Research Manager Job Vacancy at BRAC Uganda in Kampala

Job title: Research Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain in-house databases of relevant material, including completed and on-going BRAC Uganda research projects and external data such as journal articles or
• Uganda Bureau of Statistics data Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal training opportunities
• Develop and maintain the research department’s web presence
• Develop a communication strategy for the research department to share findings with a variety of outside audiences
• Liaise with other development and research institutions to foster collaboration in ongoing and potential projects
• Present research findings and projects at a variety of public forums, including to non research focused audiences
• Assist with data analysis on various research projects, when necessary and time allowing
• Undertake independent research projects, time allowing
• Developing a knowledge sharing strategy within the research unit and the BRAC
• Uganda office, as well as a strategy for disseminating Research Unit findings and information to a wider audience.
• Organize and facilitate monthly research team meetings
• Revise and edit research department reports and working papers
• Use research department data and writings to create research previews, research summaries, technical reports, and other documents for a variety of audiences
• Develop a communication strategy for the research department to share information with BRAC Programme Management
Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related discipline
• At least 5 years of work experience in a research capacity or with a development organization
• Proven track record of excellent written pieces in popular media
• Advanced written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences and purposes including blogs, academic journals, print media, etc.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and some experience with data analysis software such as
• Nvivo or STATA
• Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Experience managing complex projects
Age limit: Candidates between the ages of 30-40 are preferred.

How to apply:
Applications need to be sent before 30th September, 2013. Desired start date: As soon as possible. Candidates of any nationality are eligible. Interested candidates are requested to email to brac.africa.reu@gmail.com attaching CV and a cover letter. In the subject line, please write “Research Coordinator”. Or ‘‘Research Manager” depending on the position applied for.

Application Deadline: 30th Sept 2013

Project Mentor Job Vacancy at AFENET Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Project Mentor

Responsibilities:
• Mentor  and support   district-level  Expanded  Program  on Immunization  (EPI)  and  surveillance  officers  in the  completion  of  field  project  in  Central  region .
• Provide  supportive  supervision  and on-line  job training  of district  staff as needed .
• Assist  with  VPD  outbreak  investigations  and  response.
Qualifications:
• Minimum  requirements
• Master’s  Degree  in medical  related  field  preferably  MPH
• At least  two years  experience  in routine  immunization  and/or  disease  surveillance
• Excellent  interpersonal  skills  and  experience  working  with  multiple  stakeholders
• Ability  and  experience  in setting  priorities , developing  action plans , data analysis  mentoring  /training
How to apply:
All submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to;
The Administration  &  Human  Resource  Office
African Field  Epidemiology  Network  (AFENET)
Email: sec@afenet.net
Application Deadline: 28th Sept 2013

Public Relations and Communication Manager Job Vacancy at National Water and Sewerage Corporation in Kampala Uganda

Job Title: Manager (Public Relations and Communication)

Qualifications;
• A  Bachelor’s  degree  in Mass  Communication, Law,  Marketing  or Business studies  or any  other  related  field .
• Post  Graduate  qualification  in a  relevant  field
Competencies;
• The  individual  must  be a  strong  communicator , have excellent  written ,  presentation  and  communication  and  interpersonal  skills
• Possesses  strong  leadership  skills  , be able  to motivate  and influence  others .
• Be able to  think creatively  and  strategically  , have excellent  judgement  and be able  to work  in a changing environment
Experience;
• Minimum  of seven  years work experience  with  four  years  at senior  management  level  in a  large organization.
• Demonstrated  experience  in design  and execution  of  communication  and public  relations  activities .
• Experience  in developing  and managing  budgets
How to apply:
All interested  individual sliver they  should send their  applications  with  copies  of their  academic  and  professional  qualification  addressed  to the  Human Resource  Manager, P. O. Box  7053, Kampala
Human Resource  Manager, P. O. Box 7053, Kampala or  hand  deliver them  at our Head  Office  Plot  39  Jinja  Road
Application Deadline: 11th Oct 2013