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  • Research Associate Job – Tax Compliance Project

    Research Associate Job – Tax Compliance Project

    Reporting To: Research Manager
    Start Date: ASAP
    Location: Nairobi
    Duration: 7 Months
    Deadline to Apply: 10th October, 2018
    Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only.
    Project Summary: The Tax Compliance project is working on research activities with a view to build evidence on effective and sustainable approaches to increase revenue collection and improve tax compliance.
    The studies aim to evaluate innovative solutions to increase tax compliance for small and medium firms and expect that these studies will provide rigorous and independent evidence on the impact of alternative innovations with a view to build evidence on effective and sustainable approaches to increase revenue collection and improve tax compliance.
    Results rising from these studies could then inform the implementation of broader initiatives that would replicate at a larger scale the most successful interventions.
    Position Summary: The Research Associate will be based in Nairobi, Kenya while field visits will be in Nairobi and other select regions. The Research Associate will take a lead role in collecting data in the field, managing a field team, managing large databases, piloting survey instruments and the interventions.
    The Research Associate will work independently and maintain regular communication with the PI. The position requires excellent interpersonal and organization skills. It also requires proficiency with Stata. Familiarity with other data management and statistical packages is a plus.
    The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research.
    Duties

    Assisting in the development and piloting of survey instruments and conducting pre-tests and pilots.
    Coordinate, and occasionally conduct, qualitative and quantitative interviews with selected firms and businesses
    Working closely with partners and liaising between all stakeholders to ensure all project interests are aligned and accounted for.
    Manage relationships with staff at the partner organization, including regular follow-ups and meetings
    Ensuring all data quality protocols are followed including auditing staff and performing regular data checks on collected data
    Design forms for electronic data collection (using Survey CTO) and manage survey data;
    Ensure all aspects of data quality by overseeing the implementation of data quality protocols including daily quality checks and data security and sharing;
    Take a lead on data cleaning, preliminary analysis (as directed by the PI and RM) as well as data management on the project;
    Writing regular progress reports and leading project meetings to ensure deadlines are met.
    Work closely with the Research Manager and Grants Manager in managing donor deliverables and assist with donor reporting and proposal writing for new grants;
    Manage project staff hiring; prepare project staff hiring adverts, work with the HR department on screening and assist in conducting project interviews;
    Maintain regular communication with the Principal Investigators, keeping them updated on the progress. And will also maintain and constantly update the project log;
    Overall finance oversight on the project including financial tracking, reporting and budget management;
    Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Job Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferable.
    Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative and qualitative skills
    Assertive personality and demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations and government entities
    Demonstrated experience managing research projects required.
    Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
    Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, a team player
    Familiarity with randomized controlled trials.

  • Monitoring, Verification & Reporting Officer

    Monitoring, Verification & Reporting Officer

    Department/Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Reports To: MV&R Technical Officer
    Type: Regular Full-Time
    Classification: This is a managerial, exempt level position
    Overview:
    IBTCI is seeking a Monitoring, Verification, and Reporting (MV&R) Officer for its project based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position will ensure timely completion of all program verifications throughout Somalia in compliance with the SPSS quality control protocols. This position is open to Kenya nationals only.

    Ensure timely completion of all program monitoring, verifications and reporting in compliance with the project’s quality control protocols.
    Directly supervise Somalia-based third-party monitoring partners.
    Work closely with third-party monitoring partners to ensure all USAID/Somalia Implementing Partners’ data and reports are complete, accurate and consistent.
    Design and develop qualitative monitoring verification tools.
    Collaborate with staff and consultants on qualitative monitoring and verification to provide relevant information for ongoing M&E project activities.
    Prepare and compile MVR reports including the collation and attachment of relevant support documentation.
    Participate in preparation/delivery of USAID quarterly presentations.
    Design/update templates for use by report writers.
    Facilitate training on tools/protocols and MVR processes to field supervisors, team leaders, and monitors

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Research experience, including writing high-quality research reports and disseminating results to various stakeholders.
    Experience managing field-based staff preferred.
    Prior experience in a remote setting.
    Proven analytical and research skills.
    High level of initiative to innovate and lead in remote and resource-limited settings.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    Strict attention to detail.
    Proven ability to work well in small teams and with minimal supervision.

    Minimum Requirements:

    At least three years of monitoring and verification experience in a donor-funded, international organization required.
    Demonstrated experience with qualitative methods.
    Strong knowledge of project monitoring, evaluation and verification required.
    Willingness and ability to travel to various project sites in Somalia as needed required.
    Experience with field data collection using the mobile technology required.
    Oral and written fluency in English and Somali required.
    Must have significant experience working in Somalia.
    Strong oral and written communication skills.

