Principal Research Officer Job at Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI) - Career Opportunity in Uganda
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Vacancy title:
Principal Research Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI)

Deadline of this Job:
13 July 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 29, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Background
Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI) is a semiautonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, established by Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute Act, 2016
The Mandate of UWRTI is: "Undertake research and training services for Sustainable conservation and management of Uganda's wildlife resources. UWRTI, an equal opportunity employer wishes to recruit high caliber, self-motivated and result oriented Ugandan national to fill the position below:
Position: Principal Research Officer
Job Description: The Principal Research Officer will be in charge of developing and implementing the research program of the institute. .

Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate the Development and operationalization of the institute research policy (s) and ensure they are compiled to
• Ensure scholarly publications
• Spearhead the review, finalize and regularly update the institute's research strategic plan
• Building capacity of staff in wildlife research
• Develop and market wildlife research grant proposals
• Coordinate the development of the Institute's Research Agenda.
• Develop and establish a research quality assurance framework for the Institute. Coordinate the development of the institute's research ethics, policy, guidelines and establishment of the accredited institutional ethics committee
• Establish and maintain the institute's research journal
• Initiate and spearhead any relevant wildlife research projects on behalf of the institute.
• Establish and maintain a database on wildlife research in Uganda
• Participate in local, regional, national and international fora to make visible the research role of UWRTI.
• Write and submit competitive research proposals for funding to national and international funders.
• Establish a research network and connections with National and international Universities, Research Institutes and research centres.


Competencies
• Research skills
• Scholarly writing and publication skills
• Analytical and presentation skills
• ICT skills
• Resource mobilization skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team building and networking skills


Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Ecology related discipline and a Master’s Degree in Natural resources Management. A PhD Degree and experience in establishment and management of Academic publications shall be added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in natural resources management research in a reputable organization
• At least 3 publications in reputable peer review Journals.


Job Education: Bachelor's/Master's/PhD Degree

Job Experience: 5 years


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Suitable candidates should submit applications online each with a detailed Curriculum Vitae bearing contacts of three (3) Referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of Academic Documents and relevant Appointment letters to the address below:
The Acting Director,
Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute,
P.O. Box 173,
Kasese-Uganda
Email: director@uwrti.ac.ug  
Tel: +256-393240143/+256773416069
CLOSING DATE: 13th July, 2020 at 5:00pm
NOTE:
• Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of academic documents. 2. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• All applications attachments should be converted in a single pdf/rich text file format
• The application link is http://uwrti.ac.ug/apply-online/  


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Job Info
Job Category: Data, Monitoring, and Research jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 13 July 2020
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 29-06-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 29-06-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 30-06-2065
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