Junior Research Officer job at Tufts Global Inc

Vacancy title:
Junior Research Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Tufts Global Inc

Deadline of this Job:
15 July 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Moroto , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
The Junior Research Officer will work closely with the Senior Resilience Advisor (SRA) and the Resilience Learning and Communication Officer (RLCO) to streamline effective research and learning agenda for stakeholders in Karamoja. S/he will assist the SRA and other researchers in the development and execution of context-relevant research/study design, dissemination, and learning. A successful person in this role will be a highly motivated person with readiness to learn and adapt to circumstances as and when they arise. The person should be able to independently perform assigned tasks and bring ideas to implementation as well as ability to multi-task, prioritize, problem solve and keen attention to details. The person should have an interest and ability to work in remote environments. An awareness of and sensitivity to culture and local traditions is critical.
The Junior Research Officer will provide research support as detailed below,

Responsibilities:
• Assist the SRA to ensure implementation of effective research and learning designed to bridge knowledge gaps identified by stakeholders,
• Assist the SRA to plan, conduct, and document studies on pastoral livelihoods, conflict, pastoralism, human nutrition, food security, among others relevant to Karamoja,
• Assist the SRA and other senior researchers in building the capacity of Research Assistants (RAS) through training and on the job mentoring,
• Work closely RLCO to disseminate evidence to partners and stakeholders in the coordination and learning events, and facilitate learning,
• Assist the SRA, RLCO, and the field coordinator in maintaining and growing learning and knowledge management partnerships with various stakeholders in the sub-region including DLGs and civil society organization.
• Work closely with the field coordinator in planning and executing field logistics during data collection,

Qualitications:
• Bachelor's degree in development studies or other relevant field.
• At least two years of experience in supporting participatory research in pastoral livelihoods, conflict, human nutrition, and food security
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills in English
• Excellent skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships
• Knowledge of Karamoja sub-region and Ng'akarimojong language is desired.
• Women are encouraged to apply Supervisory Responsibility: None Reports directly to: Senior Resilience Advisor Works with: RLCO; Karamoja field coordinator, project finance, administration and logistics team.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
For further information about KRSU, visit our website at www.karamojaresilience.org 
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, references, and salary history to Mesfin. Molla@tufts.edu , and copy bryan.mukago@tufts.edu 
Deadline for submission of application is Friday 15th July 2022
Nate: The successful candidate salected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.


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Job Info
Job Category: Data, Monitoring, and Research jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 15 July 2022
Duty Station: Moroto
Posted: 24-06-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 24-06-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 25-06-2066
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