Senior Research and Innovation Officer
2026-03-02T05:25:23+00:00
Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board
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https://www.uvtab.go.ug/
FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Science & Engineering, Education, Civil & Government, Business Operations
2026-03-16T17:00:00+00:00
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BACKGROUND
The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) is a national TVET assessment body established by an Act of Parliament (TVET Act 2025), operationalised by Statutory Instrument No. 25 of 2025 to provide a standardized, credible, and inclusive framework for the development and management of TVET curriculum, assess, and certify competencies in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Established in 2025, UVTAB is committed to building a strong reputation for high-quality, credible, and transparent assessment and certification services.
The Board aims to provide individuals and the world of work with recognized skills and qualifications that promote industrial productivity, employability, and socio-economic transformation in line with Uganda’s National Development Plan IV (NDP IV) and Uganda Vision 2040.
In fulfilling its mandate, the Board upholds the values of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork and collaborations, transparency and accountability, quality and innovation, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement, ensuring that assessment systems remain responsive to the dynamic needs of the world of work and emerging occupational standards.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Research and Innovation Officer
Jobs at:
Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 16 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
BACKGROUND
The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) is a national TVET assessment body established by an Act of Parliament (TVET Act 2025), operationalised by Statutory Instrument No. 25 of 2025 to provide a standardized, credible, and inclusive framework for the development and management of TVET curriculum, assess, and certify competencies in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Established in 2025, UVTAB is committed to building a strong reputation for high-quality, credible, and transparent assessment and certification services.
The Board aims to provide individuals and the world of work with recognized skills and qualifications that promote industrial productivity, employability, and socio-economic transformation in line with Uganda’s National Development Plan IV (NDP IV) and Uganda Vision 2040.
In fulfilling its mandate, the Board upholds the values of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork and collaborations, transparency and accountability, quality and innovation, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement, ensuring that assessment systems remain responsive to the dynamic needs of the world of work and emerging occupational standards.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested applicants can access the full job descriptions and specifications on the UVTAB WEBSITE. This should contain a Curriculum vitae with telephone contacts, and any other information that may be required, names and addresses of referees, copies of relevant academic documents certified within a period not later than June 2025, addresses, most recent and clear scanned passport-size photograph should be attached not later than Monday, 16th March, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Applications should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB). The Job title and Reference Number should be clearly indicated.
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