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Job Title:    Research Fellow

Organisation: NASE

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

About US:

NASE is a Social
Enterprise set up in 2015 to promote entrepreneurship, initially at vocational
colleges and higher education institutions. NASE’s mission has since expanded
to include stimulating socio-economic development in the wider community. To
achieve this, NASE works with local and international development Partners to
deliver our “Launch Programme” – an inspiring programme that focus on
supporting youth to address issues in the UN Sustainable Development Goals
through Idea stimulation, Selection & Business incubation.

Job Summary:   We are looking for a Research Fellow. You
will support the NASE team in conducting research, validating data,
implementation and evaluation of our “Launch Programme” and formulation of
other programs that NASE will roll out. You should have excellent research and
data analysis skills, multitasking skills, a passion for entrepreneurship in Uganda,
quick to learn and a team player.

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Are you
passionate about start-ups, working with people and building communities?

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Do you
have discipline, integrity and pay attention to detail?

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Are you
looking to start off your career in a vibrant, exciting and educational field?

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Are you
organized and possess sound knowledge about the local entrepreneurship /
startup ecosystem?

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Do you
possess critical data analytical skills and research methods?

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Do you
want to join us in empowering young entrepreneurs in Uganda and drive NASE to
the next level?

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

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Research
design and implementation of the various sectors that our young entrepreneurs
work in. i.e writing procedures and scripts for research, coordinating the implementation,
managing recruitment of participants, participant communication and payments.

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Data
compiling and presentation (including designing figures for papers, paper
editing,

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Data
analysis: Coding, Review, validation, cleaning and management of data (SPSS
& NVIVO knowledge required)

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Background
research and literature reviews for writing academic papers and grants.

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Assist
in the development and curation of engaging content for webinars, conferences, workshops,
and social media pages.

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Research
related administrative tasks.

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Assisting
in writing formatting and editing reports and works for dissemination.

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Work
with our young entrepreneurs and gain feedback on entrepreneurship and the NASE
programmes.

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Contributing
to quality of written content including proofreading, formatting and editing documents.

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Grant
writing and assisting in the design and formulation of new programmes that NASE
will embark on.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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The
applicant must hold a Master’s degree in entrepreneurship, economics or business
management.

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Experience
as a post graduate research assistant preferred.

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Proficiency
with the Microsoft Office suite.

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Excellent
writing skills.

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Proven
experience working with NVIVO and, or SPSS.

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Curious
and critical research skills

·       
Excellent
communication leadership skills.

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Multitasking
and analytical skills.

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Self-motivated.

How to Apply:

All candidates
should prepare an updated CV and a Cover Letter (not exceeding 150 words).

Follow this link, Click Here  to fill in the application form and upload
your CV and Cover Letter.

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