Twaweza, a
dynamic East Africa wide organization,
is looking
for a competent, effective and energetic Program Officer ‐ Research
Job Title: Program Officer‐Research
Salary Grade: 5
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Uwezo Country Coordinator
Supervises: Program officer and Interns
Start Date: As soon as
possible
Overall Responsibility:
You will take charge of the overall
planning for the annual national assessment. You will ensure that credible
partners are recruited; that they undertake their tasks while ensuring
integrity. You will organize and ensure that training of trainers (ToT) and the
volunteers trainings occur on schedule. You will work with data analyst and
ensure effective sampling, data entry, data analysis. You will take part in
report writing.
Specific Responsibilities
1. Plan and organize for the annual national assessment; ensure that the
assessment tools, tests and manuals for trainers and volunteers are developed
in adherence with the Uwezo standards;
2.
Plan and manage
partnerships; ensure that partners to implement the activities are recruited on
time, are credible and meet the Uwezo standards, are engaged and trained in
readiness to implement the assessment;
3.
Manage the data
bank; ensure that proper records are kept of the partners, volunteers and other
entities engaged with during the research;
4.
Ensure that
sampling is undertaken as per the approved research design; that the consultant
is engaged on time;
5. Monitor the assessment process for quality assurance; support in the
data entry, analysis process;
6. Oversee the preparation of the annual national report; provide support
in the compilation of other reports and publications materials, presentations;
7. Manage the research department of the Country office, ensure that set
targets are met as per the approved plans and budgets.
General Responsibilities
1.
Conduct occasional
research and writing assignments on Uwezo in diverse ways supportive to program
goals, including internal learning, policy debates, opinion articles;
2. Participate in other Uwezo processes (communication);
3. Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and
with work plans, in ways that are consistent with Twaweza policies;
4. Prepare and submit quality and timely plans, budgets and reports ;
5.
Keep abreast of new
ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and
communications ;
6. Participate in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed;
7. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your manager or
the Head of Twaweza.
Twaweza Job Description: Program Officer ‐ Research
Core Qualifications
1. At least a Master’s degree in Education or Social Sciences.
2. Experience in carrying our large surveys.
3. At least three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in
research.
4. Excellent writing and communication skills in English with keen
attention to detail;
5. Strong analytical and organizational skills;
6. Strong computer skills and use of database and internet;
7. Excellent organizational, reporting and management skills;
8. Very good time management skills.
Changes and Amendments:
This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with
the employee and the supervisor.
Application process:
To apply for this position, please submit
your CV (max 4 pages) to twaweza@empower.co.tz, including a cover
letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2
samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS
Word or PDF file. In the subject of your email write your name and the
position you are applying for.
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