Jobs Opportunities at Coordinate Africa

Company: Coordinate Africa
Job Title: Researcher


Location: Kampala - Uganda
Employment Type: Full Time
Posting Date: 2011-02-10
Job Description
Coordinate Africa coordinates information on Africa. The current focus of the website is to coordinate events in support of projects, communities and individuals in Africa; as well as make available jobs across Africa in a simple, user friendly format for people who do not have internet. The organization currently supports a grandmothers’ project in Uganda and will be launching two other projects in support of African communities in two African countries.

Position: Researcher
As lead researcher, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and supervise research in support of current and new projects. The researcher will be expected to work with leaders of local communities and regional organizations. The successful applicant will be required to undertake primary and secondary research including conducting interviews with local and government leaders, civil society and advocacy organizations, NGOs, and academics. The researcher will from time to time be required to present findings at conferences.

Salary: Negotiable but quite reasonable. Housing and relocation allowance will be considered where appropriate.

Closing date: March 30, 2011

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email their application including:
1) a cover letter, 2) a detailed CV/Resume, 3) a writing sample; 4) a list of 3 contactable referees to the Director, Coordinate Africa (You can apply or contact us by email using the Apply Online Box below) Please indicate the position applied for in the subject headline.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Position Requirements
Skills / Qualifications Required: Requirements:

-A Masters degree in a social science discipline, or other related qualifications
-A minimum of 3 years of applied research experience in a social science field at national, sub-regional or regional levels and international organisations
-Competency in English a must, and /or other African Union Languages will be useful
-Must have a good understanding of Africa and political dynamics as well as issues related to community development
-Excellent analytical research, writing and editing skills
-Excellent communication and presentation skills
The successful candidate will be required to undertake considerable travel across Africa. While the position may be based in Uganda, we are open to reasonable suggestions from the selected candidate. The contract will be four years with a possibility of renewal depending on performance.

Required Language Skills:

* English - Very good

Minimum Education Level required: Masters