Research And Innovations Officer job at Soroti University
Vacancy title:
Research And Innovations Officer
[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education, and Training , Category: Management ]
Jobs at:
Soroti University
Deadline of this Job:
24 June 2022
Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Soroti , East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Research And Innovations Officer
Department : Research and Innovation
Salary Scale : M6.2-NTNS
Tenure : Permanent
Responsible to : Senior Research and Innovation
Responsible for : None
Purpose of the Job
To assist in the coordination of activities required for research projects to be
undertaken by the University, and to the implementation of research activities.
Person Specification
• Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Arts, or Social Sciences, or Law, or Commerce, or
• Business Administration, or Management from a recognized University.
• At least three (3) years of work experience in research, Innovation, evaluation
• and, or policy in a reputable Organisation.
Skills/Competencies
• Research methodology and research proposals writing.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database.
• Supervisory skills to guide teams of professionals Interpersonal and
• communication skills.
• Project planning and management.
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Duties and Responsibilities
• To assist in the development and implementation of a research agenda in line
with the strategic focus of the University.
• To identify opportunities for action research that the University can participate
in and present these to the Head of Department.
• To draw up implementation maps for approved research ventures and lead
research teams.
• To participate in the preparation of research abstracts and publication of
• organizational research findings and other documents for internal and external
use.
• To participate in conceptualizing, designing and implementing action research
projects in the University.
• To assist in conceptualizing, designing and implementing rapid assessments on
current and relevant research topics.
• To identify knowledge gaps within the University projects as well as sector
specific gaps and suggest how these can be filled within action research.
• To establish and maintain linkages with institutions of learning with the aim of
strengthening the Research function in the Institute.
• To assist in presenting research findings for background research and
• implementation of the projects in internal or external meetings when called
upon.
• To track and document all relevant policies, documents and news that are
important to the University.
Key Outputs
• Development and implementation of a research agenda in line with the strategic
focus of the University supported.
• Opportunities for action research that the University can participate in
identified and presented to the Head of Department.
• Implementation maps for approved research ventures and lead research teams
drawn up.
• Research abstracts and publication of organizational research findings and
other documents for internal and external use prepared.
• Rapid assessments on current and relevant research topics conceptualized,
designed and implemented.
• Knowledge gaps within the University projects as well as sector specific gaps
identified and acted upon.
• Action research projects in the University conceptualized, designed and
implemented.
• Linkages with institutions of learning with the aim of strengthening the
• Research function established and maintained.
• Research findings for background research and implementation of the projects
in internal or external meetings presented.
• All relevant policies, documents and news that are important to the University
tracked and documented.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Six (6) copies of a letter of application together with an up-to-date Curriculum vitae, a
photocopy of the National Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of
academic and professional Person Specifications, appointment letters where applicable,
and letters of reference should be addressed to The University Secretary, Soroti
University, P.O Box 211, Soroti Uganda OR sent one (1) PDF file by e-mail to
us@sun.ac.ug not later than Friday 24th June 2022, 5:00 PM EAT. All applications
should provide names, addresses, telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of two
referees one of whom should be the previous or current employer or supervisor.
A detailed job advert and description is available on Soroti University website
www.sun.ac.ug
NB:
1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ABDALLAH OYARE SHABAN
AG. UNIVERSITY SECRETARY