Program / Grants Assistant, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer, County Manager - Jhpiego NGO Jobs in Kenya

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the developing world. In partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities, we build health providers’ skills and we develop systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families.

Jhpiego is the implementing partner for the East Africa Accelerator Hub for The Challenge Initiative (TCI) – known as Tupange Pamoja in East Africa. The project is funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGFJ through The Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health.

TCI is an ambitious program that leverages a matching challenge fund mechanism to provide incentives for the rapid scale up of urban family planning programs through a framework of accountability measures, demand-driven participation of partners, and technical support via at least four regional accelerator hubs.

We are seeking experienced individuals with excellent management and technical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly-motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.

County Managers

(3 Positions)

(Based in Nairobi, Mombasa and Migori)

Reporting to the Kenya Country Lead, the County Manager will ensure technical, programmatic and financial planning, execution and monitoring of county program designs and TCI activities in the designated county.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Build the capacity of the county to implement high-impact interventions through TCI’s technical coaching approach, including rolling out TCI University tools within the designated county.

·         Support county MOH Program Implementation Teams (PITs) to landscape, prepare, review, implement and modify county program designs and budgets.

·         Facilitate, review and synthesize county activity/monthly/quarterly data and progress reports.

·         Ensure quality and fidelity of implementation of TCI interventions by PITs.

·         Coordinate and manage county trainers, coaches and Sisi-Kwa—Sisi teams including mentoring of these teams.

·         Conduct and support advocacy and marketing of the TCI model to appropriate stakeholders within the county and work with local FP/TCI champions within budget cycles to ensure continued FP resource commitment(s).

·         Support the county to leverage and coordinate with other FP stakeholders and implementers.

·         Foster intra— and inter—county sharing of best practices.

·         Participate in the local government Technical Working Groups (TWGs).

·         Work with country/local TCI AYSRH Officers to effectively deploy AYSRH interventions in participating counties.

Qualifications:

·         Degree in Public Health, Nursing or related field. Post-graduate training is an advantage.

·         Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience providing FP service delivery services in a complex donor-funded program.

·         Experience working in Government or Donor-funded programs (experience with USG-funded programs is an added advantage).

·         Experience in family planning programming, working with MOH and devolved County Governments’ staff and systems, particularly in the area of family planning.

·         Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Strong programming and technical skills, and has sensitivity to and understanding of the beneficiary population.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer

(Based in Nairobi)

Reporting to the Kenya Country Lead, the MER Officer will assist in the development, implementation and management of the monitoring, evaluation and research requirements of the Tupange Pamoja Initiative In Kenya. S/he will work closely with program, technical and MOH staff to maintain monitoring and evaluation frameworks that are accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Support MER Initiatives for TCI including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives.

·         Provide technical support for review and Implementation of the TCI M&E framework.

·         Provide technical support for implementation of data utilization Initiatives.

·         Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies/mechanisms/processes to Improve TCI East African Hub ability to collect, interpret and aggregate data to demonstrate Impact and enhance program accountability.

·         Support program staff on proper documentation, organization and capture of program progress.

·         Provide M&E mentorship and coaching to county teams and TCI program staff during various stages of TCI Implementation.

·         Routine analysis of RH/FP Indicators.

·         Routine sharing of TCI East African Hub program results and learnings with hub and TCI implementing counties through innovative approaches.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Health Records, Public Health or Social Sciences with demonstrated expertise in research methods.

·         Have a minimum 3 years relevant monitoring, evaluation and research working experience in demography or family health-related disciplines or implementation sciences.

·         Experience in collecting and analyzing health program and research data.

·         Demonstrated experience in working with international donors and foundations and success in grants management is a plus.

·         Recent experience working with statistical/database software such as SQL, SPSS, STATA.

·         Demonstrated experience working with MOH systems including the DHIS-2 and data collection systems for example mobile based platforms such as 00K.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Program / Grants Assistant

(Based in Nairobi)

Reporting to the Kenya Country Lead, the Program/Grants Assistant will help manage the administrative, financial, logistical and programmatic tasks required for the program.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Coordinate and support program, financial, contractual, monitoring, and administrative functions of the Tupange Pamoja team such that activities are implemented according to plans and in a timely fashion.

