Position: Assistant Program Officer -
DFID
Job Ref: PCI-280964
Period of performance: June 2016 to May 2017
Location: Nairobi Population Council Office
Reports to: Principal Investigator and the Senior Technical Adviser
This is a global research project that aims to develop an evidence base to
inform policy, support programmatic interventions, and strategic investments to
end FGM/C.Job Ref: PCI-280964
Period of performance: June 2016 to May 2017
Location: Nairobi Population Council Office
Reports to: Principal Investigator and the Senior Technical Adviser
The
project is designed to build capacity to develop and improve globally relevant
indicators, measurement, and evaluation for documenting, reporting and
undertaking research on FGM/C activities.
Description of Responsibilities and Duties:
To support the Principal Investigator (PI) and Coordination team for the FGM/C Research studies planned for Somalia in Phase 1: 2016/2017
In consultation with Senior Technical Advisor and the Study Principal Investigator, conduct literature review on community public declarations
Support the delivery and implementation of research, capacity building and research uptake of Somalia-based research projects.
Description of Responsibilities and Duties:
To support the Principal Investigator (PI) and Coordination team for the FGM/C Research studies planned for Somalia in Phase 1: 2016/2017
In consultation with Senior Technical Advisor and the Study Principal Investigator, conduct literature review on community public declarations
Support the delivery and implementation of research, capacity building and research uptake of Somalia-based research projects.
Under
supervision; s/he will perform a variety of technical, analytical and
programmatic support duties.
Support the following:
Support the following:
- Gather
and research information for program/project from internet, libraries,
professional journals, etc.
- Day
to day running of the project activities
- Development
of project timeline with deliverables integrated with RA responsibilities
and activities
- Drafting
of data collection tools
- Training
activities
- Conducting
data collection, data collation and work closely with the analysis team to
conduct substantive and methodological analyses of data
- Data
storage, protection and management
- Other
programmatic and technical responsibilities, as assigned.
S/he
will work with and be mentored by an experienced researcher and the Senior
Technical Advisor
S/he will prepare a monthly report on their engagement in the research project, highlighting their work and learning experience including skills developed and accomplishments.
Qualifications and Competencies:
S/he will prepare a monthly report on their engagement in the research project, highlighting their work and learning experience including skills developed and accomplishments.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- A
university degree in Social sciences and a Master’s degree in Public
health or Gender with a focus on FGM/C
- Demonstrated
capacity to design, conduct and manage research, develop research
protocols; and conduct qualitative and quantitative research with a focus
on FGM/C
- Well
versed in literature review, systematic reviews, survey methods, and
observational study design skills
- Ability
to work efficiently and effectively with project members in various
locations, including remotely documenting methodologies, approaches and
their experiences
- Excellent
English speaking/writing skills required
- Fluency
in Somalia and Arabic
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, statistical packages for
quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including an ability to learn
new IT systems
- Skilled
at producing results and strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated
creativity and ability to be resourceful
- Flexible
and keen to learn new skills
- Ability
to work effectively in a team environment,
Interested
candidates who fully meet the above requirements should send their applications
along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary and their
daytime contact, to eastafricaposting@gmail.com (Subject of the email should be
the title of the POSITION APPLIED FOR + JOB REF)
If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.
Applications NOT MEETING minimum requirements will not be considered.
If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.
Applications NOT MEETING minimum requirements will not be considered.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Note: We do not charge any fees for receiving and reviewing applications or for interviews
Note: We do not charge any fees for receiving and reviewing applications or for interviews
