Research Assistant at Summit Recruitment and Search

Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rw...
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Research Assistant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldResearch 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with research and production of information products, including independent research.
  • Conducting background research on political and security developments from a range of different sources.
  • Identifying and monitoring potential significant incidents or events that may impact clients.
  • Collecting, analyzing, and presenting data using different tools, including Excel.
  • Undertaking a daily review of open-source information to identify relevant themes and potential incidents for reporting.
  • Drafting and preparing information pieces, research, and analysis for regular and ad hoc reporting, research projects, and proposals.
  • Performing various editorial duties, including writing and reviewing materials for reports.
  • Maintaining accurate records and following the companys’ formatting and research procedures.
  • Demonstrating awareness when handling sensitive information and ensuring confidentiality.
  • Providing support with language translations, where relevant.
  • Preparing other articles, reports, and presentations.
  • Performing any other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as international relations, political science, security studies, or a related discipline.
  • Must have strong research and analytical skills.
  • Must be fluent in Arabic or Somali or Borana dialects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and presentation, including the use of Excel.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
  • Familiarity with political and security dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa is desirable.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Additional language such as Arabic, Somali and Borana skills are a plus.

Deadline for applications: 15th October 2023

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Summit Recruitment and Search on www.summitrecruitment-search.com to apply

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