    Education: Bachelor’s degree in a social or natural science discipline required.
    Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment with some field work.
    Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
    Supervisory Responsibility: This position does have supervisory responsibilities.
    Travel: International travel required and may include travel to fragile and/or post-conflict zones.
    Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in Nairobi, Kenya.
    No phone calls, please. All candidates will be acknowledged, but only final candidates for particular activities will be contacted.
    IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

  • Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists

    Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists

    Job Description

    Captiva International Limited (Kenya) in conjunction with Edsoft consulting(India) have partnered to work on a number of projects across East Africa.
    In an effort to achieve the set objectives, they seek to recruit Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists in the following areas;

    Education
    Health
    Agriculture
    Environment
    Governance
    Gender
    Child security and protection

    Required skills and experience

    Practical experience to conduct project baseline studies, mid-term evaluations, final evaluations, Impact studies and other selected thematicproject studies.
    Ability to support organizations to carry out evaluation audits.
    Experience in the development of the right ToRs for evaluations/studies, and ensuring questionnaires developed are the right ones to collectrequired information of an intervention.
    Experienced to build capacity of M&E practitioners.
    Ability to support organizations or project teams carry out results oriented M&E meetings and conferences.
    Hands-on experience in setting up and implementing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems
    Ability conduct project and M&E system audits
    Experience to carry out Data Quality Assessments.

    Education

    Minimum of Bachelors degree in any of the mentioned areas with 5 years experience
    Masters Degree in a related area plus 3 years practical experience

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

    Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

    Scope of Responsibilities.

    Manage monitoring and Evaluation data collection by liaising with the M&E expert and the funded cotton companies/associations staff to ensure that monitoring data is collected, entered and stores.
    Assist the M&E expert in the development of templates for data collection, analysis and indicator verification.
    Assist the M&E expert in designing a standardized report structure in order to meet stipulated reporting obligations at the same time ensuring timely reports of good quality are submitted.
    Assist in analysis of indicator results and in providing feedback to companies/associations project management staff indicating where project activities and interventions are falling short, meeting or exceeding the expected outputs, outcomes and impact.
    Perform quality assurance functions during data collection entry and storage.
    Take part in development of M&E plans with close collaboration with the M&E expert.
    Take part in development and review of data collection tools in liaison with the M&E expert.

    Qualifications.

    University degree in relevant field of study (e.g social science or statistics)
    At least one year of experience working in monitoring and evaluation, including design of systems and tools, data analysis and report writing.
    Strong compture skills
    Excellent data consolidation and reporting skills
    Working knowledge of excel and have experience using database and data analysis software

  • Senior Enumerator

    Senior Enumerator

    Job Description

    Function: Support field-level Participant Tracking, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, assist in all phases of M&E Program
    Job Location: Migori, Lwala
    Contract: Full time, 1 year with opportunity to extend
    Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator / Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Associate
    About the Job: Village Enterprise is seeking a candidate who will manage enumerators in Lwala, Migori County region to successfully carry out data collection in support of implementation, monitoring, evaluation, adaptation and/or expansion of Village Enterprise programming.
    Candidate will support additional MEL and operations efforts as needed. This is a split, field/office position, requiring ~60% time in the field and ~40% time in the office. A minimum time commitment of one year is required.
    Job Description:
    Directly Manage Enumerator Data Collection: 60%

    Supervise enumerators in the field and provide feedback to the MEL coordinator
    Train enumerators on best practices for data collection, android-based data collection, data collection software, and data collection assignments
    Create enumerator data collection assignments and planned expenses
    Monitor data collection progress, tracking progress at both the enumerator and data-collection activity level
    Collect feedback from enumerators on behalf of the MEL team
    Conduct data quality assessments as assigned by supervisor
    Directly collect data if needed

    Reporting and Communication: 25%

    Submit field activity schedule to supervisor for approval
    Submit weekly enumerator feedback report to supervisor detailing any feedback collected from enumerators during the week
    Submit regular field activity reports to supervisor, including findings from time spent supervising enumerators (i.e., enumerator audits), any inventory needs of enumerators (e.g., rain jackets, helmets, etc.) and other relevant details
    Submit data quality review reports to supervisor if/when tasked with data quality review
    Host weekly meeting with enumerators
    Participate in weekly meeting with direct supervisor
    Participate in quarterly meeting with F&A where the travel stipend tracker is reviewed and updated if needed
    Periodically participate in MEL Team Meetings as requested
    Periodically participate in field staff meetings as requested
    Participate in additional meetings and functions as requested

    Support for MEL Team and Operations: 15%

    Support MEL team trainings for non-enumerator staff
    Assist with data entry including core program data, special research and report data, and attendance data
    Assist with the collection of field-level monitoring data as well as other data collection as and when required
    Support field usage of TaroWorks on android devices, including installing or re-installing the application on phones and troubleshooting issues as needed
    Other MEL tasks as assigned
    Provide support to management team as requested
    Other operations tasks as assigned

