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The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is an advisory and research organization focused on evaluation and implementation of behavioral interventions in understudied countries and populations. Busara's mission is to work with researchers and organizations to advance and apply behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation. This involves the applicat...   Senior Associate - Financial Inclusion Job Type Full Time , Hybrid Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 2 - 3 years Location Nairobi Job Field Project Management  , Research  Role Purpose Statement: The Senior Associate supports both the advisory and research arms of Busara by leading the execution of Busara projects. While the role will mainly involve research and advisory in inclusive finance, they may be expected to contribute to other portfolios.  As the primary project manager and technical lead for all external Busara projects, a Senior Associate quickly gains an expert understanding of the project, chall

United States International University - Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredi...   Director of Research, Contracts and Grants Job Type Full Time Qualification PhD/Fellowship Experience 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Research  Job Summary Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Transformative Teaching, Learning and Research (DVC-TTLR), the Director of Research, Contract, and Grants is a crucial role responsible for overseeing the university’s research administration. This includes managing the pre-award processes, ensuring compliance with grant regulations and supporting the University’s research strategy. The Director will work closely with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders to grow the research

Fresh Life works with municipalities and urban residents to develop and scale safe, citywide inclusive and financially sustainable sanitation solutions in fast growing cities starting with Nairobi, Kisumu and Eldoret in Kenya. Our innovative solutions are designed to suit the realities of todays cities, which are densely populated and heavily built up, pa...   Policy, Legislation & Research Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 - 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Research  Salary Range KSh 150,000 - KSh 200,000/month About the role As a Policy & Legislation Research Officer, you will play a crucial role in reviewing legislation and policy drafts, and proposing improvements to existing policies that impact Fresh Life's work. Reporting to the Government Affairs & Policy Manager, you will contribute to the organization's vision by building a repository of relevant legislation and policies. Join us in transforming cities and communities with

Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium (KANCO). KANCO is a membership organization established in the early 1990sin Kenya with operations in the eastern Africa   Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Readvertisement Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 years Location Kakamega Job Field Project Management  , Research  KANCO is seeking to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in Kakamega County. The M and E Officer will support the day-to-day implementation of the USAID Nuru ya Mtoto Key Populations Project activities towards realizing deliverables geared to ensure program quality, documentation and reporting. The M and E officer will also support engagements in the county with key stakeholders with the overall support and guidance of the Project Officer/ Regional Coordinator. The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the Project. He/

IQVIA, formerly Quintiles and IMS Health, Inc.,is an American multinational company serving the combined industries of health information technology and clinical research. It is a provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services, focused primarily on Phase I-IV clinical trials and associated laboratory and analytical services,...   Clinical Research Associate Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma Experience 1 year Location Nairobi Job Field Research    Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements. Essential Functions Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines

Flexi Personnel Ltd is a HR Company that was founded in 2008. It is currently the fastest growing HR firm in Kenya offering a wide range of services including Headhunting and Executive selection, Outsourced Labor management, HR Outsourcing, Outsourced Payroll Management, HR consultancy, Psychometric Assessments and Expatriate Services and relocation support....   Researcher- Food Systems Job Type Full Time Qualification MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship Experience 6 years Location Nairobi Job Field Research  Duties/Responsibilities Conduct research on food systems which may include community-based, school based or desk-based research including applied research. Tasks may include study conceptualization and design, project management and coordination including overseeing field work, data management, data analysis, report writing. Conduct research to understand linkages between climate change, food systems and nutrition to inform food systems transformation and climate action. Develop and test

The African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (AGF) is incorporated and licensed in Mauritius as a limited liability company and has its office of operation in Nairobi, Kenya. Its products and services provide financial institutions with the means which they can leverage in bringing their African Senior Officer – Monitoring and Evaluation Job Type Full Time Qualification MBA/MSc/MA Experience 7 years Location Nairobi Job Field Research  Position Summary The Senior Officer will support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Department in designing, implementing, and managing a monitoring and evaluation system that effectively and efficiently analyzes the economic, environmental, and social impacts of AGF’s activities. Key Roles and Responsibilities Contribute to developing and implementing Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and systems: Design and develop M&E frameworks and systems that align with AGF’s objectives and goals, Identify and recommend appropriat

SoCha (a portmanteau of Social and Change) is an independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) firm that provides bespoke solutions to social challenges. Since our inception in 2010, we have grown from a consortium of globally-recognized experts who specialize in evaluating the effectiveness of development assistance, to a full-fledged ME&L services firm that specializes in advancing innovative methodologies and changing the way donors find solutions to social problems. Read more about this company   Research Assistants Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 years Location Nairobi Job Field Research  Scope of Work The LISA program, implemented by SoCha LLC, seeks an Enumerator (Consultant) to provide data collection during field work for an assessment on the HPN/USAID KEA Maternal and Newborn Health Program. The assessment will be conducted in nine (9) counties namely Vihiga, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Nakuru, Kwale, Turkana and Nairobi

