Research Jobs at Makerere University in Uganda

Job Title: Research Fellow
Reports to: director

Minimum Qualifications and other Requirements
• A PhD by June 2012
• All levels of experience will be considered
• Applicants must have a well defined research agenda and a strong commitment to teaching in a graduate programme

Area of Specialization:
• Candidates must fall within any of the following areas of specialization
• Political Studies
• Political Economy
• Historical Narratives
• Cultural and Literacy Studies

Duties and Responsibilities:
• To publish a minimum of one article a year
• To participate in writing of at least one policy brief annually in the area of specialization
• To participate in the planning a MISR workshop and book publication annually
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director

How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Please submit your application, CV, Certificates and Transcripts ( 3 copies each set) giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary naming 3 referees plus their postal address

Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:

The Director
Human Resources
P.O Box 7062
Kampala

Closing Date: Monday 22nd January 2012

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Jobs at Makerere University in Uganda- Senior Research Fellow

Job Title: Senior Research Fellow
Reports to: Executive director

Minimum Qualifications and other requirements
• A PhD
• A minimum of four (4) years of proven experience in research
• A minimum of five(5) new publications in referred journals
• Intellectual contribution in the area of specialization

Area of Specialization:
• Candidates must fall within any of the following areas of specialization
• Political Studies
• Political economy
• Historical Narratives
• Cultural Studies

Duties and Responsibilities:
• To publish a minimum of two articles a year
• To participate in writing of at least one policy brief annually in the area of specialization
• To participate in the planning a MISR workshop and book publication annually

How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Please submit your application, CV, Certificates and Transcripts ( 3 copies each set) giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary naming 3 referees plus their postal address

Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:

The Director
Human Resources
P.O Box 7062
Kampala

Closing Date: Monday 22nd January 2012

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Jobs at Makerere University in Uganda- Translation Officer

JOB TITLE: Innovations and Knowledge translation (IKT) Officer
DEPARTMENT: Principal’s Office
LOCATION: Kampala
DURATION: 12 Months renewable
REPORTS TO: Principal, MakCHS

College of Health Sciences: IKT Officer (1 Position)

Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) is seeking for a dynamic individual with strong advocacy, leadership and writing experience to support structural changes at the College aimed at promoting the innovations and knowledge translation work and name of (MakCHS).



Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
? Thorough knowledge of the English language including rules of composition and grammar, punctuation and spelling.
? Excellent oral and written communication skills.
? Basic knowledge of health science research methodologies, conduct and supervision.
? Experience in managing communications campaigns, developing publications with demonstrable marketing techniques.



How To Apply:
Send both hard copy and via email CV, copies of certificates and cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for to: MakCHS Human Resource Manager Email: hrd@chs.mak.ac.ug. Please copy your email application and documents to Harriet Nambooze hnambooze@gmail.com.

Deadline: Tuesday 20th December 2011 at 5:00pm

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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RTI International Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party, Kampala
Closing Date: Friday, 30 December 2011

About RTI

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for an upcoming Governance Project in Uganda. The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will serve as the alter ego of the Chief of Party (COP) and will manage all administrative and reporting activities for the project. He/she will ensure that required reports and documentation are produced according to USAID's guidelines. Candidate should possess strong management, administrative and writing skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as RTI's alternate liaison to USAID, government counterparts, local organizations, and program partners when COP is unavailable. Ensures a high level of communication and close working relationships with USAID.
Provides strategic leadership, technical and managerial direction for the successful implementation of the project.
Ensures the timely and quality completion of all program technical and financial deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.
Additional specific tasks and duties to be assigned as necessary to fulfill deliverables

Education and Experience
Minimum of a Bachelors degree, Masters degree preferred, in public administration, policy, finance, planning or governance or an advanced degree in a related field.
Nine years of overall experience with at least five years of relevant field experience in public administration, decentralization reform, service delivery in key sectors (such as education, health, water, agriculture), parliamentary strengthening, civil society strengthening, or community mobilization.
Demonstrated success managing and leading technical and administrative teams for USAID funded projects.
Knowledge and experience in governance and development in sub-Saharan Africa, and in Uganda specifically, is strongly desired.
Prior experience managing geographically dispersed teams is preferred.
Fluency in both written and spoken English required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Specific information regarding the laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be located at the employment portal www.rti.org/jobs

Closing Statement

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How to apply:

Please email cover letter and CV to ugandagovernance@rti.org

Closing Date: 30th December 2011

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Jobs at RTI International in Uganda

Job Title: Chief of Party, Kampala
Closing Date: Friday, 30 December 2011

About RTI

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming Governance Project in Uganda. This person will provide leadership in the design, management, implementation and overall quality assurance of the project. In this role, a successful candidate will be RTI's primary point of contact with the project funder and national government counterpart agencies, collaborating extensively and meaningfully with government counterparts at the national and district levels of government and providing high-level support for effective local capacity building.

Provides strategic leadership and technical and managerial direction for the successful implementation of the project.
Responsible for the overall performance and results of the project, including management and oversight of the program's technical, operational, and administrative staff.
Interfaces regularly with USAID on management and decision-making. Ensures that the project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are proactively disseminated.
Lead technical team in local governance; community participation and analogous activities.
Lead planning, monitoring/evaluation, and reporting initiatives.
Ensures the timely and quality completion of all program technical and financial deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.

Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree, Masters degree preferred, in public administration, policy, finance, planning or governance or an advanced degree in a related field.
Fifteen years of overall experience with at least ten years of relevant field experience in public administration, decentralization reform, service delivery in key sectors (such as education, health, water, agriculture), parliamentary strengthening, civil society strengthening, or community mobilization.
Demonstrated success managing and leading technical and administrative teams for USAID funded projects.
Knowledge and experience in governance and development in sub-Saharan Africa, and in Uganda specifically, is strongly desired.
Prior experience managing geographically dispersed teams is preferred.
Fluency in English required.
Knowledge of local languages preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity


How to apply:

Please email cover letter and CV to ugandagovernance@rti.org


Closing Date: Friday, 30 December 2011

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