Job Title: International Research Associate, Office of the Vice Chancellor

Reports To: Vice Chancellor

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

1. Purpose of the Job

The purpose of this role is to provide high-level research and academic related support to the Vice Chancellor (VC). The position manages the VC’s international research portfolio and supports the VC in writing, research, and scientific engagements.

1. Manage the progression of all international studies included in the VC’s research portfolio and coordinate author teams for scientific writing
2. Conduct robust research literature reviews to gather enough information to support VC’s international research portfolio;
3. Prepare, write and edit scientific manuscripts in conjunction with the research coordinated to facilitate research and contribute to the body of knowledge
4. Manage the shepherding of manuscripts through the publication process, including review of the manuscripts, edit as appropriate and submit for approval;
5. Manage ethics reviews to enhance UGHE’s compliance with national and international regulations;
6. Write reports and concept notes on all research coordinated for documentation and future reference;
7. Work in coordination with the research team to facilitate grant management, research project, reporting and administrative duties;
8. Provide support on general writing, speech-writing, scientific editing, and presentations preparation for international engagements in the Office of the VC;
9. Support the filtration of incoming requests, queries, phone calls, and invitations by redirecting or taking forward such contact as appropriate;
10. Follow up on international official and academic documents for the VC to ensure they are available and up to date;
11. Brief the VC on all international engagements and meetings to ensure she is up to date and fully equipped;
12. Attend and provide support at research meetings and engagements when appropriate through preparation of minutes and reports;
13. Liaise with international stakeholders to coordinate the VC’s involvement in and preparation for meetings, conferences, and other events;
14. Prepare correspondence on behalf of the VC, including drafts of general replies, official communications, and letters as requested;
15. Contribute to providing clerical support by tracking and processing reimbursements, renewing international licenses and memberships for the Office of the VC; and
16. Monitor and track documents, international projects and tasks, ensuring attention to time-sensitive issues and longer-term initiatives and provide succinct background information when needed.

B. Key Deliverables