·         Assist in preparation, monitoring and tracking of project budgets under guidance from the Kenya Country Lead/Finance Manager.

·         Assist program and administrative staff and consultants to produce letters, documents, reports, presentations and materials for distribution (including word processing, basic data analysis, photocopying, etc.).

·         Support the Finance and Grants teams in tracking and maintaining expenditure records for both program and grantees.

·         Assist in organization of meetings, field visits, and other project activities: maintaining the project management calendar and keeping it up-to—date; and gathering technical updates for program planning, training, components of evaluations and other studies on related programs including documenting project lessons learnt.

·         Maintain a program filing system, both electronic and hard copy, for the office and ensure that final program documents and grants documents are appropriately stored

·         Perform other programmatic, secretarial support and administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure smooth
functioning and achievement of project goals as required.

Qualifications:

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Accounts/Finance or Business—related degree with at least two years’ experience in a similar or related position.

·         Ability to work in an efficient and prompt manner in areas of correspondence, logistics for local and international travel, filing and record—keeping.

·         Basic understanding of accounting/finance processes.

·         Experience working in a busy office; strong organizational skills; and able to handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision and deal with pressure.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send application & CV with 3 referees to the following email address: HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org or at our website www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com by 15th October 2018.

Indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.

Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply.

KEFRI jobs in Kenya - Chief Internal Auditor, Administrative Officer, Planning & Budgeting Officer and Research Scientist II (Biometrician)

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation undertaking research in forestry and natural resources. 

KEFRI is ISO 14001:2004 Environment Management System certified.

KEFRI intends to recruit the following:

Chief Internal Auditor 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Head of Internal Audit.
• Secretary to Audit Committee.
• Prepare Audit Committee reports.

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Research Manager Job vacancy Re-Advertisement at Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya

The opportunity

Strengthening finance for agriculture is a priority for Kenya.

USAID’s Financial Inclusion for Rural Microenterprises (FIRM) programme and FSD Kenya have been working in partnership with leading financial institutions to develop new financial products based on detailed research and analysis of value chains.

Based on this success we have jointly establishing a Value Chain Finance Centre to help drive the development of agricultural finance ¡n the Kenyan financial services market.

We need an exceptional professional to join this exciting initiative as a Research Manager.

The Research Manager will be ¡n charge of the Centre’s research programme, responsible for generating and disseminating high quality research on selected value chains in Kenya to underpin the development

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Research Associate Job Vacancy at Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya

The opportunity

FSD Kenya undertakes a considerable amount of research to support the development of more inclusive financial markets in Kenya.

The results have contributed to shaping Government policy, the strategy and operations of financial service providers and improving the design and impact of our own projects.

We are looking for a researcher to assist in developing our impact research.

Based full time in Nairobi, Kenya, and reporting

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Baseline Survey Field Interviewers Jobs in Nairobi County for Pambazuko Mashinani

Pambazuko Mashinani is a non-profit making organization whose mission is to build the information power & capacity of poor people to connect and engage as participative, change-driving, healthy and dignified citizens in Kenya.

Pambazuko Mashinani strengthens, connects and mobilizes grassroots groups to enhance their leadership, voice and power. Pambazuko Mashinani therefore seeks to recruit Baseline Survey Field Interviewers prior to conducting civic education within Nairobi County.

Introduction to the baseline survey:

Although the new constitution dispensation fertilizes the bond between public participation and transparency, levels of public awareness of its provisions vary along myriad variables across the slums in Nairobi.

This affects their civic engagement and limits their capacity to hold public officials accountable on the basis of specific constitutional provisions.

In this regards, marginalized communities face greater relative challenges in taking advantage of the current Constitution.

This baseline survey aims at collecting data and information that will shed light on the limits of public knowledge of the substance of the constitution in the three chapters: Devolved Government, Representation and legislature and the Executive.

The survey targets population groups in all the eight constituencies in Nairobi in the following specific slum areas: Kasarani Constituency (Korogocho slum), Langata (Soweto East slums), Embakasi (Mukuru kwa Njenga), Westlands ( Deep Sea slums), Starehe (Kosovo slums), Makadara (Marigo-ini slum), Dagoretti (Kawangware slums) and Kamukunji (Kiambiyo Slums).

