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27 January 2015

Research Fellow (Microeconomist) Job Opportunity - Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)

Organization: Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) is Uganda’s leading economics research institution. Its mandate is to provide research and other forms of analytical support to Uganda’s development process. EPRC uses resources from Government of Uganda and Think Tank Initiative (TTI) under the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Key Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct empirical analysis microeconomic issuesActively engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the CentreBased on research findings and sound analysis, contribute to national policy discourseQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a Master’s degree by coursework & research in Economics, Agricultural Economics or Statistics from a recognised University. Recent graduates of doctoral degrees in shall be added advantageAt least six years working experience in relevant public or private sector institutions three of which should be in policy-oriented workProven ability to use STATA, EViews, GAMS or GAUSS for data analysis Abreast with current global and national economic issuesComprehensive working knowledge of, and ability to apply modern economic theory and methods Possess excellent analytical skillsProven high level writing skills as primary author in published research papers, review etc.Past experience working with large household survey data setsHigh-level interpersonal skills and good communication skillsSelf-motivation and capability to work under tight deadlines in a competitive environment Evidence of publication of own written articles in either local or international journals Unquestionable level of integrityAll candidates should send their applications, including detailed curriculum vitae; names and addresses of three (3) referees (at least one of whom must be a current/ former employer), and photocopies of credentials should be sent to the address below. The applicants must indicate clearly on top of the envelope the position applied for.The Chairman, Board of Management Economic Policy Research Centre 51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus P.O. Box 7841, Kampala. Uganda. Deadline: Friday 6th February 2015 by 4:00 p.m

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22 January 2015

Research Fellow- Sectoral Vacancy - Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)

Organization: Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) is Uganda’s leading economics research institution. Its mandate is to provide research and other forms of analytical support to Uganda’s development process. EPRC uses resources from Government of Uganda and Think Tank Initiative (TTI) under the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Key Duties and Responsibilities: Carry out empirical analysis on Sectoral issuesActively engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the CentreBased on research findings and sound analysis, contribute to national policy discourseQualifications, Skills and Experience: The candidate should hold a Master’s degree by coursework & research in Economics, Agricultural Economics or Statistics from a recognised University. Recent graduates of doctoral degrees in (a) shall be added advantageAt least six years working experience in relevant public or private sector institutions three of which should be in policy-oriented work Proven ability to use STATA, EViews, GAMS or GAUSS for data analysisThe applicant should be abreast with current global and national economic issuesComprehensive working knowledge of, and ability to apply modern economic theory and methodsPossess excellent analytical skillsProven high level writing skills as primary author in published research papers, review etc.Past exposure and experience working with large household survey data sets High-level interpersonal skills and good communication skillsSelf-motivation and capability to work under tight deadlines in a competitive environmentEvidence of publication of own written articles in either local or international journalsHigh degree of integrityAll candidates should send their applications, including detailed curriculum vitae; names and addresses of three (3) referees (at least one of whom must be a current/ former employer), and photocopies of credentials should be sent to the address below. The applicants must indicate clearly on top of the envelope the position applied for.The Chairman, Board of Management Economic Policy Research Centre 51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus, P.O. Box 7841, Kampala. Uganda. Deadline: Friday 6th February 2015 by 4:00 p.m

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15 January 2015

Uganda: GHC Fellowship: Fundraising/Resource Mobilization Fellow

About the Global Health Corps Fellowship:Global Health Corps is a one-year paid fellowship that pairs young professionals with organizations (fellowship placement organizations) that require new thinking and innovative solutions. Global Health Corps is uniting emerging leaders across disciplines and backgrounds to work towards a common goal – health equity for all. We believe real progress in global health will only be achieved with the skills and passion of a diverse community of talented individuals. Join us!

The fellowship begins in July 2015 and extends through August 2016. Fellows engage in professional development training, mentorship and thoughtful community-building, and continue to draw upon their fellowship experience and the GHC alumni network as they build careers of lasting impact.

