Research Coordinator Job Vacancy

Research Coordinator Job Vacancy

Location: Kampala

About IGREC

IGREC is an independent center for research and policy evaluation based in Uganda. We use rigorous research and evaluation techniques to discover, promote and test effective solutions to dynamic world problems as well as creating a global linkage between researchers and decision-makers to design, evaluate, and define possible and cost effective solutions to existing development problems.

IGREC operates under the regime and with approval of an Institutional Review Board under the Uganda Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) and adheres to the highest ethical standards for conducting research studies. IGREC requires the services of a dedicated, competent, innovative and result oriented individual of employment on contact basis for the post below;

Learn more about our mission and values at www.igrec.org

The main purpose of the Job: The Research Coordinator will work with the Research manager to develop study designs, manage several data collection projects and analysis and prepare reports of findings. Provide leadership, mentoring, and management to the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards.

Job Title: Research Coordinator (1)

Classification: Contract, Full-time

Reporting to: Research Manager(s)

Salary: Commensurate with training and experience

Duty Station: IGREC Head Office, Kampala

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and executed assigned research projects
• Assist the Research/Project Managers in developing annual work plans and preparing periodic reports.
• Lead research team to complete projects within allotted timelines and budgets.
• Participate in the development of research policies and procedures
• Support the Research/Project managers in developing and designing activity materials i.e Training manuals. Protocols, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation and research reports for management review.
• Monitor and report project progress, status and issues regularly to management.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of multiple research projects across multiple sites.
• Participate with a team in the development and authoring of research protocols.
• Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
• Oversee the design of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Use statistical software to analyse data and interpret results.
• Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
• Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
• Implement and maintain research project budgets.

• Support the other associates with designing training curricula, designing evaluation framework, implementing training curricula, implementing evaluation frameworks, writing interim and final reports
• Plan, manage and execute external and internal engagements independently from start to finish with limited supervision
• Effectively manage the needs of stakeholders through proactive communication and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to project on-boarding and off-boarding for knowledge management.
• Responsible for project timelines, deliverables, reports, and staffing
• Contribute to the design, execution, and dissemination of IGREC research projects
• Contribute to skills-building workshops for Associate teams
• Communicate across organizational teams to ensure a healthy and functioning organization
• Assist with internal initiatives where necessary.
• Serve as mentors to programmers and Project Lead team members, when requested.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Research Managers

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields
• Existing work authorization in Uganda, and living, or willing to relocate to Kampala
• A minimum of three years’ experience working in research organization
• Prior experience in writing reports and policy briefs is preferred
• Past experience with organizational training and/or capacity building
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Excellent individual and group-based exercise facilitation, and oral presentation skill.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple research projects efficiently.
• Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field
• Experience managing or mentoring staff.
• Experience managing large-scale research and consulting projects in developing countries
• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials is preferred
• Familiarity with STATA and SurveyCTO

Location

This position is based in Kampala head office and field when project is running.

Start date

There is preference for candidates that can start immediately.

Work Authorization

IGREC will not sponsor employment visa for non-Ugandans for this position; we will prioritize candidates who do not require work permit to work in Uganda.

Compensation

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with the qualifications and experience IGREC is hiring for and competitive within Uganda. Other benefits IGREC staff will include health insurance, sick leave and more.

How to apply

Please send your application to careers@igrec-ug.org with a cover letter. Attach your updated CV and relevant education and professional documents.

Please ensure that your CV includes relevant professional and personal experience and details on academic qualifications. CVs can range from one to two pages. Please note that headshot photographs, parental information, birth dates, marital status and other personal information not relevant to the application do need to be included in your CV.

Closing Date:  30^th April 2023 5:00pm

While IGREC appreciate all the interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from IGREC one (1) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

Please note that any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.Any queries should be directed to careers@igrec-ug.org