Research objectives

1. Collect data and information on public understanding of the select chapters of the current constitution in 8 slum areas representing the 8 constituencies in Nairobi County
2. Evaluate the impact of public understanding of the constitution on civic engagement and participation with a focus on minority groups
3. Establish gaps in public knowledge of the constitution which are inimical to empowerment in civic responsibilities

Applicants should fulfill the following conditions:

• Minimum KCSE certificate holders
• Experience with conducting baseline surveys among slum dwellers preferred.

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Research Scientist (Pulmonologist / Public Health) Job in KEMRI Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Research Scientist (Pulmonologist / Public health)

1 Post

Category: Research

Department: Research & Training

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description:

The primary role of this position will be

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Research Scientist (Entomology / Parasitic Disease) Job in KEMRI Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Research Scientist (Entomology / Parasitic Disease)

1 Post

Category: Research

Department: Research & Training

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

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Research Scientist (Traditional Medicine / Drug Development) Job in KEMRI Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Research Scientist (Traditional Medicine / Drug development)

1 Post

Category: Research

Department: Research & Training

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description:

This position will include but not be limited to the following: Research in traditional medicines: rationalization of traditional medicines in collaboration with traditional healers; evaluation of plant drugs using medicinal phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology; formulation of herbal remedies. Research on anti parasitic or anti infectious agents of plant origin. Socio-cultural and anthropological aspects of traditional medicine.

Drugs development: experimental pharmacology and toxicology; biopharmaceutics and relevant pharmacokinetics.

Clinical trials. Research on agents for the control and management of HIV/AIDS/STI . Quality assurance of drugs: quality control and surveillance for medicinal products .

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
• Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.

Preferred Skills:

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree a relevant discipline.
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD would be an added advantage).
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in clinical trials (/and or laboratory science.
• Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competency in MS office.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org

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Research Scientist (Medical Virologist) Job in KEMRI Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Research Scientist (Medical Virologist)

1 Post

Category: Research

Department: Research & Training

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description:

This position will include but not be limited to research in the following areas : Acute haemorrhagic fevers: epidemiology,

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KEMRI Research Scientist (Medical Virologist) Job in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Research Scientist (Medical Virologist)

1 Post

Category: Research

Department: Research & Training

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

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Job at Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Kenya : Senior Researcher, ACPP Nairobi (Eastern Africa)

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent and non-profit applied policy research organisation with a focus on human security in Africa.

Its mission is to conceptualize, inform and enhance the security debate on the continent.

The ACPP Nairobi Office aims to undertakes conflict analysis and early warning in Africa with the primary aim of providing timely and indepth analysis as well as developing policy options in support of African and international conflict prevention, management and resolution activities.

Senior Researcher, ACPP Nairobi (Eastern Africa)

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Academic Writer Job in Kenya

Are you a talented academic writer?

Crown Research Solutions is a reputable writing and research company.

We are currently looking for home-based researchers with vast experience in writing academic papers.

The ideal candidate should be well versed with referencing styles and able to provide essays free from plagiarism.

The chosen writers will be paid on a per-page basis (counting approximately 275 words per page).

Compensation for writing research papers currently amounts to Ksh 170 per page.

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KIPPRA Consultants and Research Assistants Database Career Opportunities in Kenya

Expressions of Interest

Consultants and Research Assistants Database 2011/12-2013/14

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public policy research Institute established to develop human and institutional capacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for the economic and social development of Kenya.

The Institute works with a wide variety of individual consultants, drawn from its database, from time to time.

KIPPRA is updating and expanding its database and invites experienced and qualified individuals to submit their Expressions of Interest to join the database for the period September 2011 to June 2014 in the following broad areas:

A: Research/Capacity Building Consultants

Consultants are required in the following broad research and capacity building areas:

(i) Macroeconomics (Category 1): Fiscal decentralization, Public Expenditure Management Analysis, Taxation, Macroeconomic modeling, Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modeling, Social Accounting Matrix (SAM), and Macroeconomic Policy

(ii) Productive Sector (Category 2): Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics, Tourism Economics, Environmental/Ecological Economics, and Development Economics.

