The African
Research and Resources Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection
and policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and
development issues confronting policy-makers and societies in Eastern Africa.
The Forum also facilitates the evolution of a
regional community of scholars, researchers and institutions, with a shared
interest in resolving inter-African development problems in partnership with
various organizations in the region and beyond.
ARRF wishes
to fill the following position:
Full-Time Research Officer
– [Initial Contract 1 Year, renewable]
The
Research Officer will carry out both research and project management tasks.
He/She will
be assigned to one or more projects of ARRF by the institution’s management.
The Officer
will also assist the Executive Secretary and management of ARRF with various
responsibilities in the day-to-day running of the institution.
For
detailed Job Description for the above position, please visit our website at www.arrforum.org
Qualifications and Experience:
At least a
bachelors degree in economics, development studies, public policy, political
science / Governance or related Social Sciences and a strong research
background.
He/she
should have at least three (3) years experience in conducting
multi-disciplinary research at a regional level, preferably within Eastern
Africa.
Qualified
female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply,
please send an application letter, together with current CV, giving names,
telephone and e-mail contacts of at least two (2) referees.
Applications
should be sent either by post or e-mail to:
The Chief
Executive Officer
African
Research and Resource Forum (ARRF)
Hse. No.
305, Mt. View Estate, Off Waiyaki Way
P. O. Box
57103 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: applications@arrforum.org
Applications
for this position are being reviewed on a rolling basis (as they are received)
until a suitable candidate is identified.