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Research Lead
FSD Uganda
Job Title: Research Lead
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director, Research and Insights
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
Role Overview
The Research Lead acts as the primary advocate for research within FSD Uganda and among its external stakeholders, cultivating a data-driven culture across the organisation. This role is responsible for steering FSD Uganda’s research agenda by developing and implementing the organisation’s research strategy and execution plan, addressing research challenges for both internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Technical Guidance: Provides direction and technical expertise in the design and delivery of research initiatives. This includes activities such as conceptualising research assignments, developing terms of reference, overseeing procurement, ensuring quality assurance, and supporting publication and dissemination efforts.
Fostering a Research Culture: Drives a culture of evidence-based decision-making within FSD Uganda and across its network, enabling a systematic approach to capturing results and learning throughout the organisation.