    The Senior Enumerator Will

    Have at least one-year experience in household-level data collection
    Possess necessary critical thinking and technical knowledge and skills, including
    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
    Proficiency with Google Documents, Gmail, and Android applications
    Understand the elements of data quality: consistent, complete, accurate, timely, verifiable, valid
    Critical thinker: able to plan dynamic, budget-optimizing enumerator assignments taking into account data collection needs across program cycles, geography, and language skills of enumerators
    Fluent in Dholuo, Kiswahili and English
    Demonstrate ability to supervise data collection and teams of field workers
    Possess Training and Communication Skills
    Demonstrate ability to communicate key concepts to people with less than Level / Standard 5 education
    Ability to orally communicate issues, problems, and key information
    Ability to write clear, concise memos highlighting issues, problems, and key information
    Experience working as part of a diverse team with the ability to work via email, phone, Skype, and other virtual communications
    Work independently and as part of a team
    Ability to work effectively in a highly independent capacity – self-managing, taking ownership of goals, and developing work plans

  • Research Assistants

    Research Assistants

    Location / Workstation: Kenya (Kwale, Nairobi, Embu , Trans-Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet and Busia Counties)
    Duration: 1 month fixed contract
    Reports to: Project Coordinator – Vaccine Safety
    Job Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to assist in both quantitative and qualitative data collection.
    Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

    Travel to field sites and collect and input data to the paper questionnaires as well as mobile data application as required
    Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information
    Participate in the development of interview schedules.
    Recruit potential study subjects while adhering to the criteria and introduce to them the study with the objective of obtaining their consent to participate in the study.
    Schedule interviews with study subjects as per the study protocol
    Conduct and record interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures and documentation standards
    Maintain field logs and filing systems of data collection activities
    Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
    Prepare materials, supplies /equipment necessary for data collection
    Manage and respond to project related issues as they arise
    Prepare progress reports and attend project meetings as may be required.

    Key Qualifications

    At least 1 year experience in both paper and mobile phone-based qualitative and quantitative data collection
    Experience in Survey data collection (both paper and mobile phone based surveys)
    Experience in conducting Key Informant Interviews and In-depth Interviews.
    Knowledgeable of the Kenya Health system and prior experience working with healthcare facilities
    Excellent computer and data entry skills.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Ability to maintain cordial public relations through observing meaningful and respectful engagement in the course of field work
    Ability to adhere to all the specified data collection protocols during data collection activities
    Ability to work in a team and to work with minimal supervision
    Certifications, License, Physical Requirements and Other Expertise Required
    Basic qualification in Nursing, Public Health or related clinical training is a requirement.
    Previous experience in data collection (both quantitative and qualitative data) is a pre-requisite
    Ability to live and work in the specified counties
    Technical experience in immunizations and surveillance for Adverse Events Following Immunization is desired

  • Consultant – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Analyst – Horn of Africa

    Consultant – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Analyst – Horn of Africa

    JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS
    As part of its Public Policy Practice, Altai Consulting seeks experienced and knowledgeable candidates for a Consultant position in East Africa, based in Nairobi, to support several large regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning programs. The Consultant will work under the supervision of a Project Director and liaise with relevant partners (mainly aid actors implementing projects funded by the client), assist in the development of logframes and indicators, collect and clean data obtained from partners, assist in preparing reports for the client, analyze the obtained data, participate in selected case studies on specific aspects, gathering, analyzing and drafting conclusions, support partners in their M&E systems design, etc.
    A minimum of 3 years of Experience in international development, monitoring & evaluation and familiarity with logframes is required. Familiarity with issues pertaining to migration, stabilisation and previous experience operating in developing and/or fragile states preferred.
    Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

    Participate in the development of indicators and methodologies for the Monitoring and Evaluation of projects in East Africa;
    Oversee project implementation on a day to day basis, manage teams (international and national) when required;
    Liaise regularly with and provide support to implementing partners;
    Design and maintain project databases;
    Collect information, clean and verify its quality and feed it into a database without error;
    Analyze large quantities of data from varied sources;
    Report writing in English;
    Prepare presentations
    Support Analysts on the day to day delivery of projects;
    Prepare documentation when required by clients or the management of the company;
    Build capacity of team members, client, and/or beneficiaries;
    Others as required.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
    Experience:

    At least 3 years of work experience required, including:
    Experience in international development required
    Experience in M&E required
    Experience in the Horn of Africa required
    Experience in issues related to migration strongly desired
    Experience working and managing interpersonal relationships in challenging environments

    Education:

    Masters’ degree or higher in Economics, International Relations and/or Development, Public Policy or related field (required)

    Analytical skills requirements:

    Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy (required)

    Communication requirements:

    Adept at report writing and presenting findings
    Excellent written and spoken English required
    Proven experience writing policy papers, assessments, and/or strategic recommendations that require deep analytical capacity

    Other:

    Ability to work with minimal supervision, including prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines;
    Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently;
    Mature and independent personality with a curious and humble mindset;
    Client oriented;
    Team player;
    Eagerness to travel and discover new cultures & environments;
    Must be available for relocation to Kenya (Nairobi), possibly with periods of work in other Eastern African countries as relevant.

