- Report writing and preparation of final presentations
- Designing research instruments – questionnaires, discussion/interview guides and observation sheets – to be used in data collection
- Scrutinising of raw data after fieldwork to ensure quality
- Briefing & de-briefing the field interviewers
- Briefing and liaising with the data analysis department on the required analysis
- Liaising with the field department for project costing and fieldwork logistics
Showing posts with label RESEARCH JOBS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RESEARCH JOBS. Show all posts
April 21, 2011
Research Executive Jobs In A Market Research Company
Research Executive Jobs In A Market Research Company
March 19, 2011
Kenya Bankers Association Jobs
Kenya Bankers Association Jobs
Kenya Bankers Association is the umbrella body of the Banking industry in Kenya, whose membership is drawn from all commercial banks in Kenya.
In striving to achieve its mission “ Committed to building a Strong and Respected Banking Industry through dynamic leadership”, the Association is looking to recruit a Research and Advocacy Officer.
Kenya Bankers Association is the umbrella body of the Banking industry in Kenya, whose membership is drawn from all commercial banks in Kenya.
In striving to achieve its mission “ Committed to building a Strong and Respected Banking Industry through dynamic leadership”, the Association is looking to recruit a Research and Advocacy Officer.
December 21, 2010
Audit, HR, Lecturer, Researcher Kenya Jobs
Audit, HR, Lecturer, Researcher Kenya Jobs
Office of the principal
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:
A. Administration Division
1. Deputy Principal (Administration, Planning and Development) Grade 16 Ref:LUC/DP/07 1 Post
Qualifications
Applicants for this position should satisfy the following minimum qualifications:
* Be at least an Associate Professor with an earned PhD from a recognized university in a relevant discipline including but not limited to Economics, Finance, Project Planning and Development, Business and Administration
* Have at least eight (8) years of experience at a senior position in a University setting or related industry setting with a demonstrated capacity for leadership or academic excellence;
* Have held senior administrative posts such as Dean or Director or equivalent for a period of four (4) years
* Have proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a University or related industry setting;
* Be familiar with the National Government Policies and current trends in higher education world-wide;
* Have high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism;
* Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proficiency in ICT
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Principal (Administration, Planning and Development) shall, under the general
direction of the Principal:
December 15, 2010
The Third National Call for Application of Research Internships (2010-2011)
The Third National Call for Application of Research Internships (2010-2011)
Raising the profile of research for health among young Kenyans
The Third National Call for Application of Research Internships (2010-2011)
The Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR): This is a Kenyan non-governmental organization whose mission is to contribute to the strengthening of national research for health in Kenya.
This is done by providing support for multidisciplinary research to individuals and institutions, and engaging policy makers in formulation of health research policies that are evidence based. The Consortium also contributes to the building of networks and communities in research for health.
Raising the profile of science among young Kenyans: One of the ways, the Consortium aims to strengthen national health research is to facilitate the training and retention of young scientists, who are able to generate and use research findings within a multidisciplinary environment. This is done at different levels of career progression.
To this end, CNHR has initiated a national Internship Programme aimed at exposing young graduates to the option of choosing a life-long career in research. The second class of ten interns (2009-2010) successfully completed their training in July, 2010.
10 scholarships available for a six months research internship: Under its 2010-2011 Internship Programme, CNHR will offer 10 competitive scholarships for a maximum period of six months (March to August, 2011). The successful interns will benefit from close mentorship and supervision by senior researchers in various institutions across the country.
Raising the profile of research for health among young Kenyans
The Third National Call for Application of Research Internships (2010-2011)
The Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR): This is a Kenyan non-governmental organization whose mission is to contribute to the strengthening of national research for health in Kenya.
This is done by providing support for multidisciplinary research to individuals and institutions, and engaging policy makers in formulation of health research policies that are evidence based. The Consortium also contributes to the building of networks and communities in research for health.
Raising the profile of science among young Kenyans: One of the ways, the Consortium aims to strengthen national health research is to facilitate the training and retention of young scientists, who are able to generate and use research findings within a multidisciplinary environment. This is done at different levels of career progression.
