Research Officer Job in Kenya

Research

Officer 

Description

We are an international training and consultancy organization offering

technical training and education services designed for individuals, and

organizations working in the agriculture, climate change and environment;

disaster management; education; food and nutrition; health;  humanitarian

relief; logistics and telecommunication; recovery and reconstruction; safety

and security; water sanitation and hygiene sectors .

Job Responsibilities

• Developing
  
  consultancy proposals in response to EOI and Expression of Interest.


• Assists
  
  with budget preparation and budget revisions for assigned projects.


• Maintains
  
  communication with client on project progress.


• Maintains
  
  communication with project team using e-mail and team meetings as needed.


• Monitors
  
  expenditures to ensure that projects stay within budget.


• Coordinates
  
  with Managing director regarding scheduling or resource problems affecting
  
  timely completion of assigned projects and any issues affecting survey
  
  quality.

• Bachelor’s
  
  degree in Statistics, Economics, Agricultural Economics and a Masters
  
  degree in Monitoring and Evaluations(Another area may be considered if the
  
  candidate has a professional certification in M&E)


• Minimum
  
  of two (3) years’ experience in the fields of Agriculture, Food Security,
  
  Livelihoods, Health, Education or related areas preferably in the
  
  development sector.



• Proven
  
  track record in research and data analysis (qualitative and quantitative).


• Excellent
  
  report writing skills including publications in a revered journal.


• Competencies


• Understanding
  
  of project management procedures


• Ability
  
  to maintain confidentiality of personal information and data in accordance
  
  to the research ethics


• Demonstrate
  
  competency in Excel, SPSS, Stata, NVivo or any other statistical software


• Ability
  
  to pay attention to details, prioritize projects and set and meet
  
  deadlines


• Ability
  
  to retain learned knowledge

• Consultancy
  
  Proposal development skills


• Excellent
  
  data analysis skills


• Proficient
  
  in MS Word, PowerPoint , Excel and Project


• Effectively
  
  communication skills


• Demonstrate
  
  strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills


• Excellent
  
  analytical skills

If you

meet the above criteria, please send your application to hr@indepthresearch.org

before 5th April, 2016. 

Note: Use the job title as the subject line in your application email.

Indepth Research Services is an equal opportunity employer and female

candidates are encouraged to apply.