Job Title: Principal Research Officer
Organization:
Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI)
Duty Station:
Uganda
About US:
Uganda Wildlife
Research & Training Institute (UWRTI) is a semi-autonomous body under the
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, established by Uganda Wildlife Research
& Training Institute Act, 2016. The Mandate of UWRTI is: “Undertake
research and training
services for
sustainable conservation and management of Uganda’s wildlife resources.
Job Summary: The Principal Research Officer will be in charge
of developing and implementing the research program of the institute.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Coordinate
the Development and operationalization of the institute research policy (s) and
ensure they are complied to.
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Ensure
scholarly publications
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Spearhead
the review, finalize and regularly update the institute’s research strategic
plan
·
Building
capacity of staff in wildlife research
·
Develop
and market wildlife research grant proposals
·
Coordinate
the development of the Institute’s Research Agenda.
·
Develop
and establish a research quality assurance framework for the Institute.
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Coordinate
the development of the institute’s research ethics, policy, guidelines and
establishment of the accredited institutional ethics committee
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Establish
and maintain the institute’s research journal
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Initiate
and spearhead any relevant wildlife research projects on behalf of the
institute.
·
Establish
and maintain a data base on wildlife research in Uganda
·
Participate
in local, regional, national and international fora to make visible the
research role of UWRTI.
·
Write
and submit competitive research proposals for funding to national and international
funders.
·
Establish
a research network and connections with National and international
Universities, Research Institutes and research centres.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology related discipline and a
Masters
·
Degree
in Natural resources Management. A PhD Degree and experience in establishment
and management of Academic publications shall be added advantage.
·
At least
five years of working experience in natural resources management research in a
reputable organization
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At least
3 publications in reputable peer review Journals.
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Research
skills
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Scholarly
writing and publication skills
·
Analytical
and presentation skills
·
ICT
skills
·
Resource
mobilization skills
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Communication
skills
·
Interpersonal
skills
·
Team
building and networking skills
How to Apply:
All applicants that
are qualified should send their applications online each with a detailed
Curriculum Vitae bearing contacts of three (3) Referees, a daytime telephone
contact, copies of Academic Documents and relevant Appointment letters to the
address below:
The Acting Director,
Uganda Wildlife
Research & Training Institute,
P.O. Box 173,
Kasese-Uganda
Email:
[email protected]
Deadline: 13th July, 2020 by 5:00pm
NOTE:
·
Applicants
are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of academic documents.
·
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
·
All
applications attachments should be converted in a single pdf/rich text file
format
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