Job Field: Sector in Data, Business Analysis and AI , NGO/Non-Profit

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Technical Officer II)

Position Description:
FHI 360 seeks a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Technical Officer II) for a new activity, Safeguarding Democratic Space in Kenya (SADES-K), which will be implemented from 2018 to 2021. The overall goal of SADES-K is to enhance Kenya’s ability to hold a national conversation on reforms and national cohesion, and to safeguard democratic gains, including protecting civic space, respect for human rights and observance of rule of law.
Job Summary and Responsibilities:

Refine the design of the program M&E system, clearly identifying the users and the utility of the data/information
Refine M&E indicators and adapt M&E tools to meet program needs, which may include pre- and post-tests, focus group interview protocols, community survey tools, and baseline, mid-term, and end-line survey instruments
Oversee and directly contribute to the development and use of the M&E system and tools to ensure the project’s ability to collect, interpret and aggregate data that track tangible, measurable progress toward project results
Develop and support the design and implementation of end of project evaluations, surveys and other components of the program M&E system
Manage and safeguard data collection, train program staff, and supervise M&E activities of staff, partners and sub-contractors and others on the project’s M&E components, such as the monitoring plan, assessments, reviews, surveys and evaluations
Design appropriate feedback mechanisms and rapid, rolling assessment system to assess whether the project approaches are working as intended and about critical events that may affect project implementation to build adaptability into the implementation of the project
Liaise with USAID/Kenya on the design of M&E tools and on modifications to M&E system
Write MEL and data sections for performance reports for funder and other program deliverables.

Minimum Requirement Standards:

Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in social science, management, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field with 5-7 years of relevant work experience; (Master’s degree or its international equivalent strongly preferred with 3-5 years of relevant work experience)
Minimum of five (5) years of monitoring and evaluation work experience; three (3) years of experience in the Kenyan context preferred
Experience managing and executing monitoring and evaluation activities for donor-funded programs, including experience monitoring and evaluating policy reform, coalition building, and/or capacity development activities
Demonstrated abilities in qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation methodologies appropriate to complex change processes and capacity development, and in knowledge management and organizational learning
Demonstrated ability to use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform adjustments to programs to maximize project effectiveness; experience with rolling assessments a plus
Experience coordinating with governments, ministries and/or local NGOs, as well as local communities, for the design and implementation of surveys and other data collection techniques, including those that address capacity weaknesses, preferred
Proven interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
Ability to effectively use statistical analysis software such as STATA and SPSS recommended
Strong attention to detail and a self-starter attitude. Able to work with a variety of stakeholders
Strong presentation and training facilitation skills
Fluency in English required; fluency in Swahili and other regional languages is highly desirable

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with project-funded travel to other parts of Kenya. This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

October 25, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Duties

Work closely with the M&E Strategic Advisor to implement Organizational M&E strategy.
Maintain close collaboration with the Director’s office to support data-driven decision making.
Develop a sustainable and formal system for data collection, processing, quality checking, storage and sharing outcomes internally and externally.
Execute large-scale yearly impact assessments.
Create high quality reports for Director, Program Managers, and donors.
Manage and mentor M&E Field Officers
Support impact programs with analyzing and interpreting monitoring data
Maintain and create yearly budgets for M&E activities

Job Qualifications

MA or BA/BSc in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Public Health or other relevant social science fields.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in M & E work, in development sector, preferably in NGOs.
Candidates with leadership and project management experience preferred
Strong qualitative and quantitative skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong strategy-building skills
Team player with positive attitude and sense of humor
Flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment
Good communication and public speaking skills
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
Demonstrated ability to operate in both office and field settings.
Excellent computer applications skills. Particularly MS Word, Excel, and STATA
Speaks, reads, and writes fluently in English, Knowledge of operational area and local language

October 25, 2024
Research Assistant

Job Details

Specifically, the Research Assistant will:
In collaboration with others, identify leading experts in the fields of agriculture and education who live and or work in Sub Saharan Africa. Key criteria for selection of the experts will include publication as well as measurable or verifiable contribution to policy and reforms in education or agriculture. A critical piece to this effort will be a searchable database to be shared widely with policymakers, development partners, the private sector, civil society and researchers.
An equally important task will be to identify and map the professional associations and networks in which the experts are embedded, including their reach to the government, inter-governmental organizations, NGOs etc.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should be holders of at least an undergraduate degree in education, agriculture or related field. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to use Google effectively and efficiently to find information. Ability to work with MS Word, MS Excel is critical.

