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Officer Research and Innovations (UICT7) job at Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Jul-23
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Officer Research and Innovations (UICT7) 2025-07-23T05:49:36+00:00 Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1342/logo/Uganda%20Institute%20of%20Information%20and%20Communications%20Technology%20(%20UICT%20).jpeg https://student.uict.ac.ug/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Education, and Training Management 2025-07-31T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 To support research coordination activities by performing data collection, analysis, and documentation while contributing to innovative ICT-based research solutions in alignment with institutional objectives. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Research Coordination & Automation - Align research activities with UICT’s strategic focus.
- Support the automation of research management processes.
2. Applied Research & Innovation - Develop and implement applied research models and ICT-based tools.
- Identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for UICT’s research participation.
3. Research Execution - Conduct data collection, entry, and analysis for research projects.
- Draft research reports, policy briefs, and executive summaries.
4. Stakeholder Engagement - Facilitate research forums and present findings to stakeholders.
- Coordinate dissemination through publications and meetings.
5. ICT Integration & Digital Solutions - Research innovative ICT approaches for institutional programs.
- Support integration of digital technologies in education and other sectors.
6. Partnerships & Collaboration - Assist in research-related partnerships and technical cooperation.
- Promote interdisciplinary research (ICT with health, agriculture, etc.).
7. Innovation Management - Organize hackathons, innovation challenges, and student incubators.
8. General Duties - Perform other assigned research-related tasks.
Key Result Areas (KRAs) - Research Strategy Implementation – Alignment with institutional goals.
- Applied Research & Innovation – Development of ICT-based solutions.
- Research Execution – Quality data collection and analysis.
- Documentation & Publications – Reports, policy briefs, and abstracts.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Effective knowledge sharing.
- Technical R&D – ICT integration in research initiatives.
- Collaboration & Partnerships – Cross-sectoral research networks.
- General Support – Flexibility in research duties.
Person Specifications Education & Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Research Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related ICT field.
- Master’s degree (added advantage).
- Certifications in research methodologies, project management, or IT (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CRA – preferred).
Experience - 2+ years in research, innovation, or ICT roles (academic/industry).
- Proven experience in:
- Applied research and model development.
- Data analysis tools (SPSS, R, Python, Stata).
- Research publication and funding proposals.
Skills & Attributes Technical Skills: - Strong research methodologies and data collection techniques.
- Proficiency in statistical software and ICT innovations.
- Project management and proposal writing.
Soft Skills: - Analytical and critical thinking.
- Excellent communication and writing.
- Collaboration and problem-solving.
Professional Qualities: - Detail-oriented and adaptable.
- Continuous learning mindset.
JOB-688077f00699e Vacancy title:
Officer Research and Innovations (UICT7) Jobs at:
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025 Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: To support research coordination activities by performing data collection, analysis, and documentation while contributing to innovative ICT-based research solutions in alignment with institutional objectives. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Research Coordination & Automation - Align research activities with UICT’s strategic focus.
- Support the automation of research management processes.
2. Applied Research & Innovation - Develop and implement applied research models and ICT-based tools.
- Identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for UICT’s research participation.
3. Research Execution - Conduct data collection, entry, and analysis for research projects.
- Draft research reports, policy briefs, and executive summaries.
4. Stakeholder Engagement - Facilitate research forums and present findings to stakeholders.
- Coordinate dissemination through publications and meetings.
5. ICT Integration & Digital Solutions - Research innovative ICT approaches for institutional programs.
- Support integration of digital technologies in education and other sectors.
6. Partnerships & Collaboration - Assist in research-related partnerships and technical cooperation.
- Promote interdisciplinary research (ICT with health, agriculture, etc.).
7. Innovation Management - Organize hackathons, innovation challenges, and student incubators.
8. General Duties - Perform other assigned research-related tasks.
Key Result Areas (KRAs) - Research Strategy Implementation – Alignment with institutional goals.
- Applied Research & Innovation – Development of ICT-based solutions.
- Research Execution – Quality data collection and analysis.
- Documentation & Publications – Reports, policy briefs, and abstracts.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Effective knowledge sharing.
- Technical R&D – ICT integration in research initiatives.
- Collaboration & Partnerships – Cross-sectoral research networks.
- General Support – Flexibility in research duties.
Person Specifications Education & Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Research Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related ICT field.
- Master’s degree (added advantage).
- Certifications in research methodologies, project management, or IT (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CRA – preferred).
Experience - 2+ years in research, innovation, or ICT roles (academic/industry).
- Proven experience in:
- Applied research and model development.
- Data analysis tools (SPSS, R, Python, Stata).
- Research publication and funding proposals.
Skills & Attributes Technical Skills: - Strong research methodologies and data collection techniques.
- Proficiency in statistical software and ICT innovations.
- Project management and proposal writing.
Soft Skills: - Analytical and critical thinking.
- Excellent communication and writing.
- Collaboration and problem-solving.
Professional Qualities: - Detail-oriented and adaptable.
- Continuous learning mindset.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 60 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now
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