Research Analyst Job in Kenya

Research

Analyst

Samasource is a social enterprise that provides dignified, internet-based work

to people living in poverty. 

We

build technology that helps leverage the brain power of the poor so they can

lift themselves out of poverty by providing valuable services to companies

around the world. 

We are

a dynamic and growing team with a big vision–to reduce worldwide poverty and

its effects through technology.  

We

need the best people to help us achieve it. We like to move fast and get things

done. If you join us, you’ll be able to make an immediate impact, connect with

some of the brightest people in the fields of social enterprise, impact

sourcing, and tech. 

Samasource

is supported by major corporate and philanthropic funders including eBay,

Google, Cisco, and the Rockefeller and Ford Foundations.

Position Description:

 Samasource

is seeking individuals who are skilled, passionate, and hungry to build the

next generation of social-sector evidence to join the R&D team in the

position of Research Analyst (RA). 

This

is a unique full-time position for those interested in immersing themselves in

the social science research literature to unearth and “decode” the insight

locked within. 

This

work is the basis for the key benefit of helping organizations translate

research into practice and improving the effectiveness of social programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform
  
  principled literature reviews of primary research studies, program
  
  evaluations, and meta-analyses– following rigorous IGP protocols – to
  
  identify and extract key details about the social interventions studied,
  
  including:

1.   
Key program activities of the intervention

2.   
Target outcomes and outcome measures

3.   
Context variables, such as population characteristics and

geography

4.   
Research design and quality

5.   
Other relevant variables as determined with the RA Team Manager

6.   
Note: RAs will conduct these IGP literature reviews across multiple

areas of social policy (e.g., Education, Health, etc.)

• Collaborate
  
  with other RAs to address questions and ensure cross-analyst consistency


• Work
  
  with the RA Team Manager to actively identify, mitigate, and escalate
  
  risks/issues in a timely and effective manner

• Solid
  
  reading comprehension skills


• Rigorous
  
  attention to detail


• Strong
  
  critical thinking and analytical capabilities


• Strong
  
  organizational skills and documentation skills


• Strong
  
  written and verbal communication skills


• Ability
  
  to work both independently and with teams


• Committed
  
  to Sama’s values

• Previous
  
  experience in literature reviews of primary research studies, program
  
  evaluations, and meta-analyses will be advantageous.


• Previous
  
  hands-on knowledge of e-commerce projects


• Comfort
  
  using Internet search engines like Google or Bing.


• Familiarity
  
  with software like MS Office, and comfortable adapting to and learning new
  
  software and web applications.

• A
  
  successful completion of  a diploma / degree course.

Interested

candidates should apply through our website: