Research Officer

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Research Officer shall perform the following among other duties and responsibilities:

JOB DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH OFFICER

• Preparing tools for collecting, collating cleaning and storing data and ensuring compliance with protocol, permit requirements and overall research objectives.
• Conduct literature reviews/desk studies and compiling materials for presentation.
• Preparing interview questions/schedules, recruiting and interviewing respondents as well as maintaining accurate records of interviews and safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary.
• Leading research teams in data collection, analysis and presentation/publication
• Ensuring the quality and accuracy of collected data and interpretation of the same.
• Processing, analyzing, and presenting data in a user-friendly manner.
• Requesting research equipment or supplies and maintaining them as required.
• Manage and respond to project related email and prepare, maintain and update research website materials.
• Support the program team in compilation of monthly and quarterly reports.
• Supporting fundraising efforts through provision of appropriate data.
• Assist in liaising with Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and other research institutions to access available data.
• Conduct/Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities
• Prepare annual program reports
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields including, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology.
• Experience at planning and conducting different kinds of socio-economic studies.
• Evidence of gender mainstreaming in research Knowledge.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Experience at leading research teams.
• Experience/knowledge of conducting household surveys.
• Knowledge and experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and applicable tools/computer packages.
• Knowledge and experience in M & E.
• Demonstrated expertise in report writing and presentation.