Jobs Vacancies at BRAC Uganda- Research Assistant

Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: Kampala



Principal Duties and responsibilities:

- Reporting to the Head Research and/or Senior Research Fellows, to conduct fieldwork across multiple sites in Uganda, using a variety of qualitative research techniques.

- Discuss and brainstorm with the research team on key issues emerging.

- Enter data collected in the relevant format.

- Participate in training provided within the department.





Qualifications / Requirements:

- Undergraduate degree in the Social Sciences. Students currently undertaking a Master degree are encouraged to apply, and may be eligible to work on a part-time basis.

- Must have fieldwork experience in quantitative research techniques such as focus group discussions, life histories and in-depth interviews

- Willing to travel regularly for fieldwork.

- Good interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently, but also work as part of a team.

- Must be a Ugandan national. The ability to speak different languages is viewed favorably.

- Demonstrates BRAC’s core value and mission.



Application procedure:

Submit your application letter, CV (including biography, date of birth, educational qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least two references), photocopies of academic papers, 2 copies of coloured passport size photographs, LC1 recommendation letter Original copy, and a day time contact number to;



Human Resource Department,

BRAC Uganda

P.O Box 31817 (Clock Tower)

Kampala, Uganda.



Deadline: 6th February, 2011