Research Associate – Center for Integrated Research and Community Development Uganda (CIRCODU)

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Job Title: Research Associate
Organization: Center for Integrated Research and Community
Development Uganda (CIRCODU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Head,
R&D Department
About CIRCODU:
Center for Integrated Research
and Community Development Uganda, CIRCODU is a non-profit organization that
promotes health awareness, sustainable energy resource use and environment
conservation by integrating research and development. Our vision is a healthy
environment and strong research capacity for sustainable community development.
Founded in 2006, the Centre brings expertise and professionalism in research,
Training and project development driven towards the growth and development of
local communities in Uganda and the region. So far, activities of CIRCODU have
largely focused on promotion of uptake of efficient energy technologies.
CIRCODU is a Regional Knowledge and Testing Centre under the Global Alliance
for Clean Cookstoves (GACC).
Job Summary: The
Research Associate will facilitate the process of building on the above
successes to be more involved in improvement of livelihoods of local
communities through planning and implementation of sustainable development
projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The
    research assistant will lead the proposal writing processes, particularly,
    review of literature relevant to the proposal drafting of the proposal and
    identifying relevant granting opportunities.
  • The
    RA will also keep the R&D department abreast with latest granting
    information in the thematic areas stipulated by the department.
  • The
    RA will also assist in any related tasks as may be assigned by the Head,
    R&D.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant must possess a University degree in the Social Sciences,
    Economics, Statistics, Development Studies or a field in the Natural
    Sciences
  • Significant
    experience (at least 2 yrs) in a project planning and development,
    research associate, postgraduate research or research analyst role.
  • Excellent
    competency in statistics is desirable
  • Strong
    analytical and strategic thinking abilities
  • Excellent
    written and spoken English abilities
  • Excellent
    interpersonal skills
  • Ability
    to work independently, under pressure to meet deadlines and in a
    multicultural setting
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their applications to: the Secretary General,
CIRCODU, and post or deliver their application package (cover letter, academic
documents and other supporting documents) marked as “Application for RA
001/2014” to the following address:
The Office Administrator
CIRCODU Plot 395, Nanfumbambi Road Makerere West, Kikoni P.O. Box 16340,
Wandegeya, Kampala, Uganda Phone: 0704931646; 0773806901
Deadline: 24th January 2014

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