Job Title: Research Assistants (2 Career Vacancies)
Organisation: The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About NUDIPU:
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) in
partnership with her development partners – University College London, UK- has
secured funds to implement Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) impact
evaluation research project in Uganda. The project aims at designing a model of
impact evaluation for Community Based Rehabilitation for Disabled People (CBR)
and an evaluation toolkit for use in diverse contexts globally.
partnership with her development partners – University College London, UK- has
secured funds to implement Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) impact
evaluation research project in Uganda. The project aims at designing a model of
impact evaluation for Community Based Rehabilitation for Disabled People (CBR)
and an evaluation toolkit for use in diverse contexts globally.
Key Duties
& Responsibilities:
& Responsibilities:
- Lend a hand to the Research coordinator in
communicating with the UCL research team (Mary Wickenden and colleagues)
in all matters by email or Skype in a timely fashion (weekly at minimum,
and immediately (within the day) for any exceptional circumstances that
may arise. - Assist in communication with the Kayunga
District CBR programme officers and staff about the field work (e.g.
details about timings, information for and recruitment of participants,
transport, venues, networking with local stakeholders etc.) - Collect data (both existing demographic
and monitoring to be collected from the CBR programme manager) and new
participatory data collected from activities as above - Perform any other duties as assigned by
the Research Coordinator.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- The Research Assistant should hold a Graduate
degree or diploma in relevant subject: e.g. community development, social
work, sociology, anthropology, disability or development studies, health
or education professions - Some introductory training in research
methods either academic or on job - Hands-on experience in conducting academic
research project in a relevant subject - Work experience in the disability field or
community development, either in research, advocacy or service provision - Computer literacy skills i.e. Competency
in the use of PC/word, online resources, email and Skype. - Excellent report writing skills
How to Apply:
All those with a penchant for humanities are requested to send their
cover letters, copies of academic transcripts and resumes to the: Executive
Director, NUDIPU, P.O.BOX 8567 Kampala, Uganda OR:
Physically drop them to the; NUDIPU offices on Plot 530,Bukoto-Kisaasi
Road, Tel: 0414 540179
cover letters, copies of academic transcripts and resumes to the: Executive
Director, NUDIPU, P.O.BOX 8567 Kampala, Uganda OR:
Physically drop them to the; NUDIPU offices on Plot 530,Bukoto-Kisaasi
Road, Tel: 0414 540179
NB: Please clearly mark
the application envelopes by indicating a position applied for. Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
the application envelopes by indicating a position applied for. Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Deadline: 23rd January, 2014
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