Applicants can apply for up to 3 different fellowship positions that match their interests and skills, from project management to monitoring and evaluation, supply chain management, logistics, communications and more. We are looking for people from a broad range of sectors and backgrounds.

Global Health Corps believes that great ideas don’t change the world, great PEOPLE do! Fellows are selected based on their ability to fit the job description for the positions they apply to, and their fit with the GHC leadership practices. To learn more about the GHC leadership practices, visit: http://ghcorps.org/apply/

Fellows are placed in organizations in pairs – one international fellow and one local fellow from the placement country – creating a fellowship team that is a central part of the fellowship experience.

About the Fellowship Placement Organization:Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is a national non-profit child health and development organization providing family centered pediatric HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment service as well as health professional training and clinical research in Uganda.

Mission: Baylor-Uganda is committed to providing high quality, high impact and highly ethical pediatric and family centered health care, health professional training and clinical research, focused on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition and other conditions impacting the health and well being of children and families worldwide.

Baylor-Uganda’s current priority areas include:

HIV/AIDS preventionCare and treatment servicesHealth professional training and capacity buildingClinical researchMaternal and child illnesses

Fellowship Position Overview:The Fundraising/Resource Mobilization fellows role is to develop, monitor and review resource mobilization strategies for sustaining the organization’s programs in line with the strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a fundraising strategy and plan, in line with the strategic objectives of the organizationReview the organization’s budget so as to establish the program financial needs/gaps in line with Baylor’s strategic plan and financial policies and proceduresManage and review the preparation and development of fundable quality proposals for the organization’s program in accordance with proposal writing guidelinesDevelop and maintain relations with potential donors including local funding agencies, the corporate sector, and international donors in line with donor requirements and Baylor-Uganda’s funding policies and proceduresMonitor the implementation of funded projects by liaising with the responsible departmental heads to ensure quality and informed reporting to donors on a timely basis in line with contractual donor obligationsFollow-up project proposals submitted to donors and keep proper record of all correspondences in line with organizational requirementsWrite project and accountability reports and submit them to donors according to donor requirementsRaise Baylor-Uganda’s country profile through information sharing with donors and other stakeholders to ensure successful fundraising in line with the strategic objectives and official funding guidelinesFacilitate training of Baylor-Uganda staff and partners in fundraising and donor reporting in line with Baylor’s training strategy and guidelines

Required Skills and Experience:

Fundraising and resource mobilization skillsNegotiation skillsExemplary communication (oral and written) and report writing skillsEntrepreneurship skillsAbility to work under pressureProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point), data collection, validation and analysisProven English language writing and editorial skillsStrong interest in global public healthAbility to work in a team environment, but with self sufficiency and motivationStrong interpersonal skills coupled with excellent communication skills, verbal, written, listening, presentation and facilitationCapacity to multi-task; flexible and capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines with demonstrated ability to prioritize across multiple projects and relationships

Preferred Skills and Experience:

MBA, MPP, MPA, MPH or other relevant Masters degreeA post graduate qualification in Project Planning and Management will be an added advantage3 years of working experience in fundraising, mobilization and donor environment

Fellows receive the following benefits:

Monthly living stipendHousingUtilities stipendHealth insuranceA professional development grant of $600A completion award of $1500An advising program that pairs each fellow with an advisor in his/her area of work or interestA two-week Training Institute at Yale University in the United States to begin the fellowshipA five-day End-of-Year retreat in East Africa to finish the fellowshipThree multi-day trainings during the yearTravel to and from placement site, all trainings, and retreatsProfessional development and personal support from a dedicated in-country program managerPersonal development and accompaniment program led by Still Harbor

To see the full job description, please visit:http://bit.ly/1zZOq8x

To apply to this position go to: http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/application/

To see the full list of fellowship positions, go to: http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/through-placements/

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07 January 2015

Global Health Corps (GHC) Careers - Management Consultant Fellow at LifeNet International

