Career Opportunity: Research and Knowledge Manager BRAC Uganda BRAC, one of the largest Non-‐Governmental Development Organizations in the world, works in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation programs. The organization utilizes an integrated development approach, combining education, health, agriculture, livestock, adolescent empowerment, and microfinance. For more information visit BRAC’s website http://www.brac.net. BRAC Uganda invites applications for suitably qualified individuals to fill the following position. Job Title: RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGER The BRAC Uganda Research and Evaluation Unit is looking for a dynamic and articulate individual to join its team as the Research and Knowledge Manager. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop a knowledge sharing strategy within the research unit and the BRAC Uganda office, as well as a strategy for disseminating research findings to a wider audience • Organize and facilitate monthly research team meetings • Revise and edit research unit reports and working papers • Use research unit data and reports to create research previews, research summaries, technical reports, and other documents for a variety of audiences • Develop a communications strategy for the research unit to share information for the development of innovative programs • 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 the lead sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal training opportunities • Develop and maintain the research unit’s web presence • Develop a communications strategy for the research unit to share findings with a variety of outsides audiences • Liaise with other development and research institutions to foster collaboration in on-‐going 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 Qualifications / Requirements: • Minimum – Master’s Degree in development studies, social science, communications (with a strong background in research), or a related field. • At least 3 years of experience in a research, research communication capacity or development organization • Excellent writing skills in English • Advanced written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences and purposes, including blogs, academic journals, print media, etc. • High proficiency with Microsoft Office and some experience with data analysis software such as Nvivo or Stata • Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies • Experience managing complex projects Job Location: BRAC Country Office, Kampala, Uganda
Direct Supervisor: Research Coordinator, BRAC Uganda Salary: Based on experience and competency, commensurate with salary for similar experience locally. To Apply: Email CV and cover letter to
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