The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)is a semi-autonomous body established by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics Act, 1998, to promote the production of reliable official statistics and ensure the development and maintenance of the National Statistical System (NSS). The mandate of the Bureau is the production, coordination and dissemination of official statistics.
The Bureau intends to conduct The Uganda Business Inquiry (UBI). It is therefore seeking to recruit highly competent, motivated, results oriented, dynamic, team players of good character and high integrity to carry out the survey.

Directorate : Economic Statistics
Department : Economic Censuses & Survey0rs
Job Title : Field Interviewer
Number of Vacancies : 64
Job Ref : UBOS/UBI/FI/21
Terms of Employment : Temporary Appointment
Duration : Six (6) months
Reporting : Field Supervisor

Key Duties and Responsibility:
• Identify and interview selected respondents as per the enumeration manuals and survey data collection tools
• Read and correctly interpret Financial Statements
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of responses obtained from survey respondents
• Validate the data collected by checking for errors daily
• Submit duly completed questionnaires to the Team Leader
• Ensure confidentiality of all data collected
• Write field reports highlighting the unique scenarios encountered

• Ensure safety, efficient and effective use of all survey material including equipment allocated to you
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Academic Qualifications And Other Requirements

• A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or any other
• Business related courses from a recognized Institution.
• A credit in Mathematics and English at O-levelis a MUST.
• Should have participated in data collection exercises for at least one year with a credible organisation.
• Prior use of computers or other digital devices for data collection is an added advantage.

Skills And Other Attributes
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of basics accounting is a MUST
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good inter-personal skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Leadership and team dynamics skills; and
• • Presentation skills
• Should be physically fit and able to walk for long distances