October 25, 2024
Early Post-Doctoral Researcher (Next Generation Sequencing) – Kemri – Wellcome Trust Kilifi,Kenya

REPORTS TO:

Biobank fellow
Head of labs.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

Administration of core sequencing related funds.
Management of any independent project funding awarded.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day-to-day activities of the high throughput NGS facility, operate and monitor the performance of the MiSeq and Oxford Nanopore NGS platforms.
Optimize protocols for preparing NGS libraries for targeted, whole genome and transcriptome, shotgun and 16s metagenomics sequencing applied to the MiSeq and Oxford Nanopore DNA sequencing platforms.
Manage, plan and forecast inventory for the NGS facility.
Propose and develop new approaches for efficient sequencing of biological specimens.
Work with scientist and students on sequencing needs arising from research work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD in molecular biology, genome sciences, biochemistry, cellular biology, or a related field.
Strong background in molecular biology ability to work independently, and outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Prior experience in NGS library preparation, sequencing and data analysis is essential.
Experience in infectious tropical disease genetics and advanced computing knowledge is desirable

COMPETENCIES:

Keen interest in research
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

October 25, 2024
Research Officer

Reports to: Technical Specialist (Nutrition, WASH and Surge)
Direct reports: None
Job Location: Marsabit
Contract Details:
One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract Subject to Availability of Funds and Performance
Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 99,197 per month
Job Summary:
The incumbent will provide technical direction, guidance and training as well as providing hands on support to Ministry of Health (MoH) and community groups in Marsabit County in the implementation of an operations research
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Programme Management and Development

Guiding the development of the research work plans in coordination with the project teams
Liaising with the local and county level with SHMT, Marsabit County Officials, and Health Facility Management Teams to enhance coordination and collaboration in program implementation and sustainability.
Provide technical assistance in the implementation of mother MUAC research, linking it with surge model scale up in Marsabit County
Timeline and financial tracking, with support of Technical Specialist, to ensure timely and effective deliverables of research agenda
Participate in quarterly strategy review and planning meetings with the project research team consisting of the HQ Technical Backstop, the Nutrition specialist and the Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Operations Research

Contribute to the design of data collection tools, including surveys and qualitative interviews
Lead the ethical application process and ensure ethical standards are upheld throughout research project
Oversee data collection, data analysis and data synthesis, and ensure the use of effective data tools by all project staff and partners
Translate research findings into policy and programme recommendations and suggestions for the use of mother MUAC
Based on data, suggest additional analyses and highlight interesting findings
Document the research process as an integral part of the operations research
Assist in the completion and submission of Donor reports and lead research final reports
Dissemination
Draft technical documents based on the research findings for submission to the nutrition specialist and HQ Technical Backstop as needed
Contribute to research dissemination through involvement in technical working groups, global networks, conferences, and with other key stakeholders
Lead the drafting of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
At the national level, work with the Nutrition Specialist and Health and Nutrition Coordinator to lobby Kenya health ministries and offices to incorporate project and research findings into current practice.

Representation

Attend national level technical meetings and conferences, as needed, to disseminate research results.
Respond to technical research questions from partners, international agencies or academic researchers related to the research (including research design, sample/group design, data management, confidentiality and other research ethics issues, and data analysis).

Training/Mentoring

In partnership with the program team, contribute to capacity building of MoH and partner agency staff members.
Assist in the planning and coordination of trainings associated with the intervention of study

Monitoring and Reporting

Monitoring the progress against objectives outlined in the program plans.
Preparing high quality written reports for Concern and donors (monthly, quarterly and annual) and others as required.
Conduct frequent field visits for monitoring to ensure effective research and programme implementation.

