Job Title: Research
Fellow
Organization: BRAC
International
International
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
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 MasterCard Scholar Program (MCFSP) at BRAC provides
talented young people from economically disadvantaged communities with access
to quality and relevant education.
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 MasterCard Scholar Program (MCFSP) at BRAC provides
talented young people from economically disadvantaged communities with access
to quality and relevant education.
BRAC Uganda Research and
Evaluation Unit is currently looking for a dynamic and articulate individual to
join its team as a Research Fellow (RF)to lead research and evaluation
activities related to MCFSR The primary study is a randomized control trial
that aims to assess the impact of MCFSP on educational and household outcomes.
The Research Fellow will be the primary manger of all research activates
related to this project. As such the position requires advanced technical
skills, exemplary communication skills, financial management , capability and
the ability to work irregular hours with a multicultural and multi-continental
team.
Evaluation Unit is currently looking for a dynamic and articulate individual to
join its team as a Research Fellow (RF)to lead research and evaluation
activities related to MCFSR The primary study is a randomized control trial
that aims to assess the impact of MCFSP on educational and household outcomes.
The Research Fellow will be the primary manger of all research activates
related to this project. As such the position requires advanced technical
skills, exemplary communication skills, financial management , capability and
the ability to work irregular hours with a multicultural and multi-continental
team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee
the implementation of all activities related to a randomized control
trial. - Work
with program staff to ensure compliance with research protocol while
implementing project. - Intuitively
review, update and manage project plans for financial accountability. - Compile
and prepare donor reports, including supporting financial reporting,
represent BRAC among partners. - Support
qualitative research activities and reporting. - Manage
contracts for external data collection. - Provide
support to REU to mobilize resources for research projects. - Assisting
programs in designing and preparing proposals for new projects.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should hold a Master’s Degree in economics, development studies,
social science, or a related field. - A
minimum of two or more years’ experience in impact evaluation, preferred. - Strong
quantitative research skills, including coursework in econometrics and
impact evaluation, required. - High
proficiency performing data cleaning, management and analysis in STATA,
required: high proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, and
the ability to build proficiency with software quickly, required. - Excellent
written and spoken English: outstanding communication skills required. - Demonstrated
ability to work independently, lead a team, manage deadlines and produce
high quality output
How to Apply:
All interested candidates who meet
the above requirements must submit their Curriculum Vitae (including date of
birth, education qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at
least 2 references), cover letter and a STATA “do” file showing
analysis performed by you to [email protected] the subject line
“Research Fellow-MCFSP” Applications are only accepted via email.
the above requirements must submit their Curriculum Vitae (including date of
birth, education qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at
least 2 references), cover letter and a STATA “do” file showing
analysis performed by you to [email protected] the subject line
“Research Fellow-MCFSP” Applications are only accepted via email.
Deadline: 26th September 2014
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