DRC International NGO Research Assistant Jobs in Uganda

DRC International NGO Research Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Overall purpose of the role:

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Uganda is looking for highly qualified persons to fill the positions of Research Assistants at field level. The researchers will carry out research in the local communities where they live in communities of West Nile. They will be trained in Anthropological methodology by the Programme Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Attend onboarding and comprehensive training in anthropological methodology.

Conduct anthropological field research in coordination with PM: participant observation and ethnographic field notes.

Assist the PM in ensuring quality of the planning, implementation and follow-up of activities.

Follow local initiatives by community members (including RLO activities).

Follow communities’ engagement with HDP actors on conflict resolution and PB.

Participate in review and coordination meetings in the basecamp for relevant sectors (Protection, PB and other).

Conduct semi-structured interviews of refugees and community members in accordance with plans and instructions by PM.

Attend weekly supervision session on phone with PM (one on one)

Share weekly report with PM including ethnographic fieldnotes (and interviews when relevant) to inform weekly supervision session.

Attend bi-monthly planning/status meetings with MEAL manager (and PM online).

Attend refresher trainings.

Experience and technical competencies:

Minimum, A level education certificate or its equivalent.

Atleast three years of relevant experience with a reputable institution

Good interpersonal skills

Respected in local community

Experience with ethnographic or interview training

Work independently with high integrity towards the research and the research participants

Knowledge of local language spoken in the areamanagement skills and experience.

Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.

Full proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Education:

Minimum, A level education certificate or its equivalent.

Languages

Excellent Communication skills in English required.

Knowledge of local language is added advantage

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; DRC International NGO Research Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Find jobs in Uganda. Jobs - Uganda jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ugandan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Uganda.

Jobs in Uganda - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Uganda.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Uganda posted and updated daily - click here!