Research Associate - Kampala, Uganda
Center for International Forestry Research
On core technical aspects:
- Assist with surveys related to enabling institutional and policy environment
- Assist with dissemination of knowledge and know how for priority species and landscapes
- Assist in seed demand estimation for priority species.
- Assist in seed source exploration and establishment for priority species
- Assist in seed source development and field gene bank conservation in Uganda
- Assist in maintaining networking with relevant institutions.
- Supervise other technical staff of the project.
On coordination, liaison and capacity development
- Participate in co-ordination meetings as required.
- Assist and participate in the work of technical consultants/expert service providers.
- Assist implementation of training activities.
- Provide relevant assistance to stakeholders in the technical fields of the project
On managerial aspect:
- Assist in procurement and development of physical infrastructure.
- Assist in the administration of the project.
- Assist and coordinate internal programme meetings as required.
- Identify constraints in the implementation of activities and advise on possible solutions to overcoming such constraints