Organisation: Global Health Corps (GHC)Placement Organisation: LifeNet International Salary: Monthly Stipend of 550 dollars per monthGlobal Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We currently place fellows in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia.LifeNet International (LN) is a not-for-profit organization that creates innovative solutions for the everyday health challenges facing East Africa’s poor. In 2011, LN launched a Conversion Franchise network to build the capacity of 10 church-based primary care clinics in Burundi, East Africa through nurse training, management systems, growth financing and medicine supply. We will expand to 60 clinics by year-end 2014, and in early 2015 we will be expanding our network to Uganda to build on our success. Our goal is to improve clinical performance by 50% within the first 12 months of partnership, across all core functions ranging from nursing care to financial management. We impact our clinic partners in four general categories: nursing basics, financial/management consulting, pharmaceutical supply, and loans for equipment. LN aims to make significant and sustainable improvements in the health of Uganda’s poor through a clinical network of 10 health facilities in 2015. We want to replicate and improve upon the successes and lessons learned in Burundi, with a focus on establishing our medical training and management consulting programs with new partners in Uganda.Job Summary: The Management Consultant Fellow will work closely with LN management to aggregate best practices in clinical operations management and implement training and franchising products that deliver these best practices across the franchisee network in Uganda.Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Aggregation and Assessment: During the initial phase the fellow will travel to partner clinics to conduct site assessments at each clinic site. The fellow will be responsible for delivering an accurate assessment of current managerial and financial practices at each clinic and highlighting areas for improvement. The fellow will also be responsible for documenting best practices at each clinic for distribution across the LN partner network. The fellow will have access to the program materials developed for Burundi health center partners, and will be asked to adapt and modify them to best serve the needs of our Ugandan health partners.2. Innovation: The innovation stage builds upon the assessment stage. Best practices will be honed into systems – such as financial reporting methods or inventory management, tools and trainings. The fellow will develop new content and modify existing tools in each of these areas to create a franchising product for distribution across the network.3. Implementation: The final component will be implementing relevant best practices across the clinical network through training and systems implementation. The fellow will refine the product based on the in-clinic reception for future use by the LN team. The fellow will report directly to the Uganda Country Director on a weekly basis to deliver project updates, discuss successes and challenges, and collaborate with LN team members as is helpful to develop their assignment. Performance feedback will be given at each stage of the operation.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The GHC fellow should hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Economic or International Development, Business or Finance-related business or management experiencePast exposure to operating metrics, i.e. KPIs, and the use of such metrics to drive organizational performancePossess the ability to analyze complex organizational problems, identify innovative solutions, and engage others to implement solutions, preferably in a limited-resource environmentPossess the ability to improve or create efficient operating systemsWorking knowledge of basic financial management principles including income statement and balance sheet usesPerform in a highly independent entrepreneurial environment, deliver strong results, and ask for help when neededAbility to impart knowledge, train effectively, and teach in a manner appropriate to the knowledge, ability and educational background of the target audienceWillingness to work in Ugandan cultural and political environment, including sensitivity to LN clinic partners’ religious beliefs and contextsWillingness to travel extensively in, around and outside of Kampala in semi-rural and rural areas 3-4 days per week (fellow will always return to Kampala on the weekends)Job Terms and Conditions: Fellows will be provided with housing, health insurance and a living stipend of $550/month. Additionally, fellows will receive an award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year. Flights to and from the placement site and all other costs associated with GHC programming are included, including $600 in professional development funds. Housing will be arranged in Kampala.Note: The living stipend and completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.All applicants who desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at the web page below.

