Bioversity International Scientist Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs. Bioversity International Uganda looking for “Scientist“. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before March 06, 2023.
The organization’s focus has changed over time. Early work focused on the emergency conservation of crop genetic resources in genebanks. Successively, our work was devoted to deliver scientific evidence, management practices and policy options to use and safeguard agricultural biodiversity to attain sustainable global food and nutrition security. Today, we have joined forces with the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to create an Alliance which delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives in a climate crisis.
Bioversity International Scientist Jobs 2023
The Bioversity International has published a job vacancy announcement on Feb. 20, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Scientist to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Bioversity International |
| Position | Scientist I – Gender and Social Research Irri Uganda |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | March 06, 2023 |
Bioversity International Job Vacancy 2023
Responsibilities
- Lead mixed methods research design and implementation of inclusive seed systems.
- Design and develop survey instruments for data collection for strategic and applied gender and socio-economic analysis.
- Conduct literature reviews and write reports.
- Facilitate the planning, designing and implementation of qualitative and quantitative surveys and other activities related to Gender and Social Research on seed systems.
- Perform data analysis using the most appropriate and advanced statistical tools to support gender research studies.
- Contribute to the development of research proposals including review of related literature, selection of adequate research tools and sampling methods, verification of suggested methodologies and establishment of parameters.
- Collate scientists’ inputs and synthesis of internal and external reports from partners including, archival and annual reports for SeEdQUAl and or other related project output as may be required.
- Constantly communicate with internal and external project partners and collaborators to gather feedback and to exchange conceptual ideas and other research-related requirements for the advancement of work package activities.
- Provide assistance and guidelines to internal and external stakeholders considering the implementation of surveys and other research activities, including logistics.
- Constantly monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations to improve research activities/tasks performed by survey enumerators and partner staff in order to maintain the smooth conduct of mixed-methods surveys as well as to foster a productive working environment.
- Coordinate with required IRRI services and supplies to ensure smooth implementation of surveys.
- Evaluate, validate and contribute to the interpretation of results and contribute to the writing of manuscripts for reports/publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences.
- Prepare and submit updated research outputs to the Scientists in a timely manner.
- Supervise and lead the maintenance of accurate data recording and update database for efficient storage and retrieval of information.
- Administer effective coordination and preparations of training by ensuring that the training materials, logistical arrangements, and resource persons are appropriate to the defined objectives.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Position in Organization:
- Work Experience: 4-5 years
- Target Date: 06/03/2023
- Industry: Research & Development
- Duty Post: Kampala
- City: Kampala
- State/Province: Kampala
Qualification:
- A Master’s degree in Gender Studies. Sociology, anthropology, Agricultural Economics, or other related fields and 6 years of relevant work experience in research design, implementation, data analysis, and interpretation.
- A PhD degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, anthropology, Agricultural Economics, or other related fields will be an added advantage
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in fieldwork, data analysis, interpretation and report writing.
- Proven technical proficiency in designing social science research protocols/tools and conducting qualitative and quantitative surveys.
- Understanding of gender in agriculture concepts, research methods and tools including gender transformative approaches
- Understanding of mixed-methods research and participatory research approaches
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with conceptual and report-writing skills
- Experience in quality assurance
- Experience in Research Management
- Good presentation skills
How to Apply Bioversity International Scientist Jobs 2023
Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get full details of the position and to submit their applications which should include letter of application, CV and names/contacts of at least three professional referees. Applications should cite reference number ABC-UG-022 Scientist I – Gender & Social Research IRRI Uganda as the position applied for. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
Closing date for applications: 6th/ 03/ 2023
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| Official Website | www.bioversityinternational.org |
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