(iii) Trade & Foreign Policy (Category 3): International Trade and Trade Policy Modeling, International Trade Law, Trade Negotiations Capacity, and Foreign Policy Issues

(iv) Social Sector (Category 4): Health Economic, Labour Economics, Education, Poverty Analysis, and Social Policy issues.

(v) Private Sector Development (Category 5): Financial Economics, Investment Growth, Criminology/ Economics of Crime, Political Economy, Industrial Economics, Regulatory Issues, and Governance Issues.

(vi) Infrastructure & Economic Services (Category 6): Infrastructure planning and management, water Resource Economics, Energy Economics, Transport Economics, Transport Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Service Delivery Assessment, Delivery of Public Services in a Decentralized Environment, Costing of Public Services, Construction Economics, and Housing Market Analysis.

Candidates applying for consideration as research/capacity building consultants must:

• Have minimum qualification of MA/MSc in Economics or related social sciences. Candidates with PhD qualifications will have added advantage
• Have at least five years’ relevant research experience in their areas of expertise, backed up by a strong publication record
• Demonstrate ability to work within tight deadlines and to deliver quality outputs with minimal supervision

B: Editorial, Design and Photography Consultants

Consultants are required in the areas of publication editing, design and photography:

(i) Editorial consultants (Category 7) must have at least a first degree and five (5) years practical experience in reviewing manuscripts, copy editing and proofreading. They must be proficient in the use of DTP software, particularly MS Office, Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

(ii) Design consultants (Category 8) must have at least a certificate in Design and at least five (5) years experience in design using DTP software, particularly Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

(iii) Photography consultants (Category 9) with at least five (5) years experience in photography and use of camera. They should provide evidence of training in photography and demonstrate ability to produce high quality images for print production and for video.

C: Media Liaison Consultants (Category 10)

Individuals who could be offered short-term contracts to liaise with the media in the dissemination of the Institute’s research and other outputs are also required.

The media consultant will mainly assist in

(i) attracting media attention to KIPPRA events, and

(ii) offering advice on how to increase the dissemination of KIPPRA outputs in visual, audio and print media outlets.

Applicants must:

(i) Have a first degree in media communications and at least 5 years of experience in the industry,

(ii) Be of high integrity, and

(iii) Provide evidence of membership to a recognized professional body.

D: Research Assistants (Category 11)

Research Assistants are required primarily for data collection and/or analysis assignments.

Applicants must have minimum qualification of a first degree in Economics or related social sciences. Master’s degree holders and those with previous experience in research work and those who have served the Institute well in past assignments will have an added advantage.

Application Procedure

If you are interested and meet the requirements in any of the above categories, download and fill a Personal History Form (PHF) from KIPPRA’s website (www.kippra.org) and submit it together with an application letter, CV and copies of educational and professional certificates in original hard copy to the address below, clearly indicating on the envelope “CONSULTANTS AND RESEARCH ASSISTANTS DATABASE” and the specific category applied for.

This should be placed in the KIPPRA Tender Box, not later than Monday 26th September 2011 at 2.30 pm. These will be opened immediately thereafter and those willing to witness the opening are welcome at the KIPPRA Boardroom on Second Floor.

Submissions by e-mail should be sent to hr@kippra.or.ke.

Late applications will not be considered.

Individuals will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kenya’s Public Procurement and
Disposal Act 2005 and Regulations 2006.

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates from the often marginalized segments of the society are particularly encouraged to apply.

Executive Director
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis
Bishops Road (Community Area), Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 56445-00200
Tel: 020 4936000; 2719933/4
Fax: 020 2719951

KIPPRA is ISO 9001:2008 Certified

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TJRC Researchers, Assistant Researchers and Regional Coordinator (Rift Valley) Jobs in Kenya

Background Information

The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission is established under section 3(1) of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Act No 6 of 2008 with the objective of promoting peace, justice, national unity, healing, reconciliation and dignity among the people of Kenya.

