Statistician Job Available at National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U)

Apply Before: Wednesday, 18th June, 2025

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Job Summary

National Information Technology Authority is hiring a competent Statistician. Department: IT Data Management and Research. Job Summary is to collect, store, analyse, interpret, and disseminate Information Technology data and translate it into knowledge that shall be used for planning, smart decision making, monitoring and evaluation, performance evaluation, and reporting.

Field	Details
Company	NITA-U
Work Setting	On-site
Location	Kampala Uganda
Employment Type	Full-time
Salary	N-5
Number Of Vacancies	01
Apply Before	18th June, 2025
Job Category	Stastician Jobs
Level of Education	Bachelor's Degree in; Statistics, Statistics and Economics, Or a related field
Experience	Check Details

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Roles

• Identify National IT Data Requirements to inform policy, planning, and decision-making. 

• Design and implement a comprehensive IT Data Framework, including systems and tools for data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination.

• Plan and conduct national IT survey, IT Needs Assessments, Impact Assessments, and other surveys in line with NITA-U mandate. 

• Prepare and present survey reports to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and relevance of insights.

• Establish and maintain research collaborations with academic/other institutions to conduct research in IT.

• Lead the development and maintenance of a National IT Database for centralized access to reliable IT data.

• Compile periodic Statistical reports in line with NITA-U’s mandate and reporting requirement.

• Review, implement, monitor, and evaluate the NITA-U Strategic Plan for Statistics, ensuring alignment with the Plan for National Statistical Development (PNSD).

• Coordinate responses to external research inquiries and provide technical support to internal supervisors and key stakeholders, including Parliament, the Ministry of ICT & NG, civil society, academia, and industry.

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Position Requirements

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics (B Stat) or Statistics & Economics (BSc. Stat/Econ), closely related qualification.

• Postgraduate qualification and/or professional certification in statistics or a related area is an added advantage.

• Membership in the Uganda Statistical Society or any other is an added advantage.

Experience

• A Minimum of three (3) years’ experience coordinating research activities in a reputable Public or Private Organization.

Technical Expertise

• Proficient in analytical thinking and problem-solving across social and policy research contexts.

• Skilled in using statistical management tools (e.g., SPSS, STATA, Excel, R) for data analysis and visualization.

• Strong stakeholder management capabilities- engaging with both internal and external partners to align research outcomes with organizational objectives.

• Excellent in documentation and report writing, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance.

Nature and Scope

• Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication skills

• Demonstrates an organized and methodical approach to tasks and project delivery.

• Capable of using various systems, tools, and applications relevant to research and data management.

• Actively seeks self-improvement and professional development opportunities.

Application Procedure

• Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form which can be downloaded from the NITA official website https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.

The Executive Director,

National Information Technology

Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),

Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)

P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda

Tel: 0417 801 038

 via email: hr@nita.go.ug

• The deadline for applications for the positions is 18th June 2025 (Not later than

1700 hrs. Local Time). 

• Only Soft copy applications will be accepted, and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above). 

FEEDBACK

• Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling, or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in one’s favour, will automatically lead to the disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.    

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