Designing a Comprehensive Research Policy for the University of Saint Joseph Mbarara, Uganda
Academics Without Borders (AWB) is a Canadian nonprofit organization. Its mission is to help low and middle-income countries improve their universities and colleges, so that they can train their own experts and conduct research to promote their countries’ development.
The University of Saint Joseph Mbarara (USJM) is a relatively new institution that commenced operations in August 2018 under a provisional license granted by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Among its core objectives, USJM is committed to promoting quality research and fostering innovation across its staff, students, communities, and key stakeholders.
This project aims to develop a comprehensive research policy for USJM, addressing both its operational needs and accreditation requirements. The project will begin with the volunteer conducting a thorough literature review on university research policies. In collaboration with the project leads, key stakeholders will then be identified and organized for consultation to inform the policy development process.
The project will begin with remote collaboration and a working visit to the University of Saint Joseph Mbarara is also anticipated. During the on-site visit, the volunteer will conduct consultations with key stakeholders and work with project leads to develop the draft research policy.
Location: Mbarara, Uganda. This project will be conducted both online and in person.
Number of Volunteers: 1
We are looking for a faculty member (working or retired) with a PhD in a relevant field such as education, research administration, or policy studies and with extensive experience in academic research, including conducting studies, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and managing research projects. Applicants should have excellent strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, effective communication and organizational skills and be excited about the role of higher education in global development. Those with experience working in academic settings in low and middle-income countries are especially encouraged to apply.
Start Date and Duration:
Ideally, the volunteer will be able to start online collaboration as soon as possible and conduct the on-site work in June 2025. Where possible, dates of international travel will be adjusted to the availability of the successful applicant. The successful candidate should expect to be engaged in project activities for up to one year, with the specific time commitment varying week to week.
Deadline: March 3, 2025
