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Position Title:Research Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Organization:The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:16th March, 2015.
Organizational Profile:
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit,
networking alliance and service
organization that brings together field
epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with
Ministries of Health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to
strengthen epidemiological and disease surveillance capabilities of Africa
countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated
Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy, and the International Health
Regulations (IHR). Established in 2005, AFENET has supported more than 20
African countries across sub-Saharan Africa advance their capabilities in early
detection and response to infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Grant Research and Analysis:
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Develop annual goals and strategy
for submitting grant proposals to new and existing funders.
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Solicit and understand funding
needs from AFENET staff.
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Actively monitor funding trends
and opportunities for relevance to AFENET strategic priorities, initiatives,
and projects.
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Carry out in-depth research of
funding opportunities and analyze any such funding announcements for potential
fit with AFENET’s priorities and recommend specific funding opportunities to
pursue.
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Share relevant information on
available funding opportunities with AFENET members
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Maintain an accurate database of
institutional funders and prospects.
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Develop and submit letters of
intent as required.
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Participate in writing concept
notes
2. Proposal Development:
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Actively support process of
obtaining internal approval for grant pursuit, including identifying writing
team members.
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Negotiate terms of grant
agreements in close liaison with the Executive Director.
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In instances of partnerships,
ensure AFENET’s interests are taken care of through the execution of the
teaming agreements.
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Support program staff develop
budget proposals and related information.
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Actively coordinate and actively
participate in the collection of relevant information for inclusion into the
technical section- of the grant application including literature review,
methodologies and/or interview of relevant persons.
·
Regularly review and edit final
grant document for scientific merit, comprehensiveness, competitiveness and
compliance with AFENET’s and funders’ requirements.
3. Dissemination:
Technically support scientific
writing/publication at the Secretariat and within the network; this includes
and is not limited to review of drafts, facilitation at Scientific conferences.
Participate in review of
technical reports
Participate in AFENET Conference
preparations
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The Research Officer should
preferably hold a Bachelors’ Degree in Medicine, Science or relevant
discipline. Possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health is added
advantage.
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Additional training and
experience in Grants research, management plus Project proposal writing is
required.
·
Proven and relevant work
experience in Project Grants work in NGO environment is preferred and
accordingly exceptional experience in similar duties can be considered in lieu
of above education background,
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Computer literacy skills i.e.
working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications.
Mode of application:
All candidates who are qualified and interested should send their updated
resumes, application letters, and relevant documentation to:
The Administration & Human Resource Office,
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Email to: sec@afenet.net
NB: Please note that all applications should be sent online.
Deadline: 16th March, 2015.
