Walk in Interview – Post of Research Assistant (Full time)

Published On 04/01/2022

UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA, SRI LANKA

OPERATIONAL TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT (OTS)

WORLD BANK FUNDED ACCELARATING HIGHER EDUCATION EXPANSION AND

DEVELOPMENT (AHEAD) OPERATION

WALK-IN -INTERVIEW

  • Post of Research Assistant (Full time) – on Contract Basis  –   01 Vacancy

Walk in Interview for the Post of Research Assistant (Full Time)- On Contract Basis Will be held on 11.01.2022 from 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon at Seminar Hall, Staff Development Center, University of Jaffna.

Eligible Candidates are requested to be present for an interview with self-prepared application in the prescribed format along with relevant original certificates on the date and the time mentioned above.

REMUNERATION AND OTHER CONDITIONS

A monthly payment of LKR 47,800/= (it includes cost-of-living allowance) and applicable EPF & ETF will be paid. Payments will be made on the approval by the OTS/Director on the recommendation of the Project Coordinator.

  • CONTRACT PERIOD:  This is a full-time position. The contract appointment shall be for a period of 10 months.
  • CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: Selected candidates, if presently serving in a  Government Department/ Corporations/ Statutory Boards, will have to obtain his/her release through their respective appointing authority.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Bachelor’s degree in any related field, preferably in Engineering and Technology areas recognized by the UGC. Priority will be given to holders of a Special degree with First Class or Second Class Upper Division.
  2. Prior research experience and engagement in Water Research or any kind of participatory community-based social research within funded projects and/or outside
  3. A track record of research as evidenced by reports/ publications/ presentations as an undergraduate or postgraduate would be an added advantage.
  4. Experience of working with water management contexts, especially groundwater, is seen as desirable
  5. Experience of working with society in water management contexts

Age Limit : Not less than 21 years and more than 35 years of age on the closing date.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

  1. High level of proficiency in written and spoken English
  2. High level of IT literacy, especially usage in the areas of Word, Excel, Access, email and internet
  3. Ability to communicate effectively with government officials and a range of stakeholders including community members
  4. Knowledge in qualitative research methods, statistics, computational methods and database management. Familiarity with methods within Participatory Action Research is desirable.
  5. Proven analytical skills and ability to solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of research
  6. Experience with Facilitation processes and methods, preparation of transcripts will also be desirable
  7. Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary research team and to perform effectively in a team environment inspiring trust and cooperation of other team members.

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