Research Team Leader

DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a Research Team Leader.
The overall purpose of the role: The Research Team Leader has overall responsibility for ensuring high quality of the refugee-driven research in Uganda and be a key contributor to the data analysis.
The TL is also expected to contribute to the field research him/herself some 20% of the time.
The role contributes to the development of project strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.
The role provides support and/or technical guidance to the research team in the country while overseeing daily research activities.
The research team leader will also contribute to writing research reports for the project.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be: Provide technical and programmatic leadership for field assistants on research.
Author analytical products including conference papers, briefs and report (sections) for publication, technically supervised by the research lead (HQ).
Present research results for relevant local, national and global stakeholders.
Attend and eventually co-lead onboarding and comprehensive training in anthropological methodology.
Ensure quality of the planning, implementation and follow-up of activities.
Support and coordinate setup of trainings and events in the field.
Attend bi-monthly planning/status meetings within country manager (and PM online).
Provide contributions to progress reports, and other donor reports and data dissemination products.
Organize and facilitate capacity building plans for Research Assistants based on identified needs.
Take responsibility for arranging all logistics and procurement relating to the annual events, meetings and trainings.
In collaboration with the finance officer, monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-ups.
Build strong collaboration with DRC Administration, Logistics, and Finance Departments and the Project Manager to ensure cross-team collaboration.
Maintain/establish rapport with government authorities, UN agencies, international and local NG Os as required.
Accountable for people management of the Field Assistants in line with DRC’s performance management system.
Accountable for ensuring that agreed work plans and tasks set by technical management are implemented on time.
Support recruitment processes.
Support donor visits to the field.
Uphold DRC’s code of conduct, Values, and principles of accountability.
About you: To be successful in this role we expect you to have outstanding relationship management and communication skills, and the ability to establish collaborative working relationships.
Moreover, we also expect the following: Required: Master’s degree in anthropology or a closely related field.
Experience with ethnographic research methodology and implementing research under international research ethics standards.
Experience in authoring published research products of high standard and taking ownership of the writing process.
Experience disseminating research and being comfortable disseminating complex findings for large crowds.
Minimum 5 years of experience in working with refugees, vulnerable communities and project management, preferably in ethnographic research.
Experience living and working in Rhino Camp or a similar setting.
Good interpersonal skills.
Understanding of protection, conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding.
Strong commitment to gender equality.
Experience of working with local or national Non‐ Governmental organizations.
Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness.
High level competences in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; knowledge of KOBO preferred.
Good organizational skills.
Languages: (indicate fluency level in your CV) Full professional proficiency in English.
Full proficiency in Juba Arabic preferred.
Basic level of one or multiple common languages spoken in South Sudan ( Bari, Dinka, Nuer).
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer: Band: G Designation of Duty Station: Yoro ( Rhino Camp) or Arua.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees.
Application process: All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 13. 10. 2024.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc. ngo.
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest and a leading international NGO.
We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NG Os in the world and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement.
In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees.
We pride ourselves on our: Professionalism, impact & expertise.
Humanitarian approach & the work we do.
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution.
Culture, values & strong leadership.
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, ID Ps, and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff.
We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. #J-18808- Ljbffr