USAID/ Job Vacancy in Kampala,Uganda; Consultant Organizational Network Analysis Researcher

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Job Title: Consultant Organizational Network Analysis Researcher
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employer: QED Group, LLC
Project: USAID/Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Project

About QED:
The QED Group, LLC is a full-service international development firm that provides practical solutions to social problems through sound analysis, proven management techniques, and creative implementation. We focus our efforts on two core practice areas: Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management. We work with U.S. agencies and overseas governments, international donors, private-sector clients, and PVOs/NGOs in more than 80 countries around the world. Key clients include USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

About USAID Project:
The USAID/Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning project (Learning Contract) is the five-year organizational program support vehicle through which USAID/Uganda will pursue realizing its development objectives within the complicated and shifting Ugandan development context.  The purpose of the Learning Contract is to provide monitoring, evaluation and learning support services and build capacity of USAID/Uganda to implement USAID’s Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting methodology to strengthen the implementation of USAID/Uganda’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy and enhance USAID’s organizational effectiveness.

Job Overview: 
A detailed organizational network analysis (ONA) will provide a closer look at the nature of organizational relationships as well as provide a visual analysis of the structure of the communication and knowledge sharing network within USAID/Uganda and with external stakeholders and development partners. This ONA is designed to (1) facilitate a better understanding of the type and frequency of interactions among staff and operating units, (2) map the presence and placement of expertise and key development knowledge across the USAID/Uganda, and (3) identify points in the organizational/knowledge network where increased knowledge sharing behaviors/practices and the use of organizational learning tools may be catalyzed. Such an ONA can also help identify which stakeholders or sources of knowledge/expertise external to the USAID/Uganda staff find most valuable.

Job Duties:

• Explicitly scope the ONA exercise, its focus, completion requirements and target audience(s)
• Develop the ONA research/data collection and data visualization tools/material in support of USAID/Uganda’s stakeholder mapping
• Analyze the data and prepare a comprehensive report and presentation
• Identify high-value/informative metrics or baseline measures that are recommended for follow-up over time
• Provide basic orientation/training to Learning Contract staff on the use/ongoing application of an ONA 

Job Requirements:  

• A minimum of eight years’ experience in organizational/social research experience, with a specific focus on network analysis, stakeholder assessments, knowledge management, or communities of practice
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational/social network research instrument development, data analysis and visualization
• Past experience working with international development/affairs organizations and/or in developing country contexts; donor agency experience a plus
• Strong track record of completing thorough organizational assessments and developing high-quality and on-time reports/presentations

Deadline: 27/06/ 2014

How to Apply:
Please send an updated CV and cover letter expressing interest to:
Email: qed.uganda.recruitment@gmail.com.

The subject line MUST include the following: ATTN: Organizational Network Analysis Researcher.

Note: Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Research Associate Job Opportunity at Bridge International Academies

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Job Title:    Associate, Research (Uganda)
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Bridge International Academies

About BIA
Bridge International Academies is the world’s largest chain of primary and pre-primary schools bringing world-class education to the poorest of the poor, democratizing the right to succeed.

Bridge leverages research, technology, and data analysis in order to standardize and scale the entire lifecycle of high-quality education delivery and to drive continuous improvement across all aspects of operations.  This includes how academies are built, teachers are selected and trained, lessons are delivered and monitored for improvement, and more.  Bridge pupils score an average of 35% higher on core reading skills and 19% higher in maths than their peers in neighbouring schools based on USAID-designed exams administered by an independent monitoring and evaluation company.  Thanks to economies of scale, Bridge is able to charge just $6 a month per pupil on average with academies reaching operational sustainability after just one year.

The first Bridge International Academy opened in the Mukuru slum in Nairobi, Kenya in 2009.  Today there are hundreds.  New academies are opening at a rate of one every 2.5 days.  With a mission of Knowledge for all, Bridge plans to educate 10,000,000 children across a dozen countries by 2025.

Job Overview
To conduct research, provide critical analysis, insight, reports and data to the rest of the company on socio-economic conditions, competitive landscapes, plot-specific research and population density. 

