Director Research and Development

Job Summary

To Head the Directorate of Research and Development and as such oversee the Research and Development function of the Board, Consultancy services and the National Assessment of progress in Education so as to inform national educational policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiating, planning and designing a Research Agenda and or a strategic plan for the Directorate that is aligned to institutional goals
• Coordinating and guiding research work related to examinations at Primary and Secondary Levels as well as other aspects of research in the other units of the Board.
• Ensuring that all data related to students’ performance is gathered, analysed securely stored and coordinating publication of reports on students’ performance in examinations.
• Ensuring that research findings and recommendations are disseminated to concerned stakeholders particularly the policy makers.
• Ensuring the documents for awards are prepared and well maintained.
• Coordinating and guiding the activities of National Assessment of Progress in Education and Continuous Assessment, aimed at informing educational policy.
• Coordinating the equating of foreign qualifications to UNEB qualifications.
• Coordinating the Consultancy services of the Board in areas of assessment, education or any other related work
• Promoting data driven improvements in the Board
• Coordinating the production of the UNEB Journal on Assessment and Education
• Overseeing the preparation and monitoring of annual work plans and budgets for the Directorate in line with Board strategic objectives;
• Developing models of best practice with regard to the efficiency and effectiveness of the research, consultancy and quality assurance functions of the Board;
• Promoting work and professional ethics by nurturing the highest standards of employee behavior (professional and work ethics) to promote a good public image of the Board.
• Building internal capacity in research
• Leading and mentoring multidisciplinary Research and Development teams.
• Coordinating performance appraisal of the staff in the Directorate and recommending appropriate action.
• Producing quarterly and annual performance reports of the Directorate as part of the Board’s annual report.

Key Performance Indicators

• Research agenda/programme in place
• Research work related to examinations and students’ performance efficiently and effectively coordinated and conducted.
• Research reports produced and disseminated.
• Data related to students’ performance gathered, analyzed and disseminated.
• Documents for awards prepared and securely stored.
• National Assessment of Progress in Education effectively coordinated, conducted and findings disseminated.
• Equating process is clear and fast.
• Consultancy services actively undertaken.
• UNEB Journal produced

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Hons Bachelor’s degree in education or Arts /Sciences or Social Sciences or management sciences with a post graduate diploma in education or Hons degree in either statistics or economics or a related field.
• Masters’ degree in Education/Statistics/Economics/Management Sciences with special training in Measurement and Evaluation/ statistical analysis or curriculum Development or related field
• A PHD is an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Research, educational planning or curriculum development, at least three of which should have been at the level of head/leader of a research function/programme /project in a reputable educational institution or organization.
• Evidence of research publications in a reputable journal or by a reputable organization.

Skills/Competencies/Attributes

• Research methodology.
• Strong background in quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Leadership/Management skill

How to Apply

All eligible candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs, copies of academic transcripts and certificates, telephone contacts, and addresses of at least three referees in hard copies, delivered to the address below OR submit ALL DOCUMENTS MERGED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE in soft form to [[email protected]](mailto:email@example.com) NOT LATER THAN 5:00 pm of 24th April 2026.

Physical delivery address: The Executive Director Uganda National Examinations Board Plot 35 Martyrs Way – Ntinda P O Box 7066 – KAMPALA