Research Coordinator

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, or related fields.
  

• A minimum of three (3) years experience in similar role or related role preferably in a humanitarian setting.
  

• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
  

• Extensive experience managing large-scale research in Uganda
  

• Demonstrates the ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.
  

• Excellent management and organizational skills.
  

• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
  

Project Implementation and sustainability

· Oversee activity implementation as described in project proposal based on WVU country policy

· Take lead in project planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of progress in line with donor requirements.

· Responsible for financial cash flow planning and expenditure monitoring, approval of expenditures and related cost allocations, on the basis of approved project budgets.

· Human Resource Management (at individual- and team level) for all staff and volunteers under the Project.

· Supervision and periodical evaluation of the performance of the staff members of project Team.

Implement Research Work within the Refugee Response

• Coordinate and manage multiple research and advisory assignments concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
  

• Support the development and strengthening of research partnerships, including engagement with implementing partners, academic institutions, and stakeholders.
  

• Lead and manage both internal and external research engagements, including overseeing selected studies with minimal supervision.
  

Community engagement and advocacy

· Take overall lead in the coordination of field level activities

· Mobilize and facilitate engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops and other fora.

· Ensure integration of project with other ongoing Research and education activities including that of World Vision and government.

Stakeholders engagement, networking and collaboration

· Engagement with key stakeholders for influence, learning and resource development

· Actively represent WVU in key inter-agency fora.

· Engage and build relationships with key partners and government counterparts.

· Work with the Programs team to identify partners who will support the implementation of the project within the project area.

Documentation, reporting and knowledge management

· Prepare and submit high-quality quarterly progress reports, activity reports, and ad hoc reports as required, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with project objectives and donor requirements.

· Lead the consolidation of monthly and quarterly financial and narrative reports, including analysis of activity implementation against budget utilization, and provide actionable insights to inform adaptive management.

· Coordinate and contribute to semi-annual and annual project reviews, synthesizing performance data, key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned to guide strategic decision-making.