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Global Health Corps (GHC) Fresher Careers - Advocacy and Communications Fellow at UDHA

Organisation: Global Health Corps (GHC)Placement Organisation: Uganda Development and Health Associates (UDHA)Salary: Monthly Stipend of 550 dollars per monthGlobal Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We currently place fellows in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia.Uganda Development and Health Associates (UDHA) is a service provision organization dedicated to serving the poor and vulnerable members of Ugandan society. UDHA uses a multi-sector and professional approach with strong community participation and ownership for the enhancement of health, rights and development initiatives. UDHA community-based interventions focus on HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, advocacy, and youth.Job Summary: The Advocacy and Communications Fellow will spearhead, guide, and implement advocacy activities for UDHA and targeted communities aimed at both communities and government.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Build and maintain working relationships with influential organizations and networks to advocate for desired policy changeDevelop materials describing key advocacy issues for institutional and public audiencesSupport in formulation of advocacy proposals for fundingActively facilitate advocacy events working with a wide range of stakeholdersManage advocacy components of all projects in the organizationRepresent the organization in advocacy forums at local and national levelPrepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports of advocacy activities that contribute to the accomplishment of UDHA’s goalsQualifications, Skills and Experience: The GHC fellow should have some experience and understanding of local and national policy change processesPrior experience in public relations and partnership managementSignificant experience with proposal development and writing technical reportsAbility to work in rural settingsExcellent analytical and decision-making skillsRelevant experience in communications, advocacy and/or marketingPossess the ability to work in a team environment with self-sufficiency and self-motivationStrong interpersonal skills coupled with excellent communication skills: verbal, written, listening, presentation and facilitationAbility to multi-task: flexible and capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines with demonstrated ability to prioritize across multiple projects and relationshipsAbility to work under pressureJob Terms and Conditions: Fellows will be provided with housing, health insurance and a living stipend of $550/month. Additionally, fellows will receive an award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year. Flights to and from the placement site and all other costs associated with GHC programming are included, including $600 in professional development funds. Housing will be arranged in Iganga.Note: The living stipend and completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.All applicants who desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at the web page below.

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12 December 2014

GHC Fellowship Careers - Gender Mainstreaming Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation

Organisation: Global Health Corps (GHC)Placement Organisation: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s FoundationSalary: Monthly Stipend of 550 dollars per monthGlobal Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We currently place fellows in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia.Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is a national non-profit child health and development organization providing family centered pediatric HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment service as well as health professional training and clinical research in Uganda. Baylor-Uganda is committed to providing high quality, high impact and highly ethical pediatric and family centered health care, health professional training and clinical research, focused on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition and other conditions impacting the health and well-being of children and families worldwide. Baylor-Uganda’s current priority areas include:HIV/AIDS preventionCare and treatment servicesHealth professional training and capacity buildingClinical researchMaternal and child illnessesJob Summary: The Gender Mainstreaming Fellow will work closely with relevant Ministries of Health and District Health Teams (DHT) to strengthen institutional, policy, legal and other mechanisms that can provide a supportive environment for combatting sexual and gender based violence related to HIV/AIDS. The Fellow will develop and monitor the implementation of strategies at the community level to strengthen activities that raise awareness of and build capacity to change negative gender norms and practices regarding reproductive health and the demand for HIV prevention and care services. The Fellow will monitor the implementation of gender mainstreaming strategies into district operating procedures, care policies, and work-plans.Key Duties and Responsibilities: In order to develop a multi-sector approach to gender mainstreaming in HIV/AIDS services, build, grow and develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in relevant government committees at the district and community levels;Working with these committee members, advocate for comprehensive interventions to enhance gender mainstreaming, and periodic performance review of these interventionsDevelop an operational work plan, procurement plan, and budget for implementation of gender mainstreaming activities in HIV/AIDS prevention and care servicesWork closely with districts to integrate these activities into the district work plans and budgetsActively monitor the implementation of strategies for promoting male involvement in reproductive health programs and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment servicesOffer technical support in developing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework, as well as data collection tools, to evaluate gender mainstreaming activities in HIV/AIDS servicesMonitor reporting on gender inequalities and gender-related barriers that affect access to and utilization of HIV services at district and community levelsCarry out research and present best practices related to gender mainstreaming in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment servicesImplement quality improvement projects for gender mainstreaming activitiesEnhance the capacity of district health workers and Baylor-Uganda staff to implement gender mainstreaming activities through training, mentorship, and supervisionPrepare funding proposals related to gender mainstreaming in HIV/AIDS prevention and careQualifications, Skills and Experience: The GHC fellow should hold a Master’s degree in Gender and Development Studies or Public HealthSignificant experience in gender or women’s rights programming, especially in the context of HIV/AIDS issues in a Non-Governmental Organizations, with at least two (2) years’ experience influencing the policy environment related to gender and HIV/AIDSPast experience developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and toolsPast experience in program design, strategic planning, program management and implementation, especially within a developing country contextExcellent analytical & decision making skillsPossess the ability to work under pressureExcellent communication, analytical, networking, and partnership skillsJob Terms and Conditions: Fellows will be provided with housing, health insurance and a living stipend of $550/month. Additionally, fellows will receive an award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year. Flights to and from the placement site and all other costs associated with GHC programming are included, including $600 in professional development funds. Housing will be arranged in Kampala.Note: The living stipend and completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.All applicants who desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at the web page below.

