemes, the appointment of inspectors and interim administrators.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design both qualitative and quantitative research methods to support the work plan of the department
• Conduct extensive research on the retirement benefits sector and Identify emerging problems prevalent in the industry
• Apply selected research outcomes to develop new products and or improve existing one
• Collect and analyze data on customer satisfaction surveys
• Collaborate with stakeholders to set and constantly review the standards on performance for the industry
• Liaise with the Risk and Investment department in conducting research on investment portfolios, comprehensive risk analysis and risk mitigation framework for retirement benefits.
• Liaise with all the departments of the Authority in conducting research for the development of the Retirement Benefits Sector (RBS).
• Conduct research to enhance effective implementation of the mandate of the Authority.
• Develop, implement and monitor systems for conducting market analysis.
• Develop, implement and monitor systems for conducting business and investment analysis.
• Maintain a National database of schemes and other stakeholders.
• Develop systems for monitoring the Retirement Benefit Sector.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must possess a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Law, Commerce, Business Administration
A Master's Degree in Economics. Actuarial Science, Statistics, Law, Commerce, Business Administration will be an added advantage
At least three years' experience in a related field

How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate and would love to contribute to the Ugandan pension sector, please deliver your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to:
The URBRA reception on 3rd Floor,
Plot 1 Clement Hill road, Kampala, Uganda or send via E-mail to recruitment.hr@urbra.go.ug