The Commission invites applications from qualified Kenyans to fill the following positions:

Researchers

2 Positions

VAN: 5/10/TJRC/RU/4

Duties and responsibilities

An officer at this level will report to the Director of Research.

Duties include:

• assisting in conceptualizing the TJRC’s technical work thereby shaping and giving effect to the TJRC’s vision, functions and objectives;
• establishing a sound theoretical framework based on the Act and other relevant laws;
• servicing the Commission’s expansive and varied knowledge needs by conducting research on all areas that touch on the TJRC’s mandate;
• servicing the research needs of the Commission’s constitutive departments;
• providing research assistance for senior staff and Commissioners; and
• any other relevant duties as may be required by the Commission.

Requirements for appointment

Candidates must satisfy the following requirements:

• Have a masters degree in human rights or other relevant area of law, economics, gender studies, political science, or history;
• 3-5 years experience in an academic or policy research;
• An understanding of the work of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission;
• An understanding of transitional justice experiences elsewhere in the world or Africa would be an added advantage;
• Have a proven research record (candidate must submit an unedited sample of their written work);
• Excellent skills in research, memo and report writing;
• Ability to work under instruction and collectively with others in conceptualizing and producing required research products;
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and to deliver within short deadlines; and
• Willingness to perform other duties that may be assigned to him/her at the Commission

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Assistant Researchers

2 Positions

VAN: 5/10/TJRC/RU/4

Duties and responsibilities

An officer at this level will report to the Director of Research.

Duties include:

• Assist the Researchers in conducting research on the various aspects of the Commission’s mandate;
• Preparing memos and communications requiring research;
• servicing the research needs of the Commission’s constitutive departments;
• provide rapporteurship services during workshops, meetings and other events held by the Commission; and
• Performing any other duties assigned.

Requirements for appointment

Candidates must satisfy the following requirements:

• Have an undergraduate degree in either law, political science, history, sociology, anthropology or economics
• 1-2 years experience in an academic, policy research environment or legal practice
• An understanding of the work of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission
• An understanding of transitional justice experiences elsewhere in the world or Africa would be an added advantage
• Have a proven research record(candidate must submit an unedited sample of their written work)
• Excellent skills in research, memo and report writing
• Ability to work under instruction, collectively with others in conceptualizing and producing required research products
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and to deliver within short deadlines
• Willingness to perform other duties that may be assigned to him/her at the Commission

Regional Coordinator (Rift Valley)

VAN: 42/10/SSU/6

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Secretary/CEO of the Commission, the Regional Coordinator will provide all
administrative support services to the Commission.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• providing logistics support to the TJRC’s technical departments;
• overseeing the provision of logistics services for Commission members and staff during their provincial visits, documentation and records keeping; facilitating results based planning and performance measurement;
• co-coordinating preparation of the Commission’s budget;
• overseeing finance management in the regional office, administration support and logistics, human resource management, accounting and procurement services; and
• reviewing budget implementation to ensure it is in line with the TJRC’s budgeted activities.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be in possession of a Bachelors Degree in Business Management/Administration, Public Administration or any of the Social Sciences;
• CPS II or a post graduate Diploma in Management/Administration will be an advantage;
• Have worked in a senior management position for a minimum period of five years;
• Have knowledge of finance management, procurement procedures and general management services;
• Have a thorough understanding of the concept of strategic planning, including strategy and policy formulation and implementation

Important Information for All Candidates

Duration of Appointment: 12 Months or to the termination of the Commission’s statutory
mandate whichever is earlier

Duty Station: Nairobi for Researchers and Assistant Researchers and Eldoret for Regional
Coordinator Rift valley.

All positions entail travel outside of the duty station.

Remuneration: competitive compensation and benefits is offered, subject to professional
qualifications and experience and TJRC rates

All applications must quote the vacancy title and number (VAN) on the subject line (if the application is sent by email) or on the face of the envelope (if the application is sent by post).

Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements in relation to education, work experience and competencies will not be considered.

English and Kiswahili are the working languages of the Commission. Fluency in English (written and oral) is a mandatory requirement.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Women and individuals belonging to minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify a candidate.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Email applications should be sent by E-Mail to hr@tjrckenya.org

Or by post to:

The Recruitment Team
Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission
NHIF Parking Complex, 5th Floor
Ragati Road, off Ngong Road
P.O. Box 14641-00800 Nairobi.

