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Twajiji, Yumbe, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in humanitarian aid, relief, and development. Founded in 1933, the IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC provides vital support to Ugandans rebuilding from decades of war while also hosting refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The IRC began operations in northern Uganda in 1998, responding to the displacement and devastation caused by the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the conflict-affected Karamoja region and started working with refugees in Kampala in 2011. Following the South Sudanese refugee influx in 2015, the IRC scaled up its response in the West Nile region.
Currently, the IRC operates in over 40 countries, including 9 districts in Uganda: Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese, and Kampala. By promoting durable solutions that focus on saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC aims to bring people from harm to home, laying the foundation for long-term stability and development. For more information, visit www.rescue.org.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
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Research Officer job at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Job Description
Job Title: Research Officer
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Twajiji Village, Yumbe District, Uganda
This position will be based in either the Yumbe or Lamwo offices and directly reports to the health manager but will receive technical support from the reproductive health manager. The Research Officer will be responsible for ensuring that the evaluation phase is implemented in accordance with program guidelines and work plans. Specifically, the Research Officer will play a central research, and program management role for this project.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
The Research Officer will oversee research assistants who will be responsible for data collection working closely with the MEAL officer.
The Research officer will be responsible for implementing the research protocol as per the design and will be responsible for monitoring progress against set objectives during the research period
They will take leadership in establishing a MEAL strategy that links with the research objectives.
They will be responsible for safe custody and ensuring that all research material is stored to maintain maximum safety
The Research officer will support the refinement of key tools and resources that can be used for such a program evaluation – including those that support program implementation
They will work with research assistants and enumerators to conduct key informant interviews, client interviews as well as program staff interviews
They will coordinate routine staff meetings to discuss implementation progress and course correction as per work plan and allocated time for tasks
They will support the research component of the project as a core member of the research team
They will contribute to any research protocol development, IRB application submissions, and research tool development
They will be responsible for executing and overseeing the process documentation component of the study
They will lead any research/program learning dissemination events working with the advocacy manager and reproductive health manager.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
The successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience in overseeing health research or innovation programming, with a strong preference to those who have experience working in sexual and reproductive health.
Experience with sexual and reproductive health data collection; experience with collecting data on contraception and post abortion care preferred.
Degree in public health, social sciences or related field. Public or community health background preferred.
Experience managing, implementing, or working on research projects.
Experience with qualitative research methods, including collecting data through interviews and facilitating meetings or focus group discussions.
Experience supervising other staff. Attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience working in humanitarian setting with INGO/NGO.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels
Fluent in written and spoken English.
A dynamic and flexible individual with ability to multitask and who can work under pressure Team player.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel, power-point presentation skills.
Willingness to travel to ‘insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda’s security policy.
Strong commitment to and knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for under-served populations such as people living in crises, adolescents, and people with disabilities.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the Apply Button below
Deadline: 4th April 2025
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