Research Officer
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Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | March 22, 2024 |
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Healthcare Jobs in Uganda
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Job Type |
FULL_TIME
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Currency | UGX |
Description
Support other program staff in delivering business and life skills sessions.
Working with and training program staff to register clients, recommend clients for placement in RCTs
Provide introduction sessions to RCT (micro enterprise) clients, including on attendance requirements and protection related issues, drawing in other staff as necessary
Conduct bi-weekly meetings with beneficiaries in the form of calls, interviews or focus group discussion as appropriate. Helps ensure that payment of beneficiaries is accurately processed.
Under the direction of the Senior Research Officer /Manager, conduct individual business development sessions with clients and coach them through the development of a business plan and grant application where applicable. eHlQRIk veIMC
Support monitoring of activities, conducting site visits and helping to troubleshoot any issues from clients.
Coordinate closely with M&E and data staff on targeting, data collection, data systems and information management.
Contribute to baseline, interim and end line assessment efforts and program reporting, providing clear input on business training, microenterprise development research activities.
Coordinate closely with IRC logistics, finance, and grants focal point to ensure timely and compliant program activities and expenditures.
Linkages of RCT clients to the Urban Savings and Loans Association and Financial Service Providers for business growth support (where applicable).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Public Administration, business administration or equivalent
At least 3 years of experience in micro enterprise development livelihoods or community engagement programs.
Demonstrated experience and capacity in training clients and groups and working with vulnerable populations.
Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
Experience working with Refugees in livelihoods programming.
Experience managing data collection and concrete knowledge of open-source tools such as ODK collect, KoBo Toolbox, Survey CTO or CommCare platforms.