About the Job:

We are looking for suitable candidate to fill the following position, based Kenya.

The position reports to director.

Key responsibilities:

• Network, conduct and manage research turn-key projects, including writing research proposals, collecting data, analyzing data, and preparing reports
• Developing specific research methodologies, reporting and deliverables to each study.
• Developing and design of data collection tools in various platforms i.e. ODK, Kobo Enketo, Survey 2 go, Survey monkey, e.t.c
• Recruiting, training of data collection teams, budgeting and managing field works to ensure quality work.
• Develop and implement research methodologies that are appropriate for the research objectives.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using a variety of statistical techniques.
• Prepare reports that clearly and concisely communicate research findings and recommendations.
• Provide support to company business development goals.
• Manage each client needs and expectation for the project assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/ Masters in Gender, Education, Public Health, Economics, Agribusiness.
• At least 3 years of experience involved in market and social research.
• Excellent skills in writing winning proposals in WASH, Gender, Digital works, Social protection and Agribusiness fields.
• Experience in designing, conducting, and managing baseline, midline, and end line surveys including value chain analysis.
• Evidence of advanced evaluation design and advanced statistical analysis including multi-level modeling, propensity score matching, conducting power analysis for clustered evaluations and, fluency with a statistical software package desired.
• Strong data analysis (use of Stata, SPSS, Nvivo), English report writing, and presentation skills.
• Able to effectively manage activities in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in English required and fluency in Swahili is preferred.
• Experience working with INGO’s and government is preferred.
• Willingness to work within and outside Kenya;
• Experience working in East Africa is desired.

Important

• Please submit evidence of writing skills
• State expected consultancy fees per month.
• State evidence of availability.