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GHC Fresher Careers - Advocacy and Communications Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation

Organisation: Global Health Corps (GHC)Placement Organisation: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s FoundationSalary: Monthly Stipend of 550 dollars per monthGlobal Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We currently place fellows in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia.Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is a national non-profit child health and development organization providing family centered pediatric HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment service as well as health professional training and clinical research in Uganda. Baylor-Uganda is committed to providing high quality, high impact and highly ethical pediatric and family centered health care, health professional training and clinical research, focused on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition and other conditions impacting the health and well being of children and families worldwide. Baylor-Uganda’s current priority areas include:HIV/AIDS preventionCare and treatment servicesHealth professional training and capacity buildingClinical researchMaternal and child illnessesJob Summary: The Baylor Advocacy and Communications Fellow’s role is to implement, monitor and evaluate Baylor’s advocacy interventions in line with the department’s mission.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Scan the social environment to identify issues in society that can affect Baylor’s mission in supported regions and develop advocacy related interventionsBuild and grow strong alliances and networks with public and private partner organizations for concerted advocacy efforts and greater participation in policy dialogueDocument and share experiences arising from advocacy interventions with the supervisor and other key stakeholdersBuild the capacity of Baylor-Uganda staff in advocacy, partnering and networking as per the identified needsActively participate in carrying out advocacy campaigns on issues related to HIV care, treatment and prevention, and other emerging prioritiesDevelop an operational activity plan and budget for advocacy and communications issuesSend monthly and quarterly performance reports to the supervisor in line with Baylor Uganda’s financial guidelines and reportingDevelop fundable research proposals for advocacy programs and carry out advocacy-oriented research that will advance HIV/AIDS free societyIn charge of planning advocacy initiatives such as surveys, donor conferences and meetings necessary for advancing the advocacy agendaQualifications, Skills and Experience: The GHC fellow should have at least two years’ experience in advocacy, public relations and partnership managementMarketing skillsPast experience in proposal development and in writing technical reportsExcellent analytical and decision making skillsPossess the ability to work under pressureProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)Proven English language writing and editorial skillsPast experience in communications or advocacyStrong interest in global public healthPossess the ability to work in a team environment but with self-sufficiency and self-motivationStrong interpersonal skills coupled with excellent communication skills; verbal, written, listening, presentation and facilitationCapacity to multi-task; flexible and capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines with demonstrated ability to prioritize across multiple projects and relationshipsJob Terms and Conditions: Fellows will be provided with housing, health insurance and a living stipend of $550/month. Additionally, fellows will receive an award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year. Flights to and from the placement site and all other costs associated with GHC programming are included, including $600 in professional development funds. Housing will be arranged in Kampala.Note: The living stipend and completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.All applicants who desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at the web page below.

