Position Description
Responsibilities
Support development and implementation of HEI’s air quality program in Kenya and Uganda.
Prepare technical reports and summary documents including contribution to HEI’s State of Global Air report and website (www.stateofglobalair.org), policy briefs, presentations, and articles.
Work with the team to build new partnerships with academic and research institutions, civil society, and government agencies.
Assist in organizing and managing technical workshops related to air quality.
Participate in various meetings and events conducted by HEI.
Conduct secondary research on specific topics, as needed.
Additional relevant responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications
M.S. or equivalent degree in a discipline relevant to air pollution, environmental health, and policy (e.g., environmental health, air pollution, or epidemiology); experience in project management preferred.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience beyond the final degree in related work experience.
Quantitative analytical and data visualization skills; experience with R and/or Python and GIS software would be helpful.
Experience with MS Office suite and citation management systems (e.g., EndNote, Zotero).
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with people from diverse technical and geographic backgrounds.
A self-starter, able to work independently or within collaborative teams across multiple projects.
Ability to work with a global and remote team.
Work experience in Kenya, Uganda, or other East African countries is strongly preferred.
Strong writing and science communication skills; fluency in English and at least one regional language.
Location
Flexible within East Africa, with a preference for Nairobi or Kampala. Applicants are expected to be based in East Africa for the duration of this assignment and must be authorized to work in the relevant country.
Interested applicants should submit their applications via email HR@healtheffects.org and include the following items:HEI will not consider incomplete applications. Final candidates will be required to take a writing test.Please include “Consulting Research Fellow-Global Health Program” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin on April 14, 2022, with interviews in April 2022. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be conducted virtually.
Apply via :
HR@healtheffects.org
