Senior Assessment Officer – Research Project Focal point for Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
USD 2,580 – 2,640/mo
On-siteFull-timeSenior
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What you bring
Essential
Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master's degree in Public Health, Social Science, Development Studies, or a relevant discipline.
At least 4 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian or development research or programming, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in Somalia and/or South Sudan. Prior experience managing multi-year, multi-country research projects is an asset.
Demonstrable knowledge of sexual and reproductive health in humanitarian or fragile contexts, including maternal health, family planning, and gender-based violence.
Proven experience designing and managing mixed-methods research cycles in humanitarian or low-resource settings. Specific experience with randomised control trial (RCT) design and implementation is preferred. Experience with longitudinal study designs and multi-round data collection is highly desirable.
Excellent written and spoken English. Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality research reports, donor updates, briefs, and presentations for diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to work independently and provide oversight and mentorship to in-country research teams working remotely, while managing complex, multi-stakeholder research projects.
Ability to operate sensitively and effectively in a cross-cultural environment, including in complex security contexts. Experience working with local research teams and community stakeholders across diverse settings.
Experience designing quantitative and qualitative data collection tools in KoboCollect, ODK, or similar platforms required.
Desirable
Experience working in Somalia and/or South Sudan, including familiarity with the humanitarian coordination landscape and key actors in both contexts.
Experience conducting or overseeing research with vulnerable populations including displaced persons, women and girls, and adolescents, and familiarity with ethical frameworks for research in humanitarian settings.
Experience engaging with donors on research programmes, including preparing reports and participating in technical review meetings.
Strong applied statistics background and experience developing sample frames.
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