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12 October 2014

Uganda: Qualitative Research Fellow in M&E Dept

Will be working for Educate!, a US-based NGO that runs an entrepreneur education program for Secondary School children in Uganda.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic qualitative researcher to carry out an investigation into the impact of our program to supplement existing rigorous quantitative research.

For the full job description and details of how to apply, please follow the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_fbm3tUiMKPWkhCQmh0UzRqNW8/edit?usp=sharing

Please fill out the form on this link and attach your resume and cover letter where asked. Please ensure your resume contains at least three referees.

http://apply.experienceeducate.org/

Thank You

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18 September 2014

BRAC International NGO Jobs - Research Fellow

Job Title: Research Fellow
Organization: BRAC International
BRAC, one the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The MasterCard Scholar Program (MCFSP) at BRAC provides talented young people from economically disadvantaged communities with access to quality and relevant education.
BRAC Uganda Research and Evaluation Unit is currently looking for a dynamic and articulate individual to join its team as a Research Fellow (RF)to lead research and evaluation activities related to MCFSR The primary study is a randomized control trial that aims to assess the impact of MCFSP on educational and household outcomes. The Research Fellow will be the primary manger of all research activates related to this project. As such the position requires advanced technical skills, exemplary communication skills, financial management , capability and the ability to work irregular hours with a multicultural and multi-continental team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the implementation of all activities related to a randomized control trial.Work with program staff to ensure compliance with research protocol while implementing project.Intuitively review, update and manage project plans for financial accountability.Compile and prepare donor reports, including supporting financial reporting, represent BRAC among partners.Support qualitative research activities and reporting.Manage contracts for external data collection. Provide support to REU to mobilize resources for research projects.Assisting programs in designing and preparing proposals for new projects.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a Master's Degree in economics, development studies, social science, or a related field.A minimum of two or more years’ experience in impact evaluation, preferred.Strong quantitative research skills, including coursework in econometrics and impact evaluation, required.High proficiency performing data cleaning, management and analysis in STATA, required: high proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, and the ability to build proficiency with software quickly, required.Excellent written and spoken English: outstanding communication skills required.Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead a team, manage deadlines and produce high quality outputAll interested candidates who meet the above requirements must submit their Curriculum Vitae (including date of birth, education qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least 2 references), cover letter and a STATA "do" file showing analysis performed by you to hrd@uganda.brac.netwith the subject line "Research Fellow-MCFSP" Applications are only accepted via email.

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05 July 2012

Jobs at Grameen Foundation in Uganda- Design Fellow

Job Title: Product Design Fellow

About this job

Our client Grameen Foundation is a company empowering people, changing lives and innovating for the world's poor is seeking to recruit result driven and motivated individuals for the Vacancy above;

Job Summary: The Product Design Fellow (PDF) will drive human-centered design thinking for AppLab Money’s projects. The PDF will work with the AppLab Money team to develop and execute user research and product testing strategies, track the user experience during pilots, and work with the technology team to ensure that the products are improved to meet the needs of users.

Reports to: Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage product design and innovation processes for the AppLab Money Incubator
Work with the AppLab team to determine product solutions that meet core needs of poor consumers through:
Planning and conducting primary research studies designed to understand user needs
Refining our process for testing to unearth key user insights more efficiently and effectively
Conducting brainstorming, requirements-gathering and design review sessions
Work with the team to develop strategies to rapid prototyping and iteration of product concepts through:
Developing wireframes and prototypes (both static and interactive) for testing with users.
Facilitating the product filtering process to ensure that products chosen for testing are technically feasible, commercially sustainable, and compliant with Bank of Uganda regulations
Monitoring and reporting on user feedback from the field and sharing that feedback within the team to quickly refine the product prototypes

Document research findings in various forms (blogs, monthly updates, reports etc.)
Advocate for the adoption of human-centered design throughout GF worldwide
Provide training and mentorship in human-centered design to help junior staff integrate design principles in their work going forward