Responding to Emergencies

Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies.
Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies
Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies such as Programme Participant Protection Policy, Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy, Anti-Fraud Policy and the Anti-Trafficking Policy

Job Specification:

A Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Research Methods, Operations Research or relevant field
At least three (3) years demonstrated work experience in research related positions or projects and/or programmes.
Experience and knowledge of collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data, MOH systems, particularly at County and Sub County levels, child health and nutrition, specifically the diagnosis of undernutrition and behaviour change strategies
High-level statistical analysis and statistical software package (e.g. SPSS, STATA, R) experience
Qualitative analysis and use of qualitative software (e.g. NVivo) experience (desirable)
Proven track record of academic dissemination through peer reviewed journals and/or conferences (desirable)
Track record of securing ethical approval at institution and national levels (desirable)
Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
Creative thinking and solution building abilities
Strategic thinking and operational planning capabilities
Administrative and organisational abilities, including an eye for detail;
Ability to work autonomously and in teams, and in a multi-cultural work environment;
Demonstrated drive and initiative, a self-starter with a can-do attitude.
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in the local language/s is an added advantage

Note: Applicants that are undertaking research in fulfillment of a tertiary level degree (i.e. PhD) are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates would take up this role in a full-time capacity and can use this research to complete their dissertations.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.

October 25, 2024
Terms of Reference for Midline study

Terms of Reference for Midline study
Background
The goal of the ADSI programme is to consolidate and develop a holistic expansion of the demonstrably successful aspects of its Strengthening Innovative Practice in Secondary Education (SIPSE) pilot model (2013-2015) in relation to its innovation practice, whole school approach, horizontal (geographic) and vertical (institutional) outreach and impact, and shared ownership. The ADSI model presents a portfolio of system- wide ICT innovation elements that can address policy coherence needs for ICT integration in teaching and learning – inclusive of: a blended learning teacher development approach, whole school involvement, school leadership capacity building, converging technologies of e- and m-learning, use and development of open education resources, an online repository of materials, digital school awards, accreditation and certification to incentivize ICT integration and progression, policy dialogues to raise awareness and influence new policy formulation and institutionalization of new/good practice. Currently, ADSI covers 80 schools (20 in each of the four counties of Kiambu, Nyamira, Narok & Taita Taveta), 80 secondary school principals, 800 teachers and 80 Boards of Management chairpersons and 80 parents association chairpersons.
In Kenya, a baseline study was carried out in quarters 3 &4 of 2016 to inform the project and set the benchmarks upon which the project would be monitored and evaluated. The project has been running for more than one and a half years now in Kenya which is an opportune time to carry out a midline study. The study will help ADSI with the evidences, insights on the extent of achievement of objectives, factors that facilitate and impede the progress, and provide recommendations for midcourse corrections, if any.
Midline objectives
The overall objective of the midline study is to assess whether and/or the extent to which targets have been achieved thus far in the project, understand the determinants enabling and/or disabling achievement of targets, the extent of ownership built among the target groups, capture key learnings from the implementation experience and recommend doable actions for the remaining project period.
Specific evaluation objectives are to:

Assess the project progress/changes (since baseline) of the project so far and its likelihood of achieving its stated objectives (more than a year since implementation began) on the following aspects;
Institutionalization: Investigate the current level of institutionalization of national strategies for the pedagogical integration of ICT use in STEM and other subject teaching as related to policy in teacher development, curriculum, pre and –in service, school support and management practices
Digital Schools Development: Establish the current conditions, needs, resources and priorities of the schools in relation to ICT in STEM teaching and learning
Teacher Development: Establish changes in teacher competencies and practices for ICT use in STEM since baseline
Student Learning: Measure learner 21st century skills and other learner achievements in relation to STEM subjects and gather feedback on their experiences and attitudes towards the use of ICT in STEM learning inside and outside of schools.
Assess the ADSI programme in terms of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency of project implementation and level of ownership by project beneficiaries and other actors
Assess the ADSI programme in terms of effectiveness of networking with the different stakeholders for optimal leveraging of resources and sustainability benefits.
Document lessons on what works/doesn’t work in the implementation of ADSI approach and Theory of Change.
Generate practical, action-able recommendations that can be implemented by the project actors in the remaining phase of the project.

