Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 19 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
A. JOB PURPOSE
To support the development of long-term organizational strategy, coordinate planning, monitor and report on implementation of the strategic plan and conduct research and sector development activities in the Authority

B. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct research and surveys on National Retirement Benefits Sector strategies, Plans, Programs and Initiatives in line with the URBRA mandate;
• Monitor the collection and analysis of Retirement Benefits Sector data and information
• Facilitate the development of retirement benefits sector products through research
• Conduct research studies and surveys aimed at assessing, evaluating and establishing new policies, products, systems and strategies for sector development.
• Manage the development and evaluation of the Authority’s strategic plan and ensure alignment with sector and Government policies, strategies and priorities.
• Coordinate the preparation and undertake the periodic review, and monitor the implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan.
• Coordinate the budget preparation process, including the timely submission of; the Authority’s Budget Framework Paper (BFP), Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS), and related statutory reports for necessary approvals.
• Conduct annual evaluations and impact evaluation studies of URBRA programs and initiatives.
• Oversee think tank related activities through collaborative research and ensure timey publication of research papers on emerging issues relating to the retirement benefits sector
• Prepare quarterly and annual institutional and sector performance reports.
• Facilitate the implementation of quality assurance processes, and promote a quality mind-set across the Authority.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, approval and implementation of standard operating procedures, ISO standards and other quality management specification.
• Ensure that data from the retirement benefits industry is collected, verified, analysed and interpreted and periodic reports such as quarterly and annual statistical reports are produced.
• Develop mechanisms for tracking fundamental economic and other strategic developments in the local and international economy in order to inform policy.
• Liaise with research associates from research institutions and agencies, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders to design and implement relevant research.
• Collect, verify and analyse data/information on the retirement benefits business and the industry as a whole.

C. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
1. Minimum Qualifications
• Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Social sciences or related fields from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any of the above fields, from a recognized institution.

2. Desirable Qualifications
• Professional qualification in M&E and (or) risk management from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a recognized Professional body.

D. EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of Seven (7) years relevant work experience, 4 (four) of which must have been served at Senior Officer level or equivalent level in Government or the financial services industry with knowledge of retirement benefits sector.
• Demonstrated Research and Report writing experience. Must provide evidence of having conducted at least two research studies

E. COMPETENCES
1. Technical
• Quantitative research, data planning and visualization,
• Employment of multilevel statistical models
• Digital/social research
• Strategic planning and management
• Analytical skills
• Risk management skills
• Project Management skills

2. Behavioral
• Ethics and Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Innovativeness
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Results and team oriented
• Leadership Skills
• Mentoring and coaching
• Time management


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications complete with an application letter, CV (include names, address and daytime contacts of three referees) and copies of academic certificates by email to recruitment@urbra.go.ug 

The above documents should be attached to the email as one PDF document. Applications should ONLY have the position name in the subject line.
Or hand delivered to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority
Plot 1, Clement Hill Road, 5th Floor
P.O. Box 7561 Kampala, Uganda

The deadline for receiving applications; Friday 2nd June 2023 at 5:00pm
Only candidates who follow the above instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted



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