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Has a deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
Believes in the potential to leverage information and communication technology (ICTs) for the benefit of poor people
Has professional experience in human-centered design
Is able to bring creativity, innovation, and a thirst for new ideas to our team
Has strong prototyping and visual communication skills (experience developing mobile phone based products/apps preferred but not required)
Has strong written and oral communication skills
Has strong analytical and business modeling skills
Has deep knowledge of Microsoft office products (excel, powerpoint, word, etc.)
Experienced working in developing countries preferred but not required

Education and Experience:

An undergraduate degree or higher in product design, engineering or related field.
3+ years professional experience developing new products through a human-centered design lens

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to grameenjobs@nftconsult.com

5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.

Deadline:13th July 2012

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05 May 2012

Senior Research Fellow

Requirements:

Excellent academic background with a Ph.D. in Economics (by
coursework and research) with strong bias in trade and economic integration issues from a reputable UniversityKnowledge of external trade issues including trading blocs, bilateral, WTO and EPAKnowledge of international and domestic trade will be an added
advantageProven high level writing skills as primary authorship in publishing
research papers, review etc. Evidence of publication of own written articles in either local or
international journals Self motivation and capability to work under tight deadlines in a
competitive environment High-level interpersonal skills and good communications skills Excellent writing and presentation skills A minimum of five (5) years of postdoctoral research work experience in relevant public or private sector institutions Professional experience of working with reputable research institutions in policy-oriented work Unquestionable integrity

The position is for three year contract, with a possibility for renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Attractive and internationally competitive remuneration package including healthcare coverage is offered.
How to apply :
EPRC is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive
package including healthcare cover. Applications, including detailed
curriculum vitae; names and addresses of three (3) referees (at least one of whom must be a current/former employer), and photocopies of
credentials should be sent to the address below. Applicants should indicate clearly on top of the envelope the position applied
for.

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27 June 2011

Solar Energy Centre (SEC) Recruitment June 2011 Project Fellow

Organization Name : Solar Energy Centre (SEC)
Job Position : Project Fellow, Research Associate
Pay Scale : Rs.12000-23000/-
Eligibility : BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D
Job Location : New Delhi
Last Date : 16-07-2011

Jobs Details:-

Advertisement for Empanelment at Solar Energy Centre under Visitors’ Programme for the positions of Project Fellow, Research Associate and Consultant.

Si No. 1
Post Name: Project Fellow
No. of Post: 16
Qualification : i. First class in M.Sc. (Physics) ./ BE/ B.Tech (Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics)
ii. First class in ME/ M.Tech (Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics) or First class in M.Sc. with two years experience in energy

Si No. 2
Post Name: Research Associate
No. of Post: 6
Qualification : Ph. D in Engineering/ Physics or M.Tech/ ME (Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics with three years experience in R&D in relevant field)

Si No. 3
Post Name: Consultant
No. of Post: 2
Qualification : An acknowledge expert in the field of solar energy. May be a working or retired personnel. Teachers of Colleges and Universities/ Scientists may come on study leave. As a consultant may also be required for administrative work, persons with sufficient administrative background with in-depth knowledge of administrative and financial norms of the Govt. of India may also apply.

How to Apply:

Interested eligible candidates may send their application in the prescribed pro-forma along with two self addressed envelopes of 12×25 cms Speed Post/Registered Post of Indian Postal Department only (application sent through private courier service or by hand will not be accepted) along with Synopsis/research idea applicant wants to purse at SEC during his Associateship/project fellowship within 21 days of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News at the following address:
Director In charge (Visitors & Training Programme) Solar Energy Centre Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Government of India Block No. 14, CGO Complex , Lodi Road New Delhi-110003

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Anna University- Project Fellow, February 2011

Organization Name: Anna University
Job Position: Project Fellow
Pay Scale: Rs. 8000/-
Eligibility : ME/M.Tech, MSc
Job Location: Chennai
Last Date: 25/2/2011
Hiring Process: Face to Face Interview