The proposed Methodology and Approach
As was the case with the baseline, a mixed method approach employing both qualitative and quantitative techniques in the collection of data will be used:
Data collection will be carried out using five different approaches:

Desk Review: A thorough assessment of relevant existing project documentation including project conceptual documents, progress reports, work plans, activity reports, available data, monitoring frameworks, etc. will be carried out.
Observation: Observations will be carried out at the school level to collect administrative data, audit the level of ICT infrastructure and equipment at the selected schools and observe classroom practices.
Quantitative survey (a representative sample of the population of students, teachers): A representative survey to help provide a clearer/specific picture from the target group. Surveys allow for a comprehensive acquisition and aggregation of statistical data that is easy to analyze and interpret. The statistical representation will also allow for segmentation and sub cluster analysis of the data collected.
Focus Group Discussions (At least 6 in each of the counties): To complement the data, this study will also employ a qualitative approach to data collection, and fieldwork in the form of focus group discussions (FGDs) with carefully selected members of the populations (teachers, students, EWG members, BoM members, etc.).
Key Informants In-Depth Interviews (Approximately 10 each of the counties): It will also be important to understand the perspectives of the various stakeholders in an in-depth manner. Key Informant Interviews will be carried out with: SBCs, HTs, representatives of key agencies/partners, government representatives, etc. The decision on who to be interviewed will be made jointly with ADSI project team.

GESCI is seeking a Consultant/Team to conduct the midline evaluation study including; data collection, analysis and reporting. The experts are expected to carry out the assignment in consultation with the GESCI-ADSI technical team comprising of MERL Specialist, Programme Manager, the Kenya Project Manager and the Education Specialist.
Roles and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the MERL Specialist, the role of the Consultant is to:

Mobilize and provide a team of 16 qualified research assistants who will carry out data collection and digitization (estimated to take about 5 days for each).
Support the conceptualization, design and refining of tools for the midline study.
Present an inception report with a proposal for carrying out data collection, analysis and reporting.
Support training of the enumerators and piloting of the instruments.
Carry out midline data collection from 10 schools per county jointly with the GESCI MERL Specialist and Project Coordinators as per the guidelines provided during the training.
Manage the digitization of the data in survey monkey and Excel matrix sheets as per the guidelines provided.
Hand over the field data in hard copy format and digitized formats as per the guidelines
Carrying out the data analysis inclusive of

Midline data cleaning
Midline data analysis

Report write-up integrating

A draft midline report
A final report integrating revisions based on technical review from GESCI/ADSI.

GESCI will provide the following:

Travel from Nairobi to the counties and all the schools where data will be collected and back.
Provide US$50 per day (inclusive of accommodation, meals and honorarium) for the data collectors. The data collectors staff time cost is to be considered by the consultants as part the proposal.

Online
First draft of baseline study report – with preliminary findings for review by GESCI-ADSI-technical team
October 15th – 18th, 2018
Final study report (integrating revisions based on feedback form GESCI-ADSI technical team) and consolidated toolkit (on baseline study approaches and instruments)
Online
Final midline report
Indicative Schedule of key Deliverables

Inception report – with preliminary desk and data collection review and enhanced methodology and plan for carrying out baseline data analysis and report write-up – 10 August, 2018
Fieldwork report – mixed methods analysis of interview, focus group, survey and classroom observation data sets – 18 September 2018
First draft baseline study report presentation for ADSI management feedback – 28 September 2018
Final baseline study report integrating revisions based on feedback and the baseline toolkit of approaches and instruments – 12 October 2018

Required skills and Experience
To be considered for this role you must:

Possess an advanced Degree in research, monitoring and evaluation, education, education research or related fields.
Have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience with similar tasks preferably in the international development sector. Experience with conducting research on education thematic/ICT in Education areas will be an added advantage.
Have good knowledge of the Kenyan socio-political, cultural context and basic education landscape.
Possess advanced analysis, interpretation and writing skills.