Job Duties:

•     Conduct household interviews in slum communities
•     Conduct field-based exercises to calculate population density using survey and GPS equipment
•     Consolidate and enter data from surveys and research exercises into Excel at the office
•     Produce research reports based on both quantitative and qualitative observations
•     Participate in the design of new research studies and research tools

Experience

•     2 years’ experience in conducting field research in a fast paced or rapidly growing commercial organization with multiple departments where the use of technology solutions was a key strategy.
•     Experience working in slums and informal settlements.
•     Fluent in communicating in Luganda or other local Ugandan languages.

Qualifications:
    A Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Sociology, Demography, Anthropology or other related field.

Deadline Date: 14/06/2014

Apply Now

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World Vegetable Center Job Vacancy; Research Coordinator for Action Sites - Uganda

Job Title:    Research Coordinator for Action Sites - Uganda
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    World Vegetable Center (AVRDC)

About Us
AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center is a nonprofit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and regional offices around the globe. AVRDC conducts research and development programs that contribute to alleviating poverty and malnutrition in the developing world through the increased production and consumption of nutritious and health- promoting vegetables. AVRDC's office for Eastern and Southern Africa is located in Arusha, Tanzania.

Humidtropics is, a Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) research program on integrated agricultural systems for the humid tropics. AVRDC is a key partner along with the CGIAR Centers IITA, ILRI, ICRAF, IWMI, CIP, CIAT and Bioversity and other advanced research institutions (Wageningen University, icipe, FARA and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) in implementing this program. The program, which is led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), is a global initiative aimed at helping poor farm families, particularly those led by women, in tropical Africa, Asia and Americas to boost their income from integrated agricultural systems' intensification while preserving their land for future generations. The program focuses on four worldwide action areas, including the East and Central Africa Highlands. In Uganda, two action sites have been identified (Kiboga/Kyankwanzi and Mukono/Wasiko).

The importance of vegetables in a farming systems approach within the Humidtropics programs has been identified in Uganda. Therefore, AVRDC is looking for a Research Coordinator for Action Sites - Uganda. The position will be based at IITA in Kampala, Uganda. The Coordinator will be supervised by AVRDC's Program Leader for Humidtropics.

Key responsibilities

• The Coordinator's prime responsibility will be to research, adapt and implement vegetable-based solutions in the action sites in Uganda. The Coordinator will be the main linkage between AVRDC's regional office for Eastern and Southern Africa in Tanzania and Uganda.

Main activities

•     Provide day-to-day management of assigned surveys, trials and other activities, including administrative and logistical oversight and build strong relationships with local and international partners.
•     In collaboration with other international and national partner institutions of the Humidtropics program, access the potential for intensive integration of vegetables into both homestead food (vegetables, staples, fruit and tree crops and livestock) and commercial farming production systems aimed at improving the livelihood and nutrition of poor households.
•     Assist AVRDC scientists in organizing and conducting research experiments including encoding and compilation of data, data entry and statistical analysis.
•     Assist in organizing on-station and on-farm training of program beneficiaries.
•     Identify options for improving vegetable seed access to smallholders by seeking, building and strengthening partnerships with public and private seed sector institutions for greatest impact at the Ugandan action sites.
•     Assist in organizing and conducting demand creation, outreach and promotional activities, such as seed fairs and field days to promote the development and adoption of improved vegetable- based practices.
•     Assist in providing information for development of monitoring and evaluation analytical tools, and subsequent data collection aimed at documenting outcomes and impact of the program.
•     Facilitate field visits by program visitors, and participate in AVRDC and Humidtropics research meetings.
•     Ensure proper financial and technical feedback through submission of reports following Humidtropics templates, and assist in writing peer-reviewed publications.

Skills and qualifications

•     MSc in a relevant subject in the field of Horticulture, Agronomy, Food Science, International Development, Agricultural Engineering or related discipline.
•     At least 2 years of research experience with proven skills in the accurate collection of agronomic and socio-economic data in field and farmers' trials are an essential requirement.
•     Good agro-economic background with focus on horticultural value-chains.
•     Excellent computer skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access).
•     Fluency in English (spoken and written).
•     Proven interpersonal skills and ability to interact with partners, horticultural value chain actors (i.e., farmers, traders, brokers, processors etc.).
•     Proven skills to work independent for prolonged periods of time.
•     Proven experience in project management.
•     Willingness to travel to action sites in Uganda, and to AVRDC's regional office for Eastern and Southern Africa in Tanzania for prolonged periods of time.

