JOB REF: CCO 006/2022- RESEARCH OFFICER
Duties /Responsibilities
- Conduct
research with an aim of drafting relevant policy papers;
- Support
the organization and management on events, meetings and campaigns to
ensure the implementation of the research, policy and advocacy programs;
- Track,
scan and analyze policy and advocacy environment, recommending strategic
opportunities for KUSCCO engagement in undertaking advocacy/policy
specific analysis;
- Keep
abreast with key issues related to the work of KUSCCO including monitoring
of policy related activities of key stakeholders;
- Represent
KUSCCO at public engagement events;
- Facilitate,
participate, take notes and prepare minutes and coordinate agenda of
policy and advocacy activities;
- Build
and maintain relationships with KUSCCO stakeholders;
- Contribute
to the development of reports and feedbacks advocacy issues/funders and
partners.
- In
collaboration with Advocacy manager key stakeholders, identify and lead
resource mobilization development opportunities contributing to concept
and proposal development and donor reports;
- Establish
and maintain all documentation, data and information systems related to research,
policy and advocacy;
- Develop
policy and research tools, frameworks and curriculum to strengthen the
advocacy capacity of KUSCCO staff and primary stakeholders
Job requirement
- Bachelor’s
Degree in a relevant subject (Public Policy, Political Sciences,
Economics) Certificate in Research methods, policy or advocacy
- 3years
experience in research, policy and advocacy initiatives in a non—profit
making organization
- Experience
in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Experience
in conducting policy analysis and synthesizing technical information and
materials for decision making for advocacy actions
- Experience
in management and coordination of research, policy and advocacy-related
events
- Knowledge
of data analysis software e.g. SPSS, Stata etc
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills for a range of audiences
- Strong
research and policy development skills
- Presentation,
training and facilitation skills
- Excellent
interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong
planning and project management skills
How to Apply
If you meet the specific
requirements for the position of interest, apply online paying keen attention
to the following two (2) step process;
- By
filling in the data form from the link https://forms.gle/oz22pDyURSA39ser5.
- Followed
by Sending an Application Letter addressed to:
The Group Managing Director
KUSCCO Center 4th Floor
Upper Hill,
Kilimanjaro Avenue
P.O. box 28403-00200
Nairobi.
Together with a detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV), indicating current and expected salary, contacts of at
least three references and daytime telephone. Attach copies of
certificates/testimonial and email to recruitment@kuscco.com.
Application deadline: 7th October, 2022 at 5:00pm. Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.