Job Title: Senior
Research Associate
Research Associate
Organisation: BRAC International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
BRAC, one of 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 Microfinance.
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 Microfinance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform Agriculture Research for
development especially adoptive trials of bio-fortified pro-vitamin A rich
OFSP and the other multivitamin rich Crops. - Establishing PVS trials of nutritional
rich crops. - Plan, design, compile and analyze all the
data needed. - Keenly track project benefits to household
economic and social well-being of poor people. - Actively collaborate with other research
team members in BRAC and other research institutions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should possess an MSc.
in Agronomy or in a related field from recognized institution/University. - At least five to seven years’ experience
in Agriculture related research projects. - Past experience in data compilation and
analysis. - Previous experience in experimental
research designs. - Proven ability to identify priority
actions, generate and complete work plans within short time frames. - Excellent communication in English both
written and verbal. - Must be computer literate in most of the
Microsoft office application required by researchers especially for data
analysis. - Flexibility, resilience, a motivated
self-starter and multi-tasker; inquisitive, transparent and enterprising
in finding new strategies and solutions. - Possess the highest ethical and
professional standards. - Report writing and analytical skills are a
must.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
application letters, Curriculum Vitae (including bio-data such as: Date of
birth, Education qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at
least three referees), scanned copies of academic documents, and a day time
contact number to: [email protected] or [email protected]
application letters, Curriculum Vitae (including bio-data such as: Date of
birth, Education qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at
least three referees), scanned copies of academic documents, and a day time
contact number to: [email protected] or [email protected]
NB.: Only Soft Copy Applications will be
considered for Shortlist, and contacted for interviews.
considered for Shortlist, and contacted for interviews.
Deadline: 17th April, 2015.
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