Deadline for application: 22nd September 2011

Research & Writing Careers/Job

Category: Research & Writing

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Pay: Ksh150 per page or more according to work complexity

Excellent academic writers with knowledge in writing reports, essays, term papers and research papers with knowledge in all referencing styles.

Description: The job is home based so one has the freedom to choose the hours they want to work.

Qualifications

• Any University degree or diploma
• Excellent English
• Knowledge of the different referencing styles i.e. APA, MLA, Chicago-turabian and Harvard referencing styles
• The ability to stick to strict deadlines and work under no supervision.
• Writing experience of more that 6 months
• Internet and computer access at home
• Clear understanding of the term PLAGIARISM.

Any interested person may send his/her CV and two samples of his/her previous writings to writing.felly@gmail.com

Preferable applicants - ladies.

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ILRI Job in Nairobi Kenya - Research Technician – Agriculture Economist

Vacancy Number: RT/AE/PGI/09/11

Department: Poverty Gender and Impact

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 2-year term with possibility of renewal

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development.

ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

The position:

ILRI requires a research technician specialised in economic analysis to work as a member of the Poverty Gender and Impact Team. The Poverty, Gender and Impact team is an institute wide program of ILRI specialising in poverty analysis, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment and gender analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects to evaluate the impacts of livestock interventions on poverty, gender and equity;
• Contribute to the design of evaluation frameworks, survey instruments and sampling strategies;
• Use empirical micro-econometric and other methods to analyse the impacts of interventions, integrating both household and intra household analysis;
• Implement, supervise and monitor field data collection and data management;
• Contribute to the development, testing and analysis of poverty, gender and equity indicators for monitoring and evaluating livestock research and development projects;
• Contribute to write-up of peer reviewed publications, project reports and other technical reports;
• Contribute to preparation of briefs, and other strategic communication products.

Requirements

• A Masters degree in agriculture economics, economics or other relevant field
• At least 3 years experience working on economic and econometric analysis preferably in the field of agriculture
• Knowledge and experience with quantitative monitoring and evaluation and impact assessment methods
• Knowledge and experience with key statistical packages including SPSS, STATA
• Experience in survey design, field research management, data collection, management and analysis
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Terms of appointment: This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is on initial 2 year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest, detailed CV, names and contact details (Telephone, E-mail) of three professional referees to e-mail: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 16 September 2011.

The position title and reference number, “RT/AE/PGI/09/11” should be clearly indicated on the subject line of the email application. We regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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KEMRI Research Officer Job in Kilifi Kenya (KShs 105,174)(Malaria parasite detection by PCR)

Research Officer - Malaria parasite detection by PCR

Reference Number: RO-09-11

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs. 105, 174

Grade: 5.4

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The purpose of this appointment is to establish a system for high throughout PCR detection of malaria.

Reporting Lines:

The post reports to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible overall to the Scientific Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test and optimise DNA extraction procedure using high-throughput machines.
• Perform high-throughput DNA extraction.
• Test and optimise real-time PCR assays for malaria parasite detection.
• Perform high throughput PCR assays.
• Manage the data and samples from these assays.

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

• BSc in Biological Sciences
• An MSc in Biological Sciences.

Experience and Competencies:

Post holder will have:

• Prior experience of working in the Laboratory and performing PCR assays
• Good computer skills and familiar with database management.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good team player as well as able to work independently.
• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated.

Application Procedure:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 26th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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KEMRI Research Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 105,174) (Analysis of Human Resources for Health Data)

Research Officer - Analysis of Human Resources for Health Data

Reference Number: RO-08-11

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs. 105, 174

Grade: 5.4

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The job holder will develop work analysing the Kenyan Human Resources informatics System data. The post will require someone with data handling skills and statistical or epidemiological training and ideally, analysis experience who has an interest in human resources for health work.

Reporting Lines: The post reports to the Principal Investigator also liaising with collaborators in CDC and Emory University, USA.