Jobs Details:-

Anna University, inviting applicaion for the post of Project Fellow

Title of the Project: Nanofiber network ion conducting polymer composites for fuel cells

Qualification : M.Sc/ M.Tech (General Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or organic chemistry)

Duration of the project: 36 months

Pay Scale : Rs. 8000

How to Apply:
The applications along with relevant copies of certificates must reach the Principal Investigator on or before 25.02.2011. Date and venue of Interview: 28.02.2011, HOD’s Chamber in Department of Chemistry. Contact Address: Dr. D. Sangeetha Principal Investigator Department of Chemistry , Anna University, Chennai – 25 Email: sangeetha@annauniv.edu

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National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT)- Research Fellow, February 2011

Organization Name: National Institute of Technology Warangal
Job Position: Research Fellow
Pay Scale: Rs.18000 -20000/-
Eligibility : BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, MSc
Job Location: Warangal
Last Date: 21/3/2011
Hiring Process: Face to Face Interview

Jobs Details:-

National Institute of Technology Warangal inviting application for the post of Research Fellow

Project entitled “Lake Dynamics and their interaction with aquifers at Warangal city by using isotope studies”, sanctioned by DST, Government of India, New Delhi.

Qualification : (i) First class B.E/B.Tech. in Civil/Agriculture/Environmental/Water management.(ii) M.E/M.Tech/MS or equivalent degree with specialization in Hydraulics/Hydrology/Water resources/RS&GIS/ Environmental/Agriculture/ Ocean Engineering with first class (at all levels) with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0 – 10 scale grading system, or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate.(iii) Candidate must qualify GATE. (iv) Candidate selected will be permitted to register for doctoral work (PhD degree) as per the institute norms.

Duration: 3 Years

Pay Scale : Rs.18000 -20000

Applications giving Name, Father’s Name, Present & Permanent Address, e-mail ID,telephone / mobile number, details of educational qualifications along with % of marks/ CGPA/GATE score obtained with copies of supporting documents and experience should reach the Co-investigator of the project on or before 21 March 2011 (or) Email:e.venkatarathnam@gmail.com , isotopestudy@gmail.com. The interview will be held on 23 March 2011 at 10 am at Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Warangal. Those candidates who have applied and have the above eligibility qualifications can attend the interview by bringing all the original certificates for verification. Contact Address: Dr. E.Venkata Rathnam,Co-Investigator & Associate Professor,Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology,Warangal-506021 (A.P)

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Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)- Fellow Program, February 2011

Organization Name: Indian Institute of Forest Management
Job Position: Fellow Program
Pay Scale: Rs.18000 -20000/-
Eligibility : BE/B.Tech,CA,ICWA, Post Graduate
Job Location: Bhopal
Last Date: 31 March 2011
Hiring Process: Written-test

Jobs Details:-

Indian Institute of Forest Management, Fellow Program in Management (FPM)

Qualification: A Bachelors Degree with atleast 50 percent marks. Masters degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevancy has to be decided by the IIFM) with at least 55% marks including Five year/ Four year Integrated masters Degree programme in the Master’s degree and with good academic records. (OR) 4 year/ 8 Semester B.Tech/ B.E with60% Marks or Equivalent OGPA. (OR) Professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS with atleast 55% marks. (OR) For IIFM Graduates, who have done PGDFM and IIM graduates who have done PGDM, the minimum OGPA of 3.00 in 4.33 maximum scale, is required. (OR) For MRM Post graduates from IIFM, with 3.00 CGPA.

Age limit: 45 year as on 1st July of the 1st year of the commencement of the academic year.

Fellowship: Rs.12000 in first and second year , Rs.14000 in third and fourth year and for extended one year (if applicable) during the program.

Selection Process: Selection of candidates through a two-stage process- Screening Test/ Interview and Personal Discussions

Applications in the prescribed format should be sent to Chairperson (FPM), Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal–462 003, India latest by 31st March 2011.

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