Ujamaa Africa Research Analyst Job in Korogocho Nairobi Kenya

Ujamaa - Africa 

Research Analyst  

Location: Nairobi - Korogocho            

Start Date: Immediately, 2013
 

Position Type: Permanent                

Employment type: Full time    

Ujamaa-Africa, is a Kenyan NGO, that promotes economic empowerment, personal security and health for vulnerable women and girls.

We are looking for a qualified candidate who is a proactive problem solver with outstanding planning, coordination, and leadership skills to fill the position of Research Analyst to oversee an experienced research team working on research projects in Gender Based Violence Studies in urban slums in Nairobi.
 

We are currently involved in a groundbreaking research program which has thus far demonstrated a dramatic decrease in the prevalence of rape in the 5 urban slum areas and our work is being published in several major international journals. 

Ujamaa teaches a proprietary personal security program in schools, CBOs, FBOs and other forums.

Requirements:

• Creative, analytical thinker, strong presentation skills with the ability to turn complex data/concepts into clear insights.
• The incumbent must also have strong personal attributes and Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of SPSS and other research data analysis software.
• A post graduate degree in Management or Research.
• The candidate must have a proven track record of managing a team of a minimum of  5 subordinates.

Specific tasks

• Manage all aspects of complex research projects, including negotiating project objectives and direction with other managers. 
• Create comprehensive project plans to ensure projects are  completed successfully.
• Prepare periodic presentations for management regarding research project status and recommendations.
• Strategic planning of research schedules.
• Perform periodic evaluations to allow the director to determine effectiveness of our programs and make suggestions when applicable.
• Ensure that the questionnaire scripts are well mastered by the facilitators, to maintain all ethics of research
• Ability to write protocols and prepare and submit research grant applications
• Ensure that data collected is entered into Ujamaa’s (Information System) database
• Participate in knowledge impact assessments and reporting.
• Supervise & assist  field agents in any tasks that have set deadlines.
• Identify challenges and build capacity of community units and staff on facilitation, data collection, mobilization skills among other identified needs.
• Work with various research databases and Ujamaa Softwares,to input data from other departments.
• Coordinate testing, installation and compile modification reports for all departments in Ujamaa.
• Document best practices and submit work for publication in partnership with reputable Kenyan and American Universities (Current Academic Partners include USIU, UCLA and Stanford Universities)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• Possess advanced program and project management skills, strong analytical abilities, and familiarity with research discovery and development processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate the research project management life cycle, including initiation, development, and implementation of various complex experimentation projects.
• Ability to scope, coordinate all research activities, identify research candidates, and manage the completion of investigational forms.
• Regularly meet with stakeholders, including research constituents, clients and study teams, to collect and communicate business and research requirements, and set expectations for research-related work.
• In addition, 5 to 7 years of direct research experience is required, as well as demonstrated proficiency in project management, including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Degree in any Research related field.With at least 5 years experience especially of managing projects within a slum setting.
• Understanding of qualitative, quantitative and participatory Research, Monitoring and evaluation methodologies and principles.
• Knowledge of field research trial set-up.
• Computer skills: MS Office applications and SPSS sofware (compulsory), coupled with the ability to work with customized Ujamaa Software.

If you meet the above criteria, email your resume and cover letter to: research.ujamaa@gmail.com

Include your current remuneration in the application.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 7th May 2013, before 5.00pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Applications received AFTER the deadline WILL NOT be considered.