About US:
BRAC, one of the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Microfinance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform Agriculture Research for development especially adoptive trials of bio-fortified pro-vitamin A rich OFSP and the other multivitamin rich Crops.
Establishing PVS trials of nutritional rich crops.
Plan, design, compile and analyze all the data needed.
Keenly track project benefits to household economic and social well-being of poor people.
Actively collaborate with other research team members in BRAC and other research institutions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should possess an MSc. in Agronomy or in a related field from recognized institution/University.
At least five to seven years’ experience in Agriculture related research projects.
Past experience in data compilation and analysis.
Previous experience in experimental research designs.
Proven ability to identify priority actions, generate and complete work plans within short time frames.
Excellent communication in English both written and verbal.
Must be computer literate in most of the Microsoft office application required by researchers especially for data analysis.
Flexibility, resilience, a motivated self-starter and multi-tasker; inquisitive, transparent and enterprising in finding new strategies and solutions.
Possess the highest ethical and professional standards.
Report writing and analytical skills are a must.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters, Curriculum Vitae (including bio-data such as: Date of birth, Education qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least three referees), scanned copies of academic documents, and a day time contact number to: hrd.uganda@brac.net or recruitment.uganda@brac.net
NB.: Only Soft Copy Applications will be considered for Shortlist, and contacted for interviews.
Deadline: 17th April, 2015.