Research and Innovations Officer UNHCR Project Jobs – Windle International Uganda (WIU)
Job Title: Research and Innovations Officer
Organization: Windle International Uganda (WIU)
Funding Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Windle International Uganda (WIU) formerly Windle Trust Uganda is a registered INGO whose mission is to promote peace and development in communities through provision and coordination of Education and training for Refugees and people affected by conflict.Windle International Uganda is the lead partner of UNHCR in implementing Education Projects in Uganda with close collaboration with the Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister.
Job Summary: The main role of the Research and Innovations Officer will be to contribute to the coordination activities required for research projects undertaken by WIU, and to the implementation of research activities led at European level within the program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a research agenda in line with the strategic focus of the organization
- Identify opportunities for action research that WIU can participate in and present these to the Head of Department.
- Draw up implementation maps for approved research ventures and lead research teams
- Lead the organization in the preparation of research abstracts and publication of organizational research findings
- Identify knowledge gaps within WIU projects as well as sector specific gaps and suggest how these can be filled within action research.
- Participate in conceptualizing, designing and implementing action research projects in WIU
- Prepare informed and standard research papers with guidance from supervisor and support from the Monitoring and Evaluation team
- Establish and maintain linkages with institutions of learning with the aim of strengthening the WIU Research function
- Train and mentor staff on research methods and report writing
- Present research findings in internal or external meetings when called upon.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Windle International Uganda (WIU) Research and Innovations Officer job opportunity must hold a University degree in social sciences, development studies, economics, or any other relevant field;
- Post-graduate qualification in relevant fields will be an essential requirement;
- At least three years of experience serving in a university, higher education learning institution, research facility and/or Non-Governmental Organisation with a research led focus.
- Three years of demonstrable post-graduation experience linked to research activities, preferably conducted in an international context is desirable;
- Clear understanding of research processes and methodologies;
- Very good command of English
- Strong interpersonal skills, supporting a tactful and collaborative approach;
- Demonstrate commitment to organization’s values and principles.
- Knowledge of, and relevant experience with, statistics and statistical software
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 13th January, 2020