Research and Market Development Officer

Eligibility Requirements:

• An upper second- or first-class Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution/university in;
  
• Economics
  
• Statistics
  
• Commerce
  
• Business Administration (Finance)
  
• Or any other related subject
  
• At least one (1) year’s relevant work experience, preferably in the capital markets industry, with broad knowledge or interest in capital markets.
  

• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses and surveys to identify bottlenecks in Uganda’s capital markets and propose data-driven reforms.
  
• Undertake action-based research to demonstrate the business case for market-based financing among external stakeholders.
  
• Research and identify opportunities for new capital markets instruments to deepen and diversify the Ugandan market.
  
• Develop evidence-based research papers that directly support the evolution and reform of the existing regulatory framework.
  
• Monitor global technological trends to ensure Uganda’s capital markets remain competitive and secure.
  
• Communicate research findings to intermediaries, industry/trade associations and professional bodies on the existence and benefits of market-based financing, and investing in capital markets.
  
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.