Associate – Research & Development Jobs – CERFODES
Job Title: Associate – Research & Development
Organization: CERFODES
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Us:
CERFODES is a leading Africa-based, African-led international consulting firm with offices across the continent. We provide technical advice and support to public, private, and non-profit organizations, focusing on adding sustainable value to our clients.
Job Summary:
CERFODES seeks an analytical, results-oriented, and self-driven individual with extensive knowledge and training in climate change issues to fill the position of Associate – Research & Development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare, supervise, and review concept notes, pre-qualification documents, expressions of interest, and proposals.
- Track and ensure timely submission of all documents.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and bid opening sessions.
- Conduct research and data collection activities related to climate change issues.
- Develop and maintain analytic models and analysis tools for climate change impacts and mitigation policies.
- Contribute to climate policy research, advisory, and analysis.
- Organize and facilitate workshops/seminars with stakeholders on climate change.
- Conduct consultations with stakeholders and counterparts.
- Stay updated on regional and sub-regional climate change activities.
- Participate in project implementation and coordination meetings.
- Assist in developing technical concepts, guidelines, and procedures on climate and environmental issues.
- Provide inputs to project reports and publications.
- Prepare schedules of climate change-related assignments.
- Provide regular M&E reports to the project team.
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Provide support to other departments/Units as required.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental economics or a climate-change-related field.
- Extensive knowledge of global climate change issues and policies.
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis, policy analysis, and climate data analysis.
- Strong research, data analysis, writing, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application by sending your CV to JoinTheATeam@cerfodes.com with the position as the email subject. Deadline for applications is 29th March 2024. Kindly include your expected remuneration details in your application.
NB: This position is open to East African nationals with the legal right to work and live in Uganda.
Deadline: 29th March 2024