Fellow Jobs, Career opportunity in Uganda, at Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC) - 2015

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of the Fellow of RRPF, at Human Rights and Peace Centre, School of Law

Position Title: Fellow of RRPF,

Duty Station: Based at HURIPEC, School of Law, Makerere University

Organization:Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Duration:One (1) year contract

Reports to:Makerere University, Research Fellow Director, HURIPEC

Application Deadline:24th November, 2014

Background Information:

At Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC) the project of Religion Rights and Peace Fellowship’s goal is to support the emergence of citizen-led social movement for the promotion of Human Rights, Peace and Good govemance, taking advantage of Uganda’s strong religious heritage and encouraging all people to pro-actively work for the realization of their hopes for a peaceful and prosperous nation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·Research,lnnovation and Impact

·Pursue a programme of individual and collaborative research, resulting in high quality publications In the area of religion human rights, peace and governance;

·Promote the integration of the Fellowship with other research

·interests and themes Into the School of Law, partner Colleges and Departments;

·Develop a strategy to ensure that the Fellowship’s activities have the potential for Impact beyond academia.

Student Education

·Undertake knowledge dissemination through advanced seminars, public lectures, radio talk-shows and publication of monographs at Makerere University and other partner universities, with engagement In continual improvement in response to student and other feedback;

·Contribute to the development and planning of course contentwithin the subject area as required;

·Participate in the monitOring and evaluation process(es) of the Fellowship which includes quarterty reporting, steering committee meetings and reflection retreats.

Personal Qualifications

Essential

·A PhD (or equivalent qualification) In a relevant field;

·A clear and compelling academic plan that will deliver results that are consistent with the Fellowship’S foregoing objectives;

·Significant research experience within the academic discipline;

·Experience of presenting at conferences (national and international);

·Evidence of building strong working relationships within and, as appropriate, beyond your own discipline and to contribute to successful projects and collaborations;

·The potential and commitment to undertake high quality and innovative teaching and gain a higher education teaching qualification or award;

·A high level of Interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong ability to communicate effectively in writingand verbally with students, academic and external audiences;

·The ability to lead projects and organise, balance and prioriitise work commitments.

Desirable, not compulsory

·Success in gaining significant Independent research funding;

·Experience of leading on projects and initiatives, including managing resources;

·A growing track record of successful and innovative teaching at both undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;

·Experience of involvement in postgraduate research supervision;

·Experience of working collaboratively with external partner organisations.

Mode of application:

Applicants are requested to send or submit their applications addressed to the Director, HURIPEC at the address bellow.

Deadline for submission of Applications is on24th November, 2014

While we thank all applicants for their interest,

only those short listed for Interviews will be contacted.

Religion, Rights and Peace Fellowship Program Fellow.

DirectorHURIPEC

SCHOOL OF LAW

P.O.BOX 7062 Makerere University Kampala