To this end, CNHR has initiated a national Internship Programme aimed at exposing young graduates to the option of choosing a life-long career in research. The second class of ten interns (2009-2010) successfully completed their training in July, 2010.
10 scholarships available for a six months research internship: Under its 2010-2011 Internship Programme, CNHR will offer 10 competitive scholarships for a maximum period of six months (March to August, 2011). The successful interns will benefit from close mentorship and supervision by senior researchers in various institutions across the country.
December 1, 2010
Research Project Job Vacancy at Research project in Nyanza Province
Research Project Job Vacancy at Research project in Nyanza Province
Description:
Nyanza Province Research Project Jobs in Kenya
A research project in Nyanza Province has vacancies for the following full time positions on a 12 months contract term.
1. Clinic Manager: Registered nurse or Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with at least 3 year experience, one year working in an administrative position.
2. Clinical Officer: Diploma in clinical medicine registered with clinical medicine board, at least 1 year experience in clinical practice and has training in HIV/AIDS.
3. Nurse Counsellor: Enrolled or registered nurse with at least 1 year experience in HIV counselling and Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.
4. Lab technologist: Diploma and at least 1 year experience in rapid HIV testing.
Description:
Nyanza Province Research Project Jobs in Kenya
A research project in Nyanza Province has vacancies for the following full time positions on a 12 months contract term.
1. Clinic Manager: Registered nurse or Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with at least 3 year experience, one year working in an administrative position.
2. Clinical Officer: Diploma in clinical medicine registered with clinical medicine board, at least 1 year experience in clinical practice and has training in HIV/AIDS.
3. Nurse Counsellor: Enrolled or registered nurse with at least 1 year experience in HIV counselling and Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.
4. Lab technologist: Diploma and at least 1 year experience in rapid HIV testing.
November 29, 2010
Research Manager Job Vacancy at Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment in Kenya
Research Manager Job Vacancy at Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment in Kenya
Research Manager
Location: Nairobi
Industry : Communications
Experience Level : 5 – 10 years
Education Level : PHD
Position Type : Full Time
Job Title: Research Manager
RM/LVCT/2010
Job purpose and objectives: The Research Manager will work in 3 core areas: Management, Research and National policy engagement.
S/he is responsible for developing and implementing an LVCT’s research strategy and agenda
S/he will provide overall leadership, management, strategic guidance and oversight to the research division and other LVCT programmes in conceptualizing, designing and undertaking quality operations research that contributes to fulfilling LVCT’s mission.
As part of LVCT’s institutional development strategy, s/he will build the division’s, and LVCT’s research capacity in the subject areas of focus, including health systems strengthening, MARPs and HIV, HIV testing and Counseling and, Sexual Violence.
S/he will identify research areas and funding opportunities, conceptualize, prepare and submit research proposals and support LVCT grant proposals for fundraising.
He/She will ensure qualitative and quantitative data management, analysis, production and communication of targeted, effective evidence accessible to a mixed audience of policy makers, practitioners, researchers and LVCT management.
He/She will provide mentorship and be responsible for ensuring peer reviewed publications.
The Manager will liaise with others at LVCT to facilitate translation of research evidence to policy and practice, build networks of research collection and sharing
He/She will represent LVCT in national policy engagements as required.
Minimum job requirements:
* PhD in relevant field from a recognized University with 7 years experience in research
Research Manager
Location: Nairobi
Industry : Communications
Experience Level : 5 – 10 years
Education Level : PHD
Position Type : Full Time
Job Title: Research Manager
RM/LVCT/2010
Job purpose and objectives: The Research Manager will work in 3 core areas: Management, Research and National policy engagement.
S/he is responsible for developing and implementing an LVCT’s research strategy and agenda
S/he will provide overall leadership, management, strategic guidance and oversight to the research division and other LVCT programmes in conceptualizing, designing and undertaking quality operations research that contributes to fulfilling LVCT’s mission.
