UNES Consultancy Research Assistant Job in Kenya

UNES Consultancy invites suitably qualified persons to support in a Value Chain Market Research Study in five selected counties of Nairobi, Mombasa, Nandi, Kisumu and Embu under the Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP).

Position: Research Assistant
 

Reference Number: UNES/CONS/ ASDSP/03/16 
 

Duration of Contract: 3 Months

Reporting to: Consultancy Manager.
 

The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Attending training sessions


• Field visits for data collection


• Electronic data collection and transmission using tablet or smart phone


• Any other duty assigned by the Consultancy Manager

Job Specification

• Minimum Diploma in  Agriculture / Horticulture / Environmental Science / Home Economics / Business Administration / Engineering, Agri-business Management / Economics / Development Studies / Resource Management or equivalent from a recognized institution.


• Possess basic knowledge in computer applications including use of smart phones.


• Must have demonstrable experience in data collection.


• Must be able to Communicate in both English and Kiswahili


• Possess good knowledge of one of the target counties and have been a resident for a while.

Applicants interested in the above positions should submit the following:
 

1. Application letter detailing why they want to be considered for the position and the preferred county.
 

2. Detailed CV including at minimum:

• Biographical data including: Full names, current mailing address, current telephone contacts, email address and Current County of residence.


• Employment history to date.  Ensure that specific start and end dates are included.


• Educational history to date, clearly detailing the program, certificate obtained, and completion date.


• Names of 3 referees.

3. Copies of ALL Academic and Professional Certificates.
 

5. Indicate the Job Reference Number and the County of Interest on the Envelope.
 

All applications should be done strictly through E-Mail address indicated below or through any other fastest means possible.

 The same should reach the undersigned on or before April 7, 2016.

Consultancy & Partnerships Manager
UNES Limited
P.O.Box 68241-00200
Nairobi 

Email to unesconsultancy@uonbi.ac.ke

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

UNES is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities meeting the indicated criteria are encouraged to apply