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• The jobholder will manage GHNU research
  and innovations activities through working with relevant stakeholders, and
  provide necessary guidance to ensure consistency and coherence in the
  interpretation of GHNU criteria, principles, standards and norms in the
  evaluation of project proposals, implementation of sub projects and
  supervision of research activities.
• Develop short and long-term implementation
  and monitoring plans, setting priorities and performance measures to guide
  the achievement of the research and innovations project targets.
• Monitor the progress of research and
  innovation projects to ensure adherence to set standards, specifications,
  and agreed implementation time schedules.
• Provide support in the preparation and
  submission of high quality research proposals in response to new external
  funding opportunities.
• Provide team leadership and support to
  project officers, interns to ensure timely and effective of the research
  processes.
• Advise and make timely recommendations to
  Program Manager and ED on identified sub-project implementation strategies
  and targets, troubleshooting, operational problems, through reports,
  review meetings, and field supervision visits.
• Organize specific seminars and workshops
  for respective actors on research and innovation for process and findings
  presentations; enforce shared understanding and working knowledge of GHNU
  operational systems, tools, and procedures.
• Ensure timely preparation and
  dissemination of reports.
• Liaise closely with all GHNU crosscutting
  functions, local government leadership and officials to build rapport and
  shared operational vision, thereby enhancing cooperation in the design and
  implementation of sub-projects in each district.
• Generate specific outputs (deliverables)
  as determined from time to time in the respective projected work plans for
  each quarter.
• Perform any other duties as may be
  assigned to him/her from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the Global Health
  Corps Research and Development Project Officer career placement should
  hold a Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  applications
• Experience writing proposals and securing
  funding for research projects
• Excellent project management skills,
  including setting priorities and performance measures as well as meeting deadlines
  on time and on budget
• Polished verbal communication and
  presentation
• Track record of successful
  reports/publications summarizing research findings
• Strong quantitative and qualitative
  research skills
• Experience managing grants and/or donor
  relationships, i.e. writing grant reports
• Confidence navigating databases and
  academic search engines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the
  ability to develop good working relationships within and outside the team.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize
  and multitask to meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel and reside in Oyam
  district
• Self-starter and a strategic thinker,
  analytical and creative
• Ability to work independently and under
  pressure
• Ability to function well in a diverse,
  cross-cultural work environment
• Commitment to public health

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