Job Title: Coordinator
AMASA 10
Organization: Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS)
AMASA 10
Organization: Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About UNAS:
Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) is an honorary membership
organization that comprises of a diverse group of scientists from physical,
biological, social and behavioral sciences. Its mission is to generate,
promote, share and use scientific knowledge and to give evidence-based advice
to Government and Civil Society. UNAS provides unbiased, evidence-based
trustworthy information that can be used by policy makers, industry leaders,
scientists, academicians, donors and civil society for improving health and
development in Uganda and the world.
organization that comprises of a diverse group of scientists from physical,
biological, social and behavioral sciences. Its mission is to generate,
promote, share and use scientific knowledge and to give evidence-based advice
to Government and Civil Society. UNAS provides unbiased, evidence-based
trustworthy information that can be used by policy makers, industry leaders,
scientists, academicians, donors and civil society for improving health and
development in Uganda and the world.
Job Summary: UNAS will be
hosting the 10th Annual Meeting of African Science Academies (AMASA 10) in
November 2014 and wishes to recruit a Coordinator, who will take lead in
organizing and ensuring the success of this meeting. S(he) will be working with
the team at the UNAS secretariat. This is a 14 months appointment.
hosting the 10th Annual Meeting of African Science Academies (AMASA 10) in
November 2014 and wishes to recruit a Coordinator, who will take lead in
organizing and ensuring the success of this meeting. S(he) will be working with
the team at the UNAS secretariat. This is a 14 months appointment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, liaise and interact with the
Local and International Organizing Committees - Provide back up and support to the above
mentioned committees. - Coordinate and offer support to the
Consensus Study Committee - Prepare background papers and technical
summaries - Assist in preparation of position papers
and any other documentation that may be required - Participate in relevant preparatory
meetings and conferences as may be required. - Offer support to the logistics team in
preparation of the relevant meetings. - Provide support and follow up on fund
raising initiatives. - Active participation in regular staff team
and one-to-one individual meetings; compile and share research / best
practices, learning experiences and ideas for the benefit of AMASA 10 and
UNAS in general. - Any other duties that may be assigned and
delegated by the Executive Secretary
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should possess a Masters
degree. - Proven experience in organizational and
communication skills. - Good research background
- Ability to communicate (verbal and
written), collaborate and possess networking skills. - Ability to write fundable proposals
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Good diplomatic and interpersonal skills
- High caliber of confidence, discretion and
time management - Good information technology skills.
- Possession of a relevant Post graduate
qualification is an added advantage
How to Apply:
All candidates should endeavor to send their applications consisting of
a letter of interest and detailed Curriculum Vitae should be sent by email to [email protected],
a letter of interest and detailed Curriculum Vitae should be sent by email to [email protected],
NB: If you are not
contacted by end of October 2013, please consider your application
unsuccessful.
contacted by end of October 2013, please consider your application
unsuccessful.
Deadline: Monday 14th October
2013
2013
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