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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Program Officer Grants Support

    Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Program Officer Grants Support

    Key Responsibilities

    Attend the NSA activities and give feedback on data collection in the ground.
    Collate data on a monthly basis from the NSA’s and report any correction/reviews with the NSA’s.
    Report on the gaps in the data received from the NSA’s and share with M&E focal point at AHADI.
    Review and analyze the data from the NSA’s to assess for quality reporting, targets vs achieved and against the narrative report.
    Conduct spot checks and data quality assessments at the NSA’s institutions in collaboration with the M&E focal point at AHADI.
    Collate and analyze the data from the NSA’s into the AHADI indicator data template and GIS template as described in the M&E plan.
    Store the data received from the NSA’s in soft (excel, reports, Activity database) and hard (List of Participants, Post Evaluation Questionnaires, Reports, Laws, Guidelines, and Training materials) copies.
    Support the MERLA Officer in coordinating and facilitating learning between AHADI and the NSA’s
    Undertake any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor

    Qualifications

    University degree in social sciences, monitoring and evaluation, statistics or other relevant field
    At least 2 years of working experience in a similar position with local or international NGO
    Able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
    Experience in using either SPSS and/or Stata among other data analysis package with experience in using GIS an added advantage

    Preferred Skills

    Competency in Microsoft Excel, word, Access and PowerPoint
    Good communication skills
    Good at writing reports
    Keen on detail
    Team player and ability to multi-task
    Team player and ability to multi-task;
    Ability to meet deadlines and cope with pressing timelines;
    Problem solving and basic counselling skills

    Languages: English language fluency required.
    Skills and Abilities

    Diplomacy and negotiation when working with community and Government representatives.
    Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
    Ability to identify institutional needs e.g. capacity gaps and design appropriate interventions
    Project cycle management.
    Strong interpersonal communication skills i.e. ability to build strong relationships with partner counties.
    Good management skills.

    Travel: Regular

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  • Research Fellow – IREK Project

    Research Fellow – IREK Project

    We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a Research Fellow position at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), Nairobi, Kenya under the Innovation and Renewable Electrification in Kenya (IREK) project.
    Overall responsibility:
    To conduct high quality research activities in areas consistent with ACTS’ strategic direction. This includes grant writing and publications work.
    Responsibilities:
    This post is specifically required to work on the IREK project. This project investigates the relationship between technologies and capability building in the area of renewable electrification. The Research Fellow will provide research support to the ACTS’ Principal Investigator (PI) on this project notably in the area of Work Package 4 that conducts in-depth case studies of renewable electrification projects and the degree to which skills and capabilities are built within the project life cycle. Support will also be given in Work Package 7 which focuses on developing and communicating policy advice from the project to relevant stakeholders.

    Research – Conduct research as per agreed research projects assigned to. This could include fieldwork, data analysis amongst other things. This will also include some grant writing requirements. Expected deliverable – 2 journal publications. Time 60%
    Communications and outreach – Writing project outputs and associated materials as required for projects. Assist (and lead where necessary) in the organization, implementation and write up of project events (workshops, conferences etc.). Expected deliverable – 2 policy briefs. Time 20%
    Capacity building – Participate in ACTS internal and external training and capacity building activities. This might include: student (MSc, PhD) supervision; line managing interns or other staff. Time 10%
    Administration and management – Support ACTS everyday activities. This may include taking minutes at office meetings, organizing office events for example. Time 10%

    Please note – * This is a general guide. Exact percentages will be agreed during work planning exercises each year.
    Minimum qualifications, experience and skills

    Minimum 3 years’ relevant (i.e. research) experience post Master’s degree
    Masters Degree in Science and Technology Studies, Innovation Studies or a related social science discipline. PhD is preferred.
    Strong research skills including statistical analysis where necessary and analysis software (quantitative and qualitative)
    Good writing skills
    Strong administrative skills
    Evidence of networking and outreach experience
    Publication experience would be an advantage

    Person abilities and qualities

    Evidence of working in teams
    The ability to work in diverse environments
    The capacity to multitask
    Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
    A willingness to go above and beyond

    Reporting to: Senior Research Fellow
    Contract duration: 15 months with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding
    Remuneration: Based on academic qualifications and experience