Sociologist Jobs – Safe Way Right Way

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Job Title:    Sociologist

Organization: Safe Way Right Way

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Safe Way Right Way is a registered Non-Government Organization focused on the improvement of road safety through innovative interventions and collaborations with multi sector stakeholders.

 

Job Summary:  The Sociologist will provide technical support in the design and implementation and monitoring of Safe Way Right Way Road Safety interventions in the Albertine region taking into account community attitudes and cultural aspects.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning and coordination of all project interventions in the Albertine region.
  • Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about the attitudes, values, and behaviours of communities, using observation, interviews, and review of documents
  • Develop and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders – community groups, leaders and other partners in the community, local government and civil society.
  • Prepare regular reports, articles, or presentations as per the project requirements
  • Identify existing and emerging social problems that relate to or affect road safety and recommend solutions.
  • Coordinate with local leadership to promote government policies that relate to safety for all road users
  • Promote the visibility of Safe Way Right Way and Total Energies’ activities in the region
  • Provide technical advice on monitoring and evaluation of the project activities on the basis of applied research, including community-based monitoring.
  • Support the development, production and distribution of culturally relevant IEC materials
  • Support the development, production and distribution of culturally relevant IEC materials
  • Support capacity building in participatory approaches and behaviour change communication
  • Liaise and coordinate with service providers that support project implementation.
  • Ensure all project activities comply with the Organisation’s policies
  • Any other duties assigned by the supervisor


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate should preferably hold a degree in sociology or a similar field.
  • Five or more years or more of experience in a similar position.
  • Strong research and written skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good mobilization skills and ability to maintain good relations with stakeholders
  • In-depth knowledge of program management and development procedures
  • Experience in reporting and case study writing

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send applications via, Email: careers@safewayrightwayug.org specifying in the subject line the role applied for.

 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

 

Deadline: 21st December 2022

 

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