IQVIA, formerly Quintiles and IMS Health, Inc.,is an American multinational company serving the combined industries of health information technology and clinical research. It is a provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services, focused primarily on Phase I-IV clinical trials and associated laboratory and analytical services,... Read more about this company   Senior Clinical Research Associate Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 4 years Location Nairobi Job Field Research  Job Overview Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements. Essential Functions  Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Confe

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitut... Read more about this company   Assistant Director - Research - 2 Positions Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 years Location Nairobi Job Field Research  For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of  Principal Research Officer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant  position in the wider public service;  A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Geomatics Engineering, Land Economics, Geospatial Information Systems, Geographical Information System, Environmental Planning and Management, Geospatial Engineering, Land Survey, Law (LLB

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitut... Read more about this company   Research Officer - 3 Positions Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Nairobi Job Field Research  For appointment to this grade A candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Geomatics Engineering, Land Economics, Geospatial Information Systems, Geographical Information System, Environmental Planning and Management, Geospatial Engineering, Land Survey, Law (LLB), Land Administration, Geography, Photogrammetry, Urban and regional Planning, Computer Science/ICT, Software Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science or comparable qualifications from a u

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Read more about this company   Post-Doctoral Fellow - Science and Practice of Innovation and Scaling Job Type Full Time Qualification PhD/Fellowship Experience Location Nairobi Job Field Research  Main Duties Science of Scaling Develop a high-level research agenda for the science of scaling in collaboration with supervisors, peers and PhD-researchers Supervise PhD and MSc students, and junior colleagues in conducting scientific research  Conduct scientific research on the topic described in close collaboration with Ukama Ustawi Lead the design, testing and validation of approaches and/or tools that can advance effective and responsible innovation and scaling for societal outcomes and impact Lead th

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... Read more about this company   Research Assistant Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Nairobi Job Field Research  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 i

Crystal Recruit is a boutique recruitment firm that specializes in matching the right talent to the right job opportunities across Africa. We go out of our way to find that missing person for your business puzzle. We are the partner that understands your needs, recruits 'best-in-class’ talent and counsel you towards a successful conclusion to the searc... Read more about this company   Research & Development Manager Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Research  Responsibilities: Product development: Initially this will focus on their Bio-Grow organic fertilizer product however as they grow, it will apply to a wide range of new agricultural inputs. Field trials. You will lead on carrying out trials throughout the country. Biochar research and development: Working with the head of production, you will continuously research and evaluate new waste to be used as biochar feedstock. You will work closely with industry leading labs

Terre des hommes is the leading Swiss child relief agency. We are committed to improving the lives of millions of the world's most vulnerable children. Children are the first to suffer in times of war, natural disasters and as a result of poverty. At Terre des hommes, our goal is to steadily improve the conditions of the most vulnerable children worldwide... Read more about this company   Research on Child Trafficking and Unsafe Migration Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship Experience 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Research   The Purpose of the Research The research seeks to establish the trends of child trafficking and unsafe migration in Marsabit County, including determining the specific child trafficking risks, drivers and enablers . The study will serve to determine the scale of child trafficking in Marsabit County capturing the context, push and pull factors that contribute to this phenomenon, any (changing) trends, pathways to child

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho... Read more about this company   Manager, UZIMA Research Hub, Institute for Human Development (IHD) Job Type Full Time Qualification PhD/Fellowship Experience Location Nairobi Job Field Research  Job Summary Reporting to the Director, Institute for Human Development, and UZIMA DS Hub Directors, the Manager, UZIMA Research Hub will manage the research process and support the Principal Investigators and various project leads in ensuring all sub-projects within the hub are implemented according to the highest standards. Additionally, the Hub Manager will run the day to day administrative work of the hub. He/She will ensure all the t

Founders Factory Africa (FFA) is unlike any place else you’ve ever worked. We are venture builders dedicated to solving some of Africa’s biggest challenges and capitalizing on it’s incredible potential by leveraging market and tech opportunities. Over the next five years, we’ll build 24 businesses from scratch and scale 64 existing gr... Read more about this company   Research and Learning Manager Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Research  Responsibilities  Develop/refine FFA’s research and learning agenda and oversee its implementation, in line with the broader impact (EIL) strategy and MEL plan  Support the development and implementation of high-quality MEL approaches and tools to enable FFA to track and report on progress and results and make informed decisions about implementation  Identify and build relationships with potential research and learning partners (research institutions, networks, etc.)  Convene and c

The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platfor... Read more about this company   Early Post-doctoral Researcher-Challenge Studies Job Type Full Time Qualification MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship Experience 1 - 4 years Location Kilifi Job Field Data Science / Research  JOB PURPOSE:  The overall purpose of this post is to undertake research under the human infection (challenge) platform. This will need to be undertaken under good clinical practice ensuring compliance with regulatory, statutory and programme policies including other related clinical and/or research activities and execution of research studies. The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day research activities, dev