Duration of task completion/scheduling
The assignment will take place over the months of August-September 2018 with following tentative allocation of working days (either consecutively or divided into two periods):

Desk study / preparation: 2 days
Consultations in Nairobi: 1 day
Writing Inception Report: 1 day
Support training workshop in Nairobi: 2 days
Data collection: 6 days
Analysis and draft report: 5 days
Discussion with GESCI/ADSI team: 1 day
Incorporation of comments and Final report: 2 days

Payment schedule:

20% upon approval of Inception report
30 % upon completion of data collection
30 % upon submission of first draft
20% upon completion and approval of the final report

Confidentiality and Copyright: The consultancy team will be required to sign a confidentiality clause whereby information accessed through the ADSI midline assignment can only be disclosed and shared with authorized members of the ADSI programme. GESCI will have ownership over any Intellectual Property developed for or derived from the engagement.

October 25, 2024
Research Assistants

TI-Kenya is seeking to recruit suitable individuals as Research Assistants for a short-term data collection exercise that will take place in the following Counties:

Nairobi
Mombasa
Kilifi
Garissa
Nakuru
Nyeri
Meru
Machakos
Kisumu
Kisii
Uasin Gishu
Kakamega

To be considered applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be a current university student or a fresh graduate from a recognized local university studying Arts / Social Sciences / Humanities.
Currently unemployed
Must be willing to be deployed by TI-Kenya on short notice.
Generally conversant with the geography and local languages of your County of preference.

October 25, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer / Education Project

Job description
The Role
To accurately measure, report on and support the progress and impact of Whizz Education’s activities, there is a need to engage an M+E Officer to support our project teams. The role will be an integral part of our work in Kenya, enabling us to demonstrate how and where we have contributed to accelerated learning in the communities where we operate. Whizz Education is one of the 4 companies implementing iMlango Project in Kenya. Through IMlango, Whizz provides digital resources in mathematics – backed with training – to support teachers to deliver whole-class lessons across 205 rural schools. Additionally, each child in 139 of those schools is individually tutored in maths within internet-enabled computer labs through the leading virtual maths tutor, Maths-Whizz.
Mission for the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer:
Provide high quality monitoring and evaluation support at field, county, project and consortium level within iMlango and other related Kenya-based projects. The successful candidate will be the lead for M&E activities across all projects for Whizz in Africa.
Key responsibilities

Data analysis

Run SQL queries to extract relevant information from Whizz database
Produce school/county-level data analysis to support the work of Customer Success Managers
Produce project-level data analysis to inform strategic direction and progress
Conduct quantitative analysis of specific initiatives within the project to demonstrate their impact
Analyse trends and patterns within the Maths-Whizz data to help demonstrate impact and identify risks to the project

M+E

Play an active role within the iMlango m+e steering group, representing Whizz within the Consortium and contributing towards discussions related to the project MEL Framework and Theory of Change
Develop internal tools for extracting and recording quantitative and qualitative data

Reporting

Conduct analysis of data to support quarterly donor reports, evaluating progress against logframe targets
Prepare detailed analysis (reports, infographics etc.) of project activities to inform team meetings and discussions and share successes
Monitor and prepare weekly and monthly KPIs, including proactively identifying risks and suggesting remedies

General project duties

Produce and contribute to papers and reports which demonstrate the success of Maths-Whizz
Participate in overall projects’ activity planning
Contribute to wider Whizz Education’s activities

Outcomes:

Analysis reports produced illustrating impact of Whizz activities in Kenya
Donor m+e reporting requirements successfully completed
Project staff effectively supported at all levels in relation to data and m+E
Project risks averted through skillful interpretation of data
M+E tools created which meaningfully capture Whizz progress

Desired skills and competencies
Education, Experience and Skills set required:

Statistical training, as evidenced by degree qualifications
At least 5 years’ direct experience of monitoring and evaluation within a project
Proven ability to communicate data to non-specialist audiences and within both academic and commercial contexts
Experience in impact evaluation
Experience in baseline and end-line design, including supervising an evaluation team
Excellent application of Excel for data processing
Proficient in statistical computing scripts/packages, e.g. Python, R, MATLAB
Knowledge of SQL desirable

Personal specifications:

