Tasks & Responsibilities
Objective 1 – Research
Support research activities, including tool development and drafting of final reports
Support the contextualization of research projects, tools and fieldwork strategies
Support development of methodological frameworks, tools design, data analysis and data validation
Coordinate, lead, and ensure timely data collection, maintaining Samuel Hall’s quality standard protocols
Transcribe, translate, and draft comprehensive interview notes, reports and tools
Coordinate planned and ongoing research activities throughout the research life cycle
Undertake primary data collection (qualitative and quantitative).
Provide input into to project deliverables as required
Objective 2 – Operations
Maintains a:
roster of local consultants and service providers
database of key contacts – government, NGOs and other organisations
Responsible for fieldwork preparation and implementation in area of responsibility, with the support of Area Coordinator and/or Senior Area Coordinator
Coordinate, lead, and ensure timely data collection, maintaining Samuel Hall’s quality standard protocols
Provide daily coordination between the project team and counterparts, ensuring that concerns are effectively communicated between parties, flagging emerging issues that may be of potential concern to the team, and ensuring that effective and productive collaboration is maintained.
Ensure that targets are met on time, and that all activities are carried out in accordance with the study design
Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation and financial accountability systems are in place and implemented
Transcribe, translate, and draft comprehensive interview notes, reports and tools
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local coordination structures and stakeholders
Objective 3 – Safety and Security
Act as Security Focal Point for area of operation, and own and oversee implementation of Comprehensive Planning Processes (CPPs).
Develop Comprehensive Planning Process strategies
Opportunities for Growth
Working at Samuel Hall means that you are contributing to ground-breaking, innovative, and rigorous work that bridges research,
implementation and policy. Most of our training happens on the job, but as part of our investment in learning and development,
everyone is encouraged to apply for up to five days of paid professional development leave and financial resources to enable
them to acquire new skills and knowledge. We commit to helping you to:
Grow within the organisation, with gradual increases in responsibility and accountability, and exposure to our different roles within the Research Operations Unit
Grow to become a sought-after focal point for development and humanitarian actors, with the opportunity for continued learning, and the chance to become a key voice in your area of expertise.
Grow your personal and professional network as we expand our list of partners.
Vacancy Requirements
Required
A minimum of 2 years full-time relevant work experience in a similar role
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or related field
Excellent spoken and written skills in English (Somali, Arabic and/or additional languages a plus))
Effective communication skills including strong facilitation/negotiation and coordination abilities.
Willingness and ability to undertake frequent travel to Somalia (Kismayo, Hargeisa, Baidoa, Galmudug, etc.)
Keen attention to detail
Basic skills in research tool development, quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, MS Excel, SPSS, NVIVO)
Demonstrated interest in humanitarian and development work
Existing work authorisation in Kenya is required.
Desirable
Prior knowledge of editing and research in contexts of migration, displacement, and international development.
Experience specific to the East and Horn of Africa
Knowledge of key donors, institutional frameworks and stakeholders
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