Ujamaa Africa Research Job in Nairobi Kenya

Research Position Vacancy

Ujamaa - Africa, is a Non Profit making organisation, that deals with women empowerment through micro-loans and self defense.

We are undertaking a groundbreaking research on the rape prevalence in all the urban slums in Nairobi.
 

We are looking for an individual with experience and drive towards a research of this nurture.Below is an outline of what we are looking for.

Specific tasks

• Ensure that data from activities conducted is collected and regularly Into Ujamaa’s (Information System) database
• Participate in knowledge impact assessments and reporting
• Supervise & assist  field agents
• Take lead in conducting participatory quality Monitoring and Evaluation of Ujamaa Projects
• Carry out objectives and indicator tracking to ensure meeting of targets set
• Identify challenges and build capacity of community units and staff on facilitation, data collection, mobilization skills among other identified needs

Reporting and Communication

• Submit M&E reports monthly and/or when demanded
• Ensure adherence to M&E reporting templates
• Generate regularly quality monitoring reports
• Identify success stories and stories for Ujamaa Website and blog
• Document best practices and report on the same  Planning
• Participate in planning, implementation and coordination meetings

Requirements

• Degree in community development, social work, education or other relevant research discipline
• At least 2 years experience in program implementation, preferably with a development organization or humanitarian aid organization
• Understanding of qualitative, quantitative and participatory Research, Monitoring and evaluation methodologies and principles
• Have demonstrated ability of teamwork, local networking skills, organization, and communication and planning.
• Be able to demonstrate good mobilization and facilitation skills through experiences over the last 6 months and where possible to show certificate of formal/informal training.
• Familiarity with working with vulnerable communities in slums and host community administrative units and structures is a must.
• Knowledge of field research trial set-up.
• Computer skills in MS Office applications and SPSS software, coupled with the ability to learn new programs.

Email your resumes to: 2ujamaa4research@gmail.com and include your current remuneration package on the cover letter.