BACKGROUND
The University of Rwanda is a public institution of Higher learning committed to support
the development of the country through the generation and advancement of knowledge
and innovation among other core activities. In that regard, the University of Rwanda is
implementing the project “The pedagogy of peace and conflict in the Great Lakes region.”
UR in collaboration with the African Studies Centre Leiden of Leiden University in the
Netherlands, will soon start a new research project entitled: “The pedagogy of peace and
conflict in the Great Lakes region.” To carry out field research and participate in analysis
and publication, we call for qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the position
of “Senior Researcher”. The position is valid for a period of 10 Months.
1. Senior Researcher (1 position)
Duties and Responsibilities
– Contributing to the preparation of ethnographic field research with 10-15 families
in Rwanda.
– Carry out ethnographic field research with 10 -15 families over a period of 5
months, divided in two periods (of 3 and 2 months respectively);
– Coordinating and contributing to the weekly reports of fieldwork research findings
and sharing them with team members in the Netherlands.
– Coordinating and contributing to the preparation of summary reports with main
findings to discuss with the project boards.
– Analysis of fieldwork findings.
– Contribute to writing up of results in multi-modal online publications, in academic
journal articles, and in presentations at various events.
– Monitoring fieldwork research progress of the team members in Rwanda and
intervening or seeking support when necessary.
– Keeping team members, including project boards, informed about progress.
– Act as focal contact point about fieldwork progress with team members in Rwanda
and in the Netherlands.
– Perform any other duties as assigned by the project team
Required Skills and Qualifications
– A minimum of master’s degree in African Studies, Social Work, Psychology,
Anthropology, or any other related field with at least 5 years of work experience or
a PhD degree in one of these or related fields.
– Demonstrated understanding of and experience with ethnographic research
methodology.
– Experience in working with families and children.
– Demonstrated skills in qualitative data analysis and journal article writing.
– Proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
– Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to deliver as per the
deadline.
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team also with higher level of
flexibility.
– Genuinely interested in the perspectives and daily lives of people in different walks
of life.
– Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal and scientific ethic, integrity, and
quality.
– Fluent in speaking and writing English and Kinyarwanda, Kirundi and/or, Swahili;
– Willingness to live in a different place for an extended period of time to conduct
fieldwork research with families.
– Experience in working on field.
– Ability to work with partners.
– Excellent organizational skills.
– Proven ability to prioritize and time manage work activities, work to deadlines and
demonstrate initiative.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online to the link:
https://forms.gle/sYLyvBfrQNM9FqzL7 and attach all required documents. You must
login to your Google account for you to access the application link above. Documents
required are:
1. An application letter addressed to UR/SPIU Coordinator. The letter should briefly
indicate your motivation and how you meet all the requirements described in the
position for which you have applied (max 2 pages)
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages)
3. Copy of academic degree(s), and Certificates of any relevant professional training
4. Copy of National Identity and/or passport or equivalent identity card
5. One recommendation letter
6. A writing sample of your BA or MA thesis, PhD Chapter or academic journal
publication (in English)
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