Senior Economist
2025-05-22T23:13:19+00:00
Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)
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6th Floor, Communications House Plot 1 Colville Street
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Public Administration, and Government
Admin & Office
2025-06-06T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Job Purpose
To study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services by collecting and analyzing data, researching and evaluation trends of economic issues and recommended solutions in the Authority.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1) Researching and analyzing economic issues supporting fiscal and monitory policy management;
2) Conducting surveys, collecting data and preparing in-depth analytical reports in the development public interventions;
3) Analyzing data using mathematical models and statistical techniques
4) Preparing and submitting reports, tables, and charts that present research results to the UFZEPA Planners;
5) Interpreting and forecasting market trends for products in the Authority;
6) Conducting feasibility studies, determining project viability and setting project priorities;
7) Identifying, preparing and evaluating development projects and programs and monitoring their implementation;
8) Providing technical guidance to the Authority and individuals on economic development topics in the Authority;
9) Providing technical support and guidance in designing policies or making recommendations for solving economic problems within the Authority;
10) Providing technical support and guidance to project teams to increase the technical rigor of project deliverables in the Authority.
Person specifications
(a) Academic qualifications A Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in either Economics or Statistics from a recognized University
(b) Working Experience
A Three (3) years’ working experience at Economist level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
(c) Competences
(i) Technical
▪ Strategic Research and Analytical Skills
▪ Critical-thinking skills
▪ Mathematical/Statistical Modeling
▪ Report writing and presentation
▪ Information and Communications Technology
▪ Financial Management
(ii) Behavioral
▪ Ethics and integrity
▪ Communication skills.
▪ Professionalism;
▪ Innovation and self-initiative
▪ Time Management
▪ Coaching and mentoring skills
1) Researching and analyzing economic issues supporting fiscal and monitory policy management; 2) Conducting surveys, collecting data and preparing in-depth analytical reports in the development public interventions; 3) Analyzing data using mathematical models and statistical techniques 4) Preparing and submitting reports, tables, and charts that present research results to the UFZEPA Planners; 5) Interpreting and forecasting market trends for products in the Authority; 6) Conducting feasibility studies, determining project viability and setting project priorities; 7) Identifying, preparing and evaluating development projects and programs and monitoring their implementation; 8) Providing technical guidance to the Authority and individuals on economic development topics in the Authority; 9) Providing technical support and guidance in designing policies or making recommendations for solving economic problems within the Authority; 10) Providing technical support and guidance to project teams to increase the technical rigor of project deliverables in the Authority.
(a) Academic qualifications A Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in either Economics or Statistics from a recognized University (b) Working Experience A Three (3) years’ working experience at Economist level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
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Vacancy title:
Senior Economist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 6 2025
Duty Station:
6th Floor, Communications House Plot 1 Colville Street | kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services by collecting and analyzing data, researching and evaluation trends of economic issues and recommended solutions in the Authority.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1) Researching and analyzing economic issues supporting fiscal and monitory policy management;
2) Conducting surveys, collecting data and preparing in-depth analytical reports in the development public interventions;
3) Analyzing data using mathematical models and statistical techniques
4) Preparing and submitting reports, tables, and charts that present research results to the UFZEPA Planners;
5) Interpreting and forecasting market trends for products in the Authority;
6) Conducting feasibility studies, determining project viability and setting project priorities;
7) Identifying, preparing and evaluating development projects and programs and monitoring their implementation;
8) Providing technical guidance to the Authority and individuals on economic development topics in the Authority;
9) Providing technical support and guidance in designing policies or making recommendations for solving economic problems within the Authority;
10) Providing technical support and guidance to project teams to increase the technical rigor of project deliverables in the Authority.
Person specifications
(a) Academic qualifications A Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in either Economics or Statistics from a recognized University
(b) Working Experience
A Three (3) years’ working experience at Economist level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
(c) Competences
(i) Technical
▪ Strategic Research and Analytical Skills
▪ Critical-thinking skills
▪ Mathematical/Statistical Modeling
▪ Report writing and presentation
▪ Information and Communications Technology
▪ Financial Management
(ii) Behavioral
▪ Ethics and integrity
▪ Communication skills.
▪ Professionalism;
▪ Innovation and self-initiative
▪ Time Management
▪ Coaching and mentoring skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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