Qualitative Research Associate, International Development (Kenya)

Overview

Join AIR as a Qualitative Research Associate with our and make a difference, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in low and middle income countries. AIR’s IDD work spans the globe with projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America, and the Middle East.

Our IDD team is committed and engaged because we drive positive change in the following areas:

Agriculture, food, and nutrition Early childhood development and education Refugees and migration Social protection Water, sanitation, and infrastructure Women's empowerment Workforce development

Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.

AIR is currently seeking a Qualitative Research Associate to join our International Development Division. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand qualitative data management and research experience on exciting evaluations of development programs.

This position will be located out of AIR's office in Nairobi, Kenya.

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by .

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:

Support efforts to collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze qualitative data and trends using standard research practices and techniques Apply qualitative research techniques and methods Work on moderately complex assignments under indirect supervision Communicate project support needs and requests to senior management Provide administrative support to research projects Conduct literature reviews and write sections of project proposals and deliverables Responsible for maintaining and checking the accuracy of data for assigned projects Utilize external resources to supplement, organize, and contribute to tasks and projects Participate in business development activities. Code and analyze qualitative data using NVivo qualitative analysis software Develop interview and focus group protocols Conduct interviews and focus groups 

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience or Master’s degree in such fields as Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, History, Government, Public Policy or related fields Familiarity with qualitative research methods and data analysis Experience working and/or doing research in Kenya Experience with NVivo or Atlas TI or other qualitative software packages

  Skills:

Excellent writing, and proficiency within a Microsoft Windows environment  Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Willingness to travel as needed Ability to work independently on detailed assignments Fluency in any of the following languages is preferred but not require: Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese