Consultancy-Qualitative Research Facilitators

Requisition ID:  req52743

Job Title:  Consultancy-Qualitative Research Facilitators

Sector:  Economic Recovery & Livelihood

Employment Category:  Consultant

Employment Type:  Full-Time

Open to Expatriates:  No

Location:  Nairobi - Pangani, Kenya

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee(IRC) is a leading humanitarian and development agency, supporting communitiesin transition in 40 countries. Simultaneously a global technical leader andproven implementer, IRC has shaped youth priorities and approaches at thenational level and implemented programs at the community level since itsfounding in 1933. IRC has worked in Kenya since 1992, implementing highlyeffective programs in youth livelihoods, economic development, womenempowerment, integrated healthcare, and nutrition.

Background

Job Overview/Summary :

The International Rescue Committeeis seeking Qualitative Research Facilitators to work in Nairobi on the secondwave of the Re:BUiLD Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). The facilitators willsupport the qualitative evaluation of the Wave 2 RCT intervention that willcommence in July 2024. Re:BUiLD, is a five-year, multi-stakeholder urbanlivelihoods program implemented in Kampala and Nairobi providing livelihoodinterventions to urban refugees and vulnerable host community members toenhance their economic self-reliance. The facilitators will be part of theRe:BUiLD project team under the IRC for a fixed period of one month.

Qualified urban refugees fromall nationalities possessing a refugee ID are strongly encouraged to apply .

Statement of work :

The qualitative facilitators willbe expected to perform the following roles (not limited to):

Conduct key informant interviewswith clients to learn about their experience in the program, their business,and their business habits Translation and transcription asrequired by the research team. To carry out other duties asassigned and agreed upon with the supervisor.

Qualifications
Certificate or Diploma in SocialSciences or Humanities or any other related field. Experience in leading keyinformant interviews and qualitative research. Data collection experience is anadded advantage Experience working with vulnerablecommunities. Strong communication andreport-writing skills. Flexible approach to the changingnature of work. Ability to work effectively bothindependently and within a multicultural team. Computer skills, especially Ms.Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Applicants able to communicate in Swahili, French, Oromo, Somali, Amharic, Arabic, Congolese, Rwandese areencouraged to apply. All applicants should have KenyaRevenue Authority (KRA) PIN . Availability: - (1st - 30th August2024)

Policies

Ensure compliance withorganizational performance standards, code of conduct, and safeguarding policy. Adhere to confidentialityprocedures and policies when collecting, storing, and sharing data.

Deliverables :

a) Qualitative transcripts.

Applications should include:

1. Cover letter containing:

Prior experience with leadingqualitative research including key informant interviews Languages spoken

2. CV

3. Copy of identification document

4. Copy of KRA pin

Standards of ProfessionalConduct : The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principlesoutlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity,Service, Accountability and Equity. In accordance with these values, the IRCoperates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation andAbuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal IntegrityAnti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

Gender Equality : IRC iscommitted to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offerbenefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in ourworkforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols andother encouraging benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer : IRCconsiders all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex,color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, ordisability. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are providedreasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interviewprocess, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits andprivileges of employment.

Kenyan nationals are encouragedto apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salaryand employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

Disclaimer:

Please take note thatInternational Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connectionwith its recruitment processes.