Research Scientists Jobs at the Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis

Research Scientists Opportunities available

Title: Research Scientist
Category: Contract
Available vacancies: Two
Duration: One-year
Status: Full-time
Workstation: Kampala

About the position

The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis seeks a self-motivated individual to join the team as a Research Scientist. The successful candidate shall undertake evidence syntheses, policy analyses, research, and evaluation. The candidate will also engage with policy- and decision-makers and the policymaking processes.

This will be a one-year contract renewable, subject to funding.

Background

The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis is a research institution in Kampala, Uganda. The Center for Rapid Evidence’s core work involves supporting policy and decision-makers at national and district levels
in all sectors, specifically, health and education sectors, to strengthen access to accurate and timely evidence for policies and decisions.
The Center’s operational areas include a) an evidence syntheses unit, b) a policy analysis and engagement unit, c) a capacity building unit, and d) a research, evaluation, and innovation unit. The Center has a multidisciplinary team that ensures that the Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis responds appropriately and optimally to decision-makers.

Qualifications and experience

We are seeking an ideal candidate with the following qualifications and experiences:

• Masters’ degree specialising in epidemiology, biostatistics, data analysis, policy analysis,
  social sciences, or similar areas.
• Knowledge and experience in evidence synthesis and a track record of scientific writing and publications.
• Prepare and translate scientific communications for different non-scientific audiences.
• Conduct engagements with the public policy actors and environments.

The incumbent should possess the following qualities:

• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Results-oriented.
• Integrity.
• Ability to work with small and large teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Have skills in scientific grant writing.
• Have skills in non-scientific writing and communication, e.g., report writing, blogs, press/news articles.

Expected roles and responsibilities

The ideal candidate shall work on the Organisation’s programs to respond rapidly to national and sub-national policymaker’s needs for research evidence. Such work includes:

1. Working on a rapid response mechanism responding to national and sub-national policymaker needs for evidence.
2. Coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, including but not limited to policy dialogues and citizen panels.
3. Coordinating capacity-building activities, both internally within the team and externally, as part of the Organisation’s activities.
4. Carrying out research according to the Organisation’s research agenda and research requested or commissioned by a government department or similar clients.

The candidate will also be involved in leading and mentoring small teams of researchers in the different operational units of the organisation.

The incumbent shall make administrative provisions as necessary, including periodic reporting of activities they coordinate and supervising research assistants.

Benefits:

CRES offers a competitive benefits package, including commensurate compensation, medical insurance, and 30 days of annual leave.

Reporting

The incumbent shall directly report to the Head-of-Office.

Instructions

i Applications should include:

1. Resume: It should include a list of publications and/or evidence syntheses. The applicant can include policy briefs.
2. Recommendation letters from two referees: The referees could include a professional and character referee.
3. Cover letter (one page). Address the cover letter to the Executive Director of the Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis. Plot 24, Wampewo Close, off Wampewo Avenue., Kololo P. O. Box 110226, GPO, Kampala, Uganda.

ii. The application package should be submitted as one pdf document.

iii. Applications should be submitted to the email address: info@acres.or.ug

iv. The deadline is July 31st, 2023, at 5:00 pm EAT.

Downloads

1. Advert RS July 2023
2. Employment opportunity Research Scientist – July2023