Research Assistants(National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda-NUDIPU)_ Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Research Assistants
Posts:2 Job Vacancies
Organisation: The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
Job Location:  Kampala, Uganda
Deadline:  23rd January, 2014
About NUDIPU:
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) in partnership with her development partners - University College London, UK- has secured funds to implement Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) impact evaluation research project in Uganda. The project aims at designing a model of impact evaluation for Community Based Rehabilitation for Disabled People (CBR) and an evaluation toolkit for use in diverse contexts globally.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

•     Lend a hand to the Research coordinator in communicating with the UCL research team (Mary Wickenden and colleagues) in all matters by email or Skype in a timely fashion (weekly at minimum, and immediately (within the day) for any exceptional circumstances that may arise.
•     Assist in communication with the Kayunga District CBR programme officers and staff about the field work (e.g. details about timings, information for and recruitment of participants, transport, venues, networking with local stakeholders etc.)
•     Collect data (both existing demographic and monitoring to be collected from the CBR programme manager) and new participatory data collected from activities as above
•     Perform any other duties as assigned by the Research Coordinator.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•     The Research Assistant should hold a Graduate degree or diploma in relevant subject: e.g. community development, social work, sociology, anthropology, disability or development studies, health or education professions
•     Some introductory training in research methods either academic or on job
•     Hands-on experience in conducting academic research project in a relevant subject
•     Work experience in the disability field or community development, either in research, advocacy or service provision
•     Computer literacy skills i.e. Competency in the use of PC/word, online resources, email and Skype.
•     Excellent report writing skills

How to Apply:
All those with a penchant for humanities are requested to send their cover letters, copies of academic transcripts and resumes to the:
 Executive Director, NUDIPU,
P.O.BOX 8567 Kampala, Uganda

OR
Physically drop them to the; NUDIPU offices on Plot 530,
Bukoto-Kisaasi Road, Tel: 0414 540179
NB: Please clearly mark the application envelopes by indicating a position applied for.
Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.