Research and Innovation Specialist

Who we are? Uwezo Tanzania, is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Tanzania, with registration number 00NGO/R/09001. Our organization focuses on literacy and numeracy, early childhood development, mental health awareness, essential life skills, digital literacy, climate change education, and gender equity issues.

Where are we located? We are at 85k Suites, Kinondoni Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for more information visit our website, www.uwezotanzania.or.tz

Uwezo is looking for a Research and Innovation Specialist. This position will be responsible for supporting the Research and Innovation Department in implementing the organization’s research activities. The role includes developing and implementing research data collection processes, conducting data analysis, and producing reports to be shared with a wider range of stakeholders.

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge and experience in project proposal writing, research reporting, and field report writing.
• Expertise in developing assessment tools, data collection, data analysis, and report writing.
• Ability to adapt to new situations, think creatively, and demonstrate confidence.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to guide and manage a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and database management).
• Familiarity with research tools, including mobile applications such as Kobo Collect and Google Forms, as well as data analysis software like SPSS, STATA, and NVIVO.
• Ability to assess funding opportunities and draft funding synopses to support decision-making for grant applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili.

Specific Tasks:

1. Support the development of research assessment tools for children aged 4–16 years in foundational literacy and numeracy studies.
2. Assist in conducting various data collection training sessions organized by Uwezo Tanzania.
3. Monitor and supervise the data collection process in the field.
4. Assist in translating and contextualizing assessment tools to align with research objectives.
5. Support research report writing and other field-related reports as assigned by the supervisor.
6. Conduct data analysis using software such as SPSS, STATA, R, and NVIVO, depending on the nature of the data and specific requirements.
7. Set up tablets with mobile applications for data collection.
8. Communicate with partners to provide guidance on program implementation in accordance with Uwezo Tanzania’s policies and regulations.
9. Review financial retirement reports and work reports submitted.
10. Perform other relevant duties as assigned (of a similar nature or related and in the interest of the organization)

Qualifications

• A degree in social sciences, education, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
• At least three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in research, monitoring and evaluation, training and facilitation, and community engagement.
• Awareness of child protection and safeguarding principles
• Very good speaking and writing skills in English and Kiswahili, with keen attention to detail.
• Good basic knowledge of development and education issues.
• Experience in use of technology for data collection and analysis, strong computer skills, basic data management and analysis skills, and use of database and internet.
• Excellent organizational, reporting and management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter to hr@uwezotanzania.or.tz. The deadline for Applications is March 14th 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.