Restless Development Youth Research Officer Jobs in Uganda
About the role
Restless Development is seeking to recruit a talented and dynamic individual to join our youth-led research team at Restless Development Uganda.
You will provide support on a range of research projects for Restless Development, while employing our Youth led Research Methodology as well as using the evidence to design research projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Facilitation of Young Researchers
• Lead on recruitment and contracting of youth researcher teams.
• Develop and deliver training on practical field-based research methods to induct Young Researchers.
• Provide training and guidance to Young Researchers on safety/security and safeguarding.
Mentorship and Support Supervision of Young Researchers
• Support Young Researchers to develop data collection plans and set targets.
• Provide ongoing support to Young Researchers during data collection periods, ensuring delivery to targets at quality and troubleshooting challenges they face.
• Provide ongoing mentorship to Young Researchers throughout and following the research process to support their continued research and leadership journeys.
• Continually monitor any possible risks to researchers/activities and develop risk mitigation plans.
Logistics and Budget Management
• Track and manage data collection and training budget lines in real-time.
• Coordinate all logistics for researcher stipends, trainings, fieldwork, and sharing & learning events.
• Develop quarterly narrative and financial reports, under the guidance of the Research and Learning Manager
Supporting Delivery of Our Research Vision
• Providing support to the research team on developing guidance for research training
• Providing creative thinking to how we can share our research findings with external stakeholders
Other
• You may occasionally be required to work on weekends and/or public holidays and there may be times where you need to respond to situations outside of office hours for which time off in lieu will be granted
• Other duties as required
Skills and experience
Essential
• Graduate level degree in Development Economics, Social Sciences and Development studies .
• At least 2 years of experience in the development sector, NGO experience
• Demonstrated experience in delivering field-based research projects especially under climate Justice.
• Demonstrated experience in training and facilitation
• Previous field experience in Eastern Uganda
• Strong oral and written communication skills
Desirable
• Experience supporting research teams, particularly remotely
• Experience in youth-focussed and participatory research methods
• Experience in youth led research methodology.
• Prior experience managing an activity budget
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Restless Development Youth Research Officer Jobs in Uganda
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