Research Program Officer Job in Kenya


Program Officer - Research

Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective and energetic Program Officer - Research based in Nairobi

