Senior Research Officer
Arua, Uganda * Fulltime
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Uganda
The Senior Research Officer will technically support the ethnographic research in the local communities in Rhino Camp, including data management (ethnographic data), co-facilitate ethnographic trainings, support research findings dissemination, and cross border research visits.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the research lead in ensuring high quality of the data, planning, implementation and follow-up of activities.
• Transcribe interviews.
• Support the development of training packages and co-facilitate training.
• Attend weekly planning/status meetings with Team Leader and HQ team.
• Support the capacity building and assessments of field assistants’ technical performance.
• Be accountable for ensuring that agreed work plans and tasks set by the technical lead are completed in a timely manner.
• Arranging logistics and procurement relating to the events, meetings, trainings, and as otherwise needed.
• Support the arrangement of HQ missions.
• Support engagement, facilitation and collaboration with partners and donors in the field, especially donor visits.
• Attend to ad hoc tasks and responsibilities arising within the project.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Required
• Experience with ethnographic research interview training
• Experience conducting research among South Sudanese refugees, preferably in northern Uganda
• Master’s degree
• Work independently with high integrity towards the research and the research participants
• Respected in the local community
• Good interpersonal skills
• Advanced English proficiency
• Juba Arabic proficiency
• Desirable
• Nuer, Bari or Anuak proficiency
• In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
HOW TO APPLY
We offer
Contract length: Until 31 December 2025
Band: H
Work location: Arua, Uganda
Start date: 15 January
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Email: emilie.bak@drc.ngo
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
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Deadline: Expired
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