The reward
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position with competitive pay and benefits but restricted to only Ugandan nationals. The initial appointment is for 1 year and may be extended depending on requirement, funding availability, and performance of the incumbent. The position will be available on or before 30 April 2014.

Deadline Date: 15/06/2014.

How to Apply:
Submit a letter of application clearly stating your skills and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates and transcripts, and three names of professional referees including contact addresses, phone number and e-mail. Applications should be sent by e-mail only in attachments (< 5 MB) to:
AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center,
Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa,
Ms. Nadine Kwazi,
P.O. Box 10, Duluti, Arusha, Tanzania,
Email: nadine.kwazi@worldveg.org.

Information on the position can be requested by phone (+255 27 255 3093, +255 27 255 3102) or fax (+255 27 255 3125). Only applications from short listed candidates will be acknowledged. AVRDC offers an attractive working environment in a multi-cultural setting with employees from different countries and diverse backgrounds. AVRDC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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Study Coordinator Job Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Job Title:    Study Coordinator
Location:     Rongo, Kenya
Employer:    Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Duration:     One Year Renewable
Vacancy No:     FN-021-05-2014
Reports to:     Principal Investigator
Job Description
Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 140 clinics in Kisumu, Migori and Homabay Counties, Kenya.
We have the above vacancies in Pith moromo study:

Job Overview:
The study coordinator will work on the study “Health consequences of food and nutrition insecurity during pregnancy and lactation” under the direction of the Principal Investigator Dr Maricianah Onono and will coordinate and minister research study associated activities.
He or she will be responsible for the smooth functioning of the research project on a daily basis, coordinate communication with staff and investigators, offer 70% clinical and 30% management time in research project, oversee nutritional activities and evaluation, organize, supervise and assess competency regularly for staff under her/him.
He/she will also act as a resource person on health related matters, prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project and assist in preparation of project work plans and progress.
In addition, he/she will also ensure that recruitment and follow-up goals of the study are met and oversee study expenditures and budget.

Job Duties:

•     Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goal and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
•     Plan and coordinate the initiation of research protocol, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.
•     Coordinate communication with staff and study investigators.
•     Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities.
•     Oversee nutritional activities and evaluation.
•     Supervise and assess competency regularly for staff
•     Act as a resource person on health related matters
•     Monitor study expenditures and budget
•     Monitor and report on enrolment progress
•     Maintain communication and collaboration with FACES and Ministry of Health for coordinated and amiable efforts
•     Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and study team
•     Consistently update the study principal investigator about the study progress
•     Ensure data quality and assurance
•     Attend to study participants

Job Requirements:

•     Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN/KRN) with current registration with Nursing Officers Council of Kenya. Bachelors of Science in nursing degree is an added advantage.
•     Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services
•     Experience with project management and clinical research
•     Nutritional training an added advantage
•     Strong skills in organizational skills, and financial accountability
•     Commitment to integrity and high quality performance
•     Competency in computer software applications and familiarity with web-based programs
•     Currently residing or willing to relocate to the study site and travel extensively within Migori and Kisumu counties

Applications must include the following:

•     A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary.
•     A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
•     Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
•     At least two recommendation letters.

Deadline Date: 10/06/2014

How to Apply:
All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies:
Email: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.
Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department.
Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Research Job Opportunities in Kampala, Uganda; Research Associate - Agricultural Economist

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

 Job Title: Research Associate - Agricultural Economist
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employer: International Potato Center (CIP)

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EADEN Job Vacancies in Eastern Uganda; Policy Research & Advocacy Coordinator

Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Job Title:     Policy Research & Advocacy Coordinator (PRAC)
Job Location:    Mbale, Uganda
Employer:    The Eastern Archdiocesan Development Network (EADEN)
Reports to:    Executive Director

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Research Assistant Career Opportunity at National Medical Stores (NMS)

Job Title:     Research Assistant
Job Ref:     NMS/2014/07
Job Location:    Entebbe, Uganda
Employer:    National Medical Stores (NMS)
Reports to:    Research and Development Officer
Salary Scale:     Grade 6

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Optimal Solutions Group LLC Jobs in Kampala; Research Associate - International Practice

Friday, 4 April 2014

Job Title:    Research Associate - International Practice
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Optimal Solutions Group LLC

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