Principal Research Officer job at Local Government Finance Commission

Vacancy title:
Principal Research Officer

Jobs at:
Local Government Finance Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 24 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Salary Scale: LGF-4

Entry Age: 35-45 Years

Reports to: Manager Research

Directly Supervises: Senior Research Officer

Purpose of the Job:

To analyze data, design data analysis tools and coordinate research to keep the Commission abreast with development national policy concerning Local Governments financing and inform the Commission’s Advisory Policy Note to the President.

Key Functions

(1) Carry out research and analysis on policy issues and tender informed technical advice to the LGFC;

(2) Produce well researched technical advice for the directorate of research and policy analysis as a basis for formulating advice on all matters concerning the sharing of revenue between the central and local governments

(3) Liaise with other MDAs to develop cross-sectoral plans and programs

(4) Develop analytical strategic options and guidelines pertaining to the promotion and enforcement of LGFC programs in LGs;

(5) Monitor and evaluate the successes of policy implementation in LGs and give appropriate recommendations for evidence based future approaches;

(6) Conduct statistical and applied research to keep the LGFC abreast of issues at hand;

(7) Evaluate and undertake periodic review of the implementation of policies and accomplishments within the LGFC to ascertain their workability mode;

(8) Collect and analyze data on various projects within the LGFC with a view of establishing relevant information that facilitate improved implementation;

(9) Generate issues for research and related concept notes for the department for presentation to technical committees

(10) Generate issues for research and policy committee of the Commission

(11) Provide Secretariat services to the Research and Policy Committee of the Commission.

PERSON SPECICIFICATIONS

Qualifications

(i) An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized Institution from a recognized institution;

(ii) A Master’s Degree in Economics or Statistics, or MBA, MPA with a bias in Economics, from a recognized Institution

Experience

Must have six (6) years of working experience in the area of research, data analysis and management, three (3) of which must have been at a Senior Level, in a Public or a reputable organization;

Competencies

(i) Technical

• Must have knowledge on Fiscal decentralization
• Understand Intergovernmental fiscal issues
• Possess Monitoring and evaluation Skills
• Understand Public Sector Reform
• Must have knowledge on Revenue enhancement
  Possess Strategic Planning and Budgeting Skills
• Knowledgeable in analytical reviews performance reviews/assessment studies and project implementation reviews
• Must have Research skills
• Possess Report writing skills
• Ability to analyze policy, write reports and Policy Briefs
• Computer literate

(ii) Behavioral

• Self-driven and demonstrated ability to achieve results
• Effective communication
• Time Management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and lead a winning Team
• Ethics and Integrity
• Able to mentor and supervise staff
• Attention to detail
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to effectively manage time

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

All applications must be accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience, present position, and current remuneration, certified professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include a copy of their National Identity Card and three (3) referees (including their names, workplace and contact details). Females are encouraged to apply and applications should be physically delivered to the address below not later than 24th October 2025 or may be submitted through LGFC Email: lgfclgfc.go.ug.

The Commission Secretary,

Local Government Finance Commission

P.O. Box 23143 -Kampala - Uganda

10th Floor, Northern Wing, Workers House

Plot 1 Pilkington Road.