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Job Title:  Lead Researcher

Organisation: Higher Education Resource Services-East Africa (HERS-EA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Project Consultant

About the Company:

Higher Education Resource Services-East Africa (HERS-EA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing leadership, management, and governance in higher education institutions across East Africa. We provide professional  development programs, mentorship, and resources to empower individuals and educational institutions in the region.

Job Summary:  HERS-EA is seeking an experienced researcher to lead a team of researchers to carry out a research study to develop an educational model, with associated tools, that can be deployed in refugee and internally displaced communities in the East Africa region. The model is expected to develop the recipients’ skills to overcome barriers in their education and engage in gainful employment to improve their lives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature review for the research study to help develop children’s skills in refugee settlement and IDPs to overcome barriers in their education and make positive choices in their lives.
• Lead and supervise a team of researchers.
• Participate in development of tools for the research study, ensuring adherence to ethical protocols.
• Participate in design and development of the research study specifications, activities and documents.
• Develop a work plan according to the project requirements and track progress.
• Participate in field data collection.
• Analyze and interpret data collected.
• Maintain and protect electronic databases.
• Resolve field work conflicts in consultation with the guidance of the Project Consultant.
• Promptly reporting any problems to the Project Consultant.
• Adhere to the code of ethics and ensure confidentiality of information at all times.
• Fact-checking and proofreading of protocols, tools and all research documents including research outputs.
• Prepare and present progress reports.
• Participate in project meetings, workshops as well as dissemination activities as required.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Project Consultant

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Ability to conduct literature reviews comprehensively and write good research reports with minimal supervision.
• Master’s degree training in a humanitarian and or, education field or any other related fields.
• At least three years’ experience in collecting research data using different techniques including literature review, in-depth interviews and key informant interviews amongst others.
• Previous research experience in refugee settlements and IDPs is an added advantage.

Desirable Requirements

• Ability to work independently, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience in working with international partners, such as universities, NGOs, CSOs is desirable.
• Desire to pursue a PhD.
• Ability to co-author peer reviewed publications.
• Knowledge of gender and feminist research approaches.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should submit a 2-page CV that addresses the job specification, with a cover letter not exceeding two pages, that includes two referees. Please indicate “Lead Researcher” in the subject line. Email your documents to: info@heresa.org

Deadline: 15th September 2024 by 11:59 PM EAT.

NB:

• Due to the high volume of applications we usually receive, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.
• HERS-EA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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