Tegemeo Institute Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellows Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development, is an institute of Egerton University mandated to conduct agricultural policy research in Kenya. 

The Institute is looking for highly motivated, proactive and service-oriented individuals to fill the following positions based in Nairobi.
 

1. Senior Research Fellow (One Position)
 

Reporting to the Director of the Institute, the Senior Research Fellow will be responsible for the continuous development and advocacy of efficient and effective policies in the agricultural sector. 

The successful candidate will be expected to identify and prioritize policy research issues, implement broad research programs to answer priority questions and ensure timely dissemination and advocacy of findings and related impact on the agricultural sector.
 

Qualifications and Skills
 

The preferred candidate should have the following:

• A PhD in Agricultural Economics or related field from a recognized University
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in agricultural policy research and advocacy
• Record of peer reviewed publications
• Ability to develop successful long term proposals and grants
• Understanding of, and previous experience and participation in policy formulation and advocacy
• Extensive knowledge of and practical skills in quantitative methods
• Experience in and ability to network and create partnerships for policy research and advocacy

2. Research Fellows (Three Positions)
 

Reporting to Senior Researchers at the Institute, the Research Fellow will be responsible for the development and dissemination of agricultural policy information and data. 

The successful candidate will be expected to design relevant policy research projects, collect data, undertake data analysis and write research reports and policy briefs. 

The work will also entail considerable outreach and advocacy activities with key stakeholders in the Agricultural and Rural Development Sector.

Qualifications and skills
 

The preferred candidate should have the following:

• A PhD or Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or related field from a recognized institution
• At least three (3) years relevant experience in agricultural policy research and analysis
• Good knowledge of and practical skills in applying statistical analysis, econometric and quantitative methods
• Proven ability to conduct research independently and produce high quality reports and publications
• Competence in statistical software such as SPSS and STATA
• Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of household surveys, and analysis of household level data

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate(s). 

Each position carries with it a two (2) year renewable contract.

Only the shortlisted applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Applications together with copies of transcripts, certificates and a detailed CV including names and contact information of three referees should be sent to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance),
Egerton University,
P.O Box 536 - 20115
Egerton.

Or via email address (vacancies2014@tegemeo.org). 

Applications should be clearly marked with the relevant position and should be received not later than Friday 9th May 2014.