About Organisation:

The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is a cabinet-level government ministry responsible for managing, securing, and sustaining Uganda’s water resources, environmental assets, and climate-resilience infrastructure. Headquartered along Plot 3-7, Kabalega Crescent / Port Bell Road in Luzira, Kampala, it works closely with agencies like the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).

Job Summary: To ensure timely and accurate entry of water quality data into the national water quality database and maintain integrity of the databases

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for routine entry of water quality data onto the database
• Quality assures all data entries into the database
• Follows data entry techniques and procedures to maintain data quality
• Secures data by creating data backups on periodic basis
• Responds to information access and data retrieval requests from authorized personnel
• Assists in developing and maintaining improved records within the National Water Quality Database system
• Produces automated data entry and integration reports
• Generates statistical reports periodically
• Tests new database systems by performing mock data entry tasks
• Provides technical backup support to the databases in Regional Laboratories
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An Ordinary Diploma in Science Technology with a bias in Chemistry or Bio-chemistry, Telecommunications or Computer Science.
• A Bachelor of Science and Technology in Chemistry or Information Technology is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years working experience in data entry and management.
• Use of spread sheets and other computer packages, experience in transcribing, Organization, Typing, Data Entry Skills, paying attention to Detail and being able to Analyze Information

Required Competences and Skills

• Team work: Works cooperatively and collaboratively.
• Initiative: Proactive, open to new ideas and champions innovation.
• Result Orientation: Takes up duty willingly and produces results.
• Communication: Actively listens and speaks respectfully.
• Integrity: Is open and honest and provides quality services without need for inducements.
• Time management: Always in time and accomplishes tasks in time.
• Loyalty: Complies with lawful instructions of Supervisor and is able to provide ongoing support to Supervisors tasks.
• Customer care: Responds well and attends to clients. Reflects a good image for the Public service
• Able to maintain confidentiality as required by the Laboratory Quality Management System

Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three referees. Applications should be addressed to the

Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Water and Environment,

Old Port Bell Road, Luzira

P. O Box 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Registry

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.