Pastoral Resilience and Sense of place in Karamoja (PReSence) Project
Call for Applications for the Project Administrator

Background
Gulu University Constituent College Moroto-Uganda and University College Copenhagen, partnering with Karamoja Herders of the Horn (KHH) and University of Copenhagen, are implementing a five-year project titled “Pastoral Resilience and Sense of place in Karamoja, Uganda – PReSense.” The program is funded by the DANIDA Fellowship Centre (DFC).

The project investigates the main research question: How does sense of place among pastoralists in Karamoja, Uganda, affect climate change adaptation practices, and how can this knowledge contribute to reducing mal-adaptive practices and enhancing resilience?

The project advances current knowledge on climate change adaptation in pastoral communities using sense of place as a lens, which serves two main purposes: to apply a holistic approach to understanding climate resilience amongst pastoralists beyond instrumentalist explanation models and/or calculated risk reduction strategies; and to provide a knowledge base for decolonizing the narratives and understandings of pastoralism, which are continuously used in arguments for policies and interventions that fit poorly with the realities on the ground. Moreover, applying sense of place to a mobile, non-sedentary way of life will advance conceptual re-thinking of climate change adaptation research. Karamoja region in Uganda hosting predominantly pastoralist communities serves as a good case for this study as both region and nation at large are heavily affected by climate change effect.

To effectively achieve this, the Project is soliciting applications from suitably qualified candidates for:

POSITION: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR.
DUTY STATION: MOROTO
VACANCY: ONE (01)
SALARY SCALE: PReSense PROJECT SCALE
REPORTS TO: PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To support and be part of the main research team, and participate fully in the implementation of the PReSence project activities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful applicant will perform the following roles and responsibilities:

•  Provide day-to-day general administrative duties and support to the PResense Project.
• Take, process and file minutes of the Project’s meetings.
• Liaise with the PI and the Co-PIs to ensure smooth implementation of the project activities
• Provide research assistant support to the project research groups.
• Work hand in hand with the PI and the Co-PIs to ensure liaison with the PhD students on the project programs.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of the PResense project and retrieve information where appropriate.
• Receive and transmit communication/information within the project as will be guided from time to time.
• Ensure that the project website and social media platforms are running and kept updated.
• Provide support in organizing and conducting project wide activities.
• Plan and make arrangements for logistical requirements for meetings, travels, workshops, and offices.
• Abide by the Rules and Regulations of Gulu University and the DFC project guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

ELIGIBILITY
A. Qualification

• The applicant must hold an honors Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, Law and other related fields.

B. Experience

•  The applicant must have a minimum of three years’ work experience, preferably with Danida supported projects.
• Having publication experience and experience in conducting research in hard-to-reach areas will be an added

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE.
Application letter enclosing academic transcripts and certificates, curriculum vitae, and two
recommendation letters should be sent electronically to morotocampus@gu.ac.ug and copied to
c.loum@gu.ac.ug; by 12th October, 2026 at noon.