The Ugandan Jobline

• Designs
  and implements research and evaluation on behalf of the Program
  Implementation Department.
• Supports
  global research projects led by Program Development in the Global Ministry
  Center.
• Implements
  the Impact Evaluation Model and serves as a resource on other issues related
  to research and evaluation.

• Has
  a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for
  Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with
  people within and outside of Compassion and faithfully upholds
  Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
• Working
  within one’s influence, serves as an advocate for children around the
  world who live in poverty and are not able to speak out for themselves.
  This includes being informed about the issues of children and influencing
  others to care about children who are in need.
• Conducts
  approved research projects. Develops proposals to address research
  questions raised by the Program Implementation or Field Leadership.
  Designs appropriate methodologies for approved research projects. Oversees
  collection of data from children, families, church and community following
  approved research design.
• Performs
  analysis of data, providing both descriptive and inferential statistics,
  as well as qualitative analysis, that will allow for an enhanced
  understanding of the topic of investigation. Prepares research reports
  documenting the findings of research projects, including the impact of
  Compassion’s ministry on assisted children, their parents, churches and
  communities.
• Supports
  two to three GMC research initiatives implemented in the country by
  managing data collection, entry and transmission.
• Conducts
  Program Evaluation using the methodology and instruments prescribed in
  Compassion’s Program Impact Evaluation Model; the Program Evaluation and
  Research Specialist will manage all aspects of a participatory program
  evaluation process.
• Serves
  as a resource for Program Implementation and Field Leadership on issues
  related to research and evaluation. Support the development and maintenance
  of a country strategic map providing a graphic depiction of the geographic
  dispersion of needs and resources within the country.
• Consults
  with Program Implementation and supports the development of evaluation
  methodologies for all three core ministries. Assists Program
  Implementation in the collection and analysis of data regarding program
  implementation. Supports Quality Assurance as requested.

• Mature
  Christian person, with evangelical Christian values; a personal
  relationship with Jesus Christ and above reproach in integrity and
  honesty.
• A
  master’s degree or equivalent experience in Sociology, Anthropology,
  Education or related area with knowledge of social research methods.
• Three
  years’ experience in research methodology.
• Experience
  in research in cross-cultural studies of moral development, child
  development, public health or other topics related to Compassion’s
  ministry to children.
• Knowledge
  and experience in child development.
• Demonstrated
  ability to write a professionally presented research report.
• Ability
  to communicate and help management understand and apply learning from
  research in a way that helps them improve effectiveness.
• Computer
  literate, experience with Internet, word processing, database and presentation
  software.
• Able
  to work cross-culturally.
• Ability
  to prepare descriptive statistics to summarize research findings and
  inferential statistics to draw conclusions about the target population
  based on sample findings.

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