A leading banking institution hereby invites applications from
suitably qualified, experienced and self-motivated candidates with proven track
record to fill the positions advertised below.
The ideal candidates must be persons of high integrity, hardworking, able to work with minimum supervision, possess good interpersonal and analytical skills, as well as be resourceful and self-motivated.
Kindly note that these positions require flexibility for periodic travel within the country.
Job Title: Research Assistant
Terms of Employment: Contract,
2 yearsThe ideal candidates must be persons of high integrity, hardworking, able to work with minimum supervision, possess good interpersonal and analytical skills, as well as be resourceful and self-motivated.
Kindly note that these positions require flexibility for periodic travel within the country.
Job Title: Research Assistant
Location: Nairobi
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will be expected to carry out the following research activities and specific mandates:
- Assisting
in the development of the research approach and data collection
instruments; and in the selection of statistical techniques, where needed.
- Collecting
and compiling data and information, including literature reviews.
- Applying
standard methods of statistical analysis and/or qualitative analysis to
analyse data as required.
- Carrying
out fieldwork, interviews and focus groups discussions.
- Assisting
in documenting research results and compiling detailed output reports and
highlighting findings and recommendations.
- Assisting
in Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping as guided.
- Assisting
with other research activities as directed.
Academic Qualifications
The ideal candidates should:
The ideal candidates should:
- Be
a holder of a Masters Degree in Sociology, Economics or related discipline
from a recognized university.
- Have
certification in analytical software packages, including: Statistical
Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), Statistical Analysis System (SAS).
Other Key Attributes
The ideal candidates should have the following attributes:
The ideal candidates should have the following attributes:
- Good
knowledge and understanding of the structure, key players and role of the
financial sector in Kenya.
- Minimum
of 5 years of experience in conducting data analysis and surveys in
developing countries. Experience of both qualitative and quantitative
methodologies would be an added advantage.
- Should
have knowledge on data analysis software such as SAP and SPSS and other
fundamental computer programmes.
- Demonstrable
experience in conducting and analyzing field research and managing a local
research team.
- Should
have prior experience in the use of GPS mapping techniques and in the use
of the relevant equipment.
- Should
have basic proficiency in the use of (or the aptitude to master at short
notice) electronic audio-visual recording media for use in data collection
and transcription.
- Excellent
computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write and
edit technical information.
- Demonstrable
ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail
oriented and able to interpret results in written form.
- Willingness
and ability to spend extensive periods of time in remote areas throughout
Kenya.
- Punctuality,
willingness to take initiative, ability to multitask, and willingness to
work long hours and under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent
interpersonal and presentation skills.
Job Title: Project
Assistant
Terms of Employment: Contract, 2 years
Location: Nairobi
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will be expected to carry out the following project management and administrative tasks and specific mandates:
Terms of Employment: Contract, 2 years
Location: Nairobi
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will be expected to carry out the following project management and administrative tasks and specific mandates:
- Conducting
project management, monitoring and reporting as required.
- Assisting
in logistics, planning and coordinating of meetings, workshops, forums
(expert panel interviews and focus group discussions).
- Assisting
in compiling and transcribing the deliberations during the meetings,
workshops and forums.
- Assisting
with other research activities alongside the project research team, as
required, including:
- Development
of questionnaires and data collection forms.
- Collection
and compiling of data and information, including, literature reviews
required.
- Carrying
out fieldwork, interviews and focus groups.
- Documenting
results and preparing output reports.
The candidates should have the following qualifications,
acquired through a combination of formal education, previous
experience, and/or on-the-job training:
Academic Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
- Be
a holder of a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Finance, Economics or
related discipline from a recognized university.
- Certificate
in Financial Management or Accounting is an added advantage.
- Certificate
in Project Management is an added advantage.
Other Key Attributes
- Have
capacity to organize logistics in diverse parts of Kenya. Experience
working in the field of international development is an added advantage.
- Knowledge
and on the job experience in project management, desktop publishing and
event management.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills required purposely for organizing and participating
in focus group discussions in a number of locations in the country.
- Experience
in program management and logistics; capacity to organize logistics in
diverse parts of Kenya.
- Good
report writing skills; detail oriented and able to interpret results in
written form.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills; fluency in written and spoken
English and Kiswahili is a must.
- Reasonably
conversant with the basic structure, key stakeholders and role of the
financial sector in Kenya.
- Basic
proficiency in use of (or the aptitude to master at short notice)
electronic audio-visual recording media for use in data collection and
transcription.
- Demonstrate
willingness and ability to spend extensive periods of time in remote areas
throughout Kenya.
- Punctuality,
willingness to take initiative, multi-tasking, and willingness to work
under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Minimum
of 5 years of experience in administration as well as some experience in
conducting data analysis and surveys in developing countries.
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself
proactive, self-driven and up to the challenge, please send an application
letter and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, and copies of the following
documents to the address indicated below:
- Transcripts
of Academic Records;
- Records
of Previous employment; and
- Any
other relevant documents
The Advertiser
DNA 1153,
P.O. Box 49010 00100 GPO
So as to be received on or before November 23, 2011
Note:
DNA 1153,
P.O. Box 49010 00100 GPO
So as to be received on or before November 23, 2011
Note:
- Applications
received after deadline will not be considered.
- Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing,
either directly or indirectly, will result in automatic disqualification
of the affected applicant.
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