As part of LVCT’s institutional development strategy, s/he will build the division’s, and LVCT’s research capacity in the subject areas of focus, including health systems strengthening, MARPs and HIV, HIV testing and Counseling and, Sexual Violence.
S/he will identify research areas and funding opportunities, conceptualize, prepare and submit research proposals and support LVCT grant proposals for fundraising.
He/She will ensure qualitative and quantitative data management, analysis, production and communication of targeted, effective evidence accessible to a mixed audience of policy makers, practitioners, researchers and LVCT management.
He/She will provide mentorship and be responsible for ensuring peer reviewed publications.
The Manager will liaise with others at LVCT to facilitate translation of research evidence to policy and practice, build networks of research collection and sharing
He/She will represent LVCT in national policy engagements as required.
Minimum job requirements:
* PhD in relevant field from a recognized University with 7 years experience in research
October 22, 2010
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Field Officers Jobs
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Field Officers Jobs
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Recruiting Field Officers
(4 positions for Bungoma, Siaya, Murang’a and Yatta) for The MDG Centre — Expanded BAACH Program
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is Recruiting Field Officers (4 positions) for The MOG Centre – BMCH Program
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is supporting the implementation of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP).
The Millennium Villages Project employs a community integrated development approach to help lift rural communities out of the poverty trap that afflicts more than a billion people worldwide. The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is the host institution for MDG centre under which Business Alliance Against Chronic Hunger (BMCH) is incorporated.
Business Alliance Against Chronic Hiaiger (BAACH) is a Public Private Partnership with a Goal of Acliieving Millennium Development Goals, Reducing Chronic Hunger and Poverty with Business led solutions which are replicable and can be quickly scaled up. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Agriculture and Business Alliance Against Chronic Hunger have partnered to roll out an Expanded Programme in Greater Siaya, Muranga, Bungoma and Yatta Districts.
The Ministry of Agriculture is the key Government unit responsible for the Programme implementation in line with Vision 2030 and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the Financing partner in the Expanded Programme. Business Alliance Against chronic Hunger is the Project Manager and responsible for the execution of the Expanded Programme.
The position
The MDG Centre BAACH Program, Ministry of Agriculture, United Nations Development Programme is seeking qualified candidate to fill 4 positions of Field Officers for Bungoma, Siaya, Murang’a and Yatta.
The MDG Centre BAACH Program, Ministry of Agriculture, United Nations Development Programme is seeking qualified candidate to fill 4 positions of Field Officers for Bungoma, Siaya, Murang’a and Yatta.
The main role of the Field Officers will be primarily to oversee the implementation of the Expanded Programme at the District Level and provide leadership to the local project steering committee and facilitate capacity building and extract Key learnings.
The field officers will be based in Bungoma, Siaya, Muranga and Yatta Districts and will report directly to the Program Coordinator in Nairobi, the incumbent will also work closely with local partners and other stakeholders
Duties and Responsibilities:
Managerial and Leadership
* Implement an integrated district co-ordination mechanism that guarantees and facilitates appropriate linkages between local producers and markets by providing information intelligence on markets
* Identification of potential businesses and livelihood opportunities through business profiling and documentation of lessons learnt and value chain analyses
* Ensure accountability and transparency mechanism for all financial support
* Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reports to Programme Coordinator
* Implement an integrated district co-ordination mechanism that guarantees and facilitates appropriate linkages between local producers and markets by providing information intelligence on markets
* Identification of potential businesses and livelihood opportunities through business profiling and documentation of lessons learnt and value chain analyses
* Ensure accountability and transparency mechanism for all financial support
* Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reports to Programme Coordinator
October 19, 2010
Research Manager Job Vacancy
Research Manager Job Vacancy
Our client is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership with the public and private sectors, the non profit organization provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.Reporting to the Director, Research and Metrics, the Research Manager will strengthen the capacity of programme staff to interpret and utilize results of quantitative and qualitative research for purposes of evidence-based decision making. He / she will work closely with Research agencies to implement research activities in Kenya, while maintaining responsibility for the design of the research according to methodologies of the organization and, ultimately the quality of the research products. The Research Manager will work closely with Health programs to ensure that research findings assist them with decision making. The Manager will be part of the management team based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities
* Develop study designs according to established methodologies of the organization.
