Regional Senior Research Officer for East and Southeast Africa, based in Kampala (Link For External Applicants)

IMPACT is seeking a Regional Senior Research Officer to join their Research Quality Assurance Unit in Kampala, Uganda, which serves as the multi-country hub for East and Southeast Africa. The organisation aims to deliver high-impact, high-quality research programmes through user-centered design and implementation of core quality standards. The Research Quality Assurance Unit acts as a guardian of research quality, ethics, and compliance within IMPACT, ensuring that all teams have the knowledge, tools, and capacities for producing rigorous and credible evidence. The Regional Senior Research Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of research standards, providing technical guidance and peer review support to country teams, and strengthening research standards through a learning-based approach. This will involve implementing quality control processes, providing day-to-day support and advice to country teams, and developing learning solutions to ensure uptake and application of the Research Toolkit. The role will also require occasional travel to countries in the region to work directly with teams. To be considered for this role, candidates must have the necessary qualifications, experience, and skills, although specific requirements are not detailed. The ability to speak certain languages may be necessary, given the regional focus of the role, but this is not explicitly stated. The role is based in Kampala, Uganda, and the selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate resilience, flexibility, and adaptability as the structure, workflows, and division of responsibilities may evolve over time. The position is offered for a duration of 9 months, with potential for extension, and is set to start in September 2026.