Research Officer job at Uganda National Academy Of Sciences

Vacancy title:
Research Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Professional Services , Category: Admin & Office ]

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Uganda National Academy Of Sciences

Deadline of this Job:
03 March 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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The Organization
The Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) is an independent, honorific, service-oriented organization that provides evidence- informed advice to the government and nation on matters of science, technology, innovation, and development. Further information about UNAS can be found at www.unas.org.ug


The Positions
UNAS seeks a Senior Research Officer (SRO) and a Research Officer (RO). The officers will work closely with Fellows of the Academy (eminent members of the scientific community selected for their meritorious conduct and scientific excellence to serve pro bono) on a wide range of issues relevant to Uganda's development.
As a Senior Research Officer with UNAS, you will extensively conduct systematic research and analyse data, prepare background evidence documents, participate in writing funding proposals, work and engage with a wide range of stakeholders to shape consensus studies and convening activities. You will be challenged to learn new approaches to thinking and working in a dynamic and cross-cultural organization that responds to systemic societal needs.
As a Research Officer with UNAS, you will support the Senior Research Officer to conduct extensive secondary research, work with a wide range of stakeholders to shape consensus studies and convening activities.

Qualifications and Professional Competencies

1. A first and second degree in any field(s), with a preference for the health and biological sciences.
2. Proficiency in tra.
3. Experience in designing and fundraising for multi-year development programs.
4. Proficiency in research methods (qualitative and quantitative), grant management, and scholarly writing
5. Experience in monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.
6. Possess soft skills and cultural sensitivity.


Qualifications
7. A minimum of three years of post-qualification work experience in a fast-paced organization.
8. Excellent IT Skills (MS Office Suite, Internet, Zoom, Skype).
9. Demonstrated English communication skills (written and oral), including donor stewardship, preparing program/ evaluation reports, and public speaking.
10. Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work as a member of a dynamic team.
11. Demonstrated strong analytical capability and problem-solving abilities.
12. Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines 7. Possess soft skills and cultural sensitivity.

Salary and Benefits
UNAS is an equal opportunities employer and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Please send your CV (or resume), a cover letter, copies of academic credentials (UCE, UACE, undergraduate degree, masters degree), and provide a minimum of three professional references by March 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM Ugandan Time.
Applicants for the Senior Research Officer position should send these documents to careers@unas.org.ug  with the words "Application for Senior Research Officer Position" as the subject of the email. Please address your cover letter to the Secretary General, Uganda National Academy of Sciences.
Applicants for the Research Officer position should send these documents to careers1@unas.org.ug  with words "Application for Research Officer Position" as the subject of the email. Please address your cover letter to the Secretary General, Uganda National Academy of Sciences.


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Job Info
Job Category: Data, Monitoring, and Research jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 03 March 2023
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 27-02-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 27-02-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 13-02-2066
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