Proactive in offering analysis on project data and generally assisting with data-driven decision-making
Analytically minded; enjoy solving problems and searching for trends
Can see the big picture of data but also engage with the small details
See data as a powerful storytelling tool, but also appreciate its limits
Recognise that all data is situated within a particular context and are cautious in drawing inferences
Confident and excited by the prospecting of engaging diverse stakeholders including business owners and the Education Officers, both at National and County level

October 25, 2024
Research Station Officer

JOB LOCATION: Sagana REPORTS TO: Crop Research Station Supervisor
Job Description
The mandate of the Product Innovations Team is to develop and test new products and product delivery systems. As a member of the Product Innovations team, you contribute to the research needed to move products from early stage trials to scale.
Roles

Know Your Trials: Develop a thorough knowledge of the requirements for crop station trials including planting, top dressing, and harvesting
Trial Supervision: Supervise anywhere from 5 – 10 crop station trials each season, including all trial replications
Ensure Quality Execution: Fully understand the quality policy and meet quality standards by conducting regular follow ups to the trial plots to ensure quality standards are met
Perform Hard Labor Duties: Carry out all labor related activities as required by your manager, including land preparation, planting, top dressing, harvesting and all intermediate tasks.
In summary, your role will require you to physically maintain the trial plots assigned to you using the farm equipment provided to you.
Carry out Technical Tasks: Carry out all technical activities as required by your manager, including spraying, creating planting tools (such as planting strings, planting sticks and row sticks), creating harvest boxes, etc.

We are an international non-profit that works in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Zambia. In these countries, our 5,000+ strong staff serves over 500,000 smallholder farmers and enables them to grow their way out of hunger and poverty.
Farmers First

Quantitative Data Collection: Conduct quantitative data collection according to trial requirements, including at planting, top dressing and harvesting, and ensure data quality and accuracy
Meet KPI Targets: Follow work plan set in the weekly meeting and track daily activities and KPI’s to report to your supervisor
Participate in Trainings & Staff Activities: Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and trainings

Job Requirements

A minimum of 2 years work experience in a related field
National Identification Card (ID)
Minimum Education; KSCE D+
Strong numeric and data collections skills
Knowledge of agricultural practices for smallholder farmers
Excellent communication skills
Exceptional personal organizational skills and attention to detail
Time management skills and ability to work independently
Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration
Eager to learn, teach, enhance current processes and develop new operations
Be willing to participate in hard physical labor, using the farm equipment provided
Humility, we are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with patience and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders
Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
Language: English, Kiswahili required

October 25, 2024
Nutrition – Researcher

Job Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to proposal development;
Engage in evaluations of interventions with young children and families;
Lead and contribute to the design of scientific research and training tasks within the Unit;
Lead and contribute to the implementation of nutrition and other related projects. Tasks include project design and activities related to project management such as field work and data management;
Contribute to scientific writing and production of donor reports;
Supervise and mentor junior research staff at the Center; and,
Lead in policy engagement and dissemination of research findings to appropriate audiences.

Qualifications

PhD in Nutrition, Public Health; or closely related fields;
Strong writing skills and good record of publications on relevant areas in sub-Saharan Africa;
At least three years post-doctoral experience in research in Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN);
Experience in developing proposals and attracting research grants, particularly in MIYCN;
Demonstrated experience in managing research teams and partnerships;
Proven experience in conducting household surveys;
Strong quantitative skills (managing, analyzing and interpreting data), with extensive familiarity with quantitative statistical packages (e.g. STATA, SAS or SPSS); and
Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (e.g. MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel);
Rank is open and successful candidates may be appointed at Associate (3-5 years), Research Scientist (5-8 years) or Senior Research Scientist (10+ years) levels depending on experience and track record.

Desirable:

Expertise/experience in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and Early Childhood Development (ECD) will be an added advantage;
Experience and familiarity with a diverse set of health and social science data sets;
Expertise in qualitative methods, including familiarity with qualitative analysis software packages (e.g. NVivo);
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team.

This position comes with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel and life insurance cover. Allowances toward in-relocation (for those recruited from outside Kenya), and dependents’ education are provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries.

October 25, 2024