* Support programme and marketing staff to identify research needed to design, monitor and evaluate the organization’s social marketing programmes.
* Support the organization’s marketing and communication staff to build their skills in interpreting research results and using a research-to-action approach to guide programmatic decisions and activities;
* Work closely with research coordinator and research agency staff in implementing research activities, ensuring overall quality of the data and adherence to study design.
* Write reports appropriate for external dissemination and publication and ensure that research is disseminated nationally and regionally
Research Fellow Job in Kenya – African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF)
Research Fellow Job in Kenya – African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF)
The African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and development issues confronting policy-makers and societies in the East African Community (EAC) and the Great Lakes Region. It links scholars, researchers, opinion leaders and public service functionaries to interact and share ideas.
The Forum also facilitates the evolution of a regional community of scholars, activists and institutions, with a shared interest in resolving inter-African development problems in partnership with various organizations, including the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).
ARRF wishes to fill the following position at the secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya:
Research Fellow (1 Position) – Initial Contract 18 months, renewable
The Research Fellow will conduct research & analysis and prepare innovative policy recommendations on specific subject(s) within the research/program portfolio assigned to him or her by the Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the ARRF Board. The Fellow will also assist the ARRF CEO to implement the Forum’s overall programs agenda.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Conduct policy research addressing regional development challenges in Eastern Africa leading to publications that meet ARRF quality standards.
* Generate new project ideas on regional integration and development in Eastern Africa and mobilize resources to finance the projects.
* Organize, participate in and/or make presentations at workshops and conferences hosted by ARRF or those to which the Forum is invited;
The African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and development issues confronting policy-makers and societies in the East African Community (EAC) and the Great Lakes Region. It links scholars, researchers, opinion leaders and public service functionaries to interact and share ideas.
The Forum also facilitates the evolution of a regional community of scholars, activists and institutions, with a shared interest in resolving inter-African development problems in partnership with various organizations, including the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).
ARRF wishes to fill the following position at the secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya:
Research Fellow (1 Position) – Initial Contract 18 months, renewable
The Research Fellow will conduct research & analysis and prepare innovative policy recommendations on specific subject(s) within the research/program portfolio assigned to him or her by the Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the ARRF Board. The Fellow will also assist the ARRF CEO to implement the Forum’s overall programs agenda.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Conduct policy research addressing regional development challenges in Eastern Africa leading to publications that meet ARRF quality standards.
* Generate new project ideas on regional integration and development in Eastern Africa and mobilize resources to finance the projects.
* Organize, participate in and/or make presentations at workshops and conferences hosted by ARRF or those to which the Forum is invited;
September 29, 2010
Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Research Assistant Job In A Kenyan NGO
Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Research Assistant Job In A Kenyan NGO
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a qualified research assistant to work in Socio-economic research based in Nairobi.The main tasks of the position are:
* To perform economic analysis in seed and ware potato systems using a variety of quantitative methods.
* To collect data related to potato ware and seed production and commercialization.
* To prepare technical reports and peer review journal publications.
* To participate in capacity building training with national partners staff
* To assist other CIP researchers working in potato seed systems
The successful candidate will require:
* A M.Sc. degree in Agricultural Economics or Economics and at least two years of working experience in agricultural research.
* Experience in collecting high quality socio-economic data and good knowledge of quantitative methods
* Good writing skills and excellent writing skills in the English language.
Applications:
Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V., an example of their written work, and the names and contact information of three referees to Naomi Zani (cip-nbo@cgiar.org)
or send in an envelope to the
International Potato Center-SSA,
Box 25171 Nairobi,
Kenya 00603.
The deadline for submitting applications is 6 October 2010.
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