Job Dimensions:

1. Liaison with senior personnel in government and professional associations
2. Database handling and documentation
3. Data analysis using statistical methods and software
4. Report writing and scientific reporting for presentation and publication
5. Development of proposals for future work and continued funding
6. Planning and supervision of fieldwork

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop structured literature search approaches and carry out literature searches of major Liaison with Ministry of Health, Nursing and Clinical Officer Councils and Medical Practitioners Board
• Evaluation of existing database, creation of appropriate data dictionaries (meta-data) and data cleaning.
• Descriptive analyses of data on: nurses, clinical officers and doctor.
• Report writing for MoH, professional councils and collaborator.
• Writing of scientific reports for presentation and publication
• Development of proposals for cohort analysis to describe migration / retention etc with support from supervisors
• Conduct of fieldwork to verify components of the HRIS database
• Liaison with Dr. A Noor to develop geographic information platform for HR database

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications and skills:

• Degree in health related subject (eg. BSN) or epidemiology / statistics / surveying / geography
• MPH or MSc in Epidemiology / Statistics / Informatics or geography
• Good computer skills in basic office programmes
• Good report writing skills
• Good presentation skills (use of powerpoint or other media) and communication skills
• Understanding of health system and interest in HRH
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to supervise staff in field work

Experience:

Post holder will have:

• Data management skills – experience with large databases
• Use of statistical software and conduct of prior analyses (e.g. use of R, STATA, SAS, SPSS etc)

Application Procedure:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 16th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Research Lead Job in Kampala- MFSI Project Grameen Foundation Uganda

Position Title: Research Lead, Mobile Financial Services Incubator (MFSI) project

Status: Full time project contractor (18 months)

Location: Uganda (based in Kampala)

Classification: Exempt

Job Summary: The Research Lead will be responsible for managing all stages of the research process for the Mobile Financial Services Incubator (MFSI), from initial design to data collection and dissemination. He/she is expected to have strong analytical and communicative skills and experience designing and analyzing quantitative research.

The project:

Recently, there has been some concern about the lack of innovation within the branchless banking space.

Very few service providers have gone beyond payments in their service offerings and explored the latent demand for other products—from savings to micro-insurance and loans.

Research conducted by CGAP also shows that many of the existing products have not reached the poor.

To address this problem, CGAP and GF are working together to lower the cost threshold of experimentation and set up an incubator that tests innovations in mobile financial services.

The incubator will combine in-depth research approaches with rapid product testing and aim to develop mobile financial services that are appropriate for the poor and that move the industry beyond payments.

Reporting and relationships: The position will report directly to the Project Director.

Availability:

The MFSI Research Lead will be expected to work a typical work week of 37.5 hours plus additional hours to get the job done.

The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda. This position will need to be flexible to work in local conditions, and be available to work across different time zones.

This position will require travel (20%-30%) within Uganda, and periodic travel to other countries as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop a research plan for the incubator
• Work with the AppLab team to determine product ideas that could be tested
• Work with Research Coordinator to hire and monitor researchers in the field
• Facilitate data collection process
• Analyze data collected
• Write-up research findings in various forms (blogs, monthly updates, reports etc.)
• Design monitoring and evaluation framework
• Monitor and write-up user feedback from the field
• Share feedback with designers who will make alteration to product prototypes

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
• Experience working in developing countries
• Belief in the potential to leverage information and communication technology (ICTs) for the benefit of poor people –with practical experience
• Extensive knowledge of various quantitative data collection methods (i.e. surveys, data mining)
• Ability to triangulate research methods to strengthen reliability of research outputs
• Experience in the dissemination of research findings, both through formal (academic publications) and informal (blogs etc.) channels
• Strong writing skills
• Understanding of technology, particularly mobile money applications
• Experience managing fieldworkers

Education and Experience

• At least post-graduate degree with research PhD preferred
• 5+ years experience in research role

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

This position does not require unusual demands for physical effort.

This position may occasionally require physical effort to lift and transport boxes weighing no more than 50 pounds.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting or training rooms, residences, or commercial vehicles; e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.

Additional Comment:

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Interested candidates may apply by email to Dr. Olga Morawczynski (olga@applab.org).

Please put “MFSI - RL” in the subject line. No calls please.

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