Non-governmental Careers – Senior Research Fellow at BRAC

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Organisation: BRAC
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:  Programme Manager Research & Evaluation
About BRAC:
BRAC, one the largest Non-Governmental
Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in
Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as
BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach
combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment,
and Micro finance.
Job Summary: The Senior Research
Fellow will be responsible for providing technical support for REU’s research
portfolio currently; The Research Unit is conducting 11 randomized control
trials and a total of 17 distinct Research projects. Current research mirrors,
BRAC’s programmatic portfolio in Uganda, which includes work in Agriculture,
Microfinance, Health, Educational, Youth Empowerment, Vocational Training, and
Nutrition, among others. Additionally, The Senior Research Fellow will be
encouraged to explore and develop new research opportunities through which to
leverage BRAC’s position as the largest NGO in Uganda, as well as existing
partnerships with academics from numerous distinguished institutions. In
cooperation with the Research Coordinator and REU Program Manager, the Senior
Fellow will seek opportunities to expand REU’s research portfolio.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Technical
    backstopping for ongoing research and evaluation projects
  • Working
    in collaboration in the design of innovative projects aimed at poverty
    alleviation in Uganda
  • Responsible
    for data analysis and report writing
  • Co-author
    reports, conference papers, and academic journal articles
  • Work in
    liaison with other development and Research Institutions to foster
    collaboration in on-going and potential
  • Present
    research findings and projects at a variety of public forums
  • Offer support
    the design and implementation of in- house project evaluations
  • Perform
    any other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager Research &
    Evaluation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    Senior Research Fellow should hold a Ph.D. Degree in Economics,
    Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Development Studies, Or another
    appropriate discipline
  • Prior
    working experience leading impact evaluations, experimental and
    quasi-experimental designs
  • High technical
    proficiency in STATA
    required;
  • Computer
    literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Office products also required
  • Excellent
    verbal and written English, as well as strong interpersonal communication
    skills
  • Possess
    the ability to work creatively and produce high quality output in a
    loosely structured environment
  • Excellent
    analytical skills
  • Ability
    to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary and
    multicultural team
How to Apply: 
If you so desire to work in BRAC
International in the aforementioned vacancy in its research unit in Uganda,
please apply by sending your updated CV and cover letter via E- mail clearly
indicating the job position in the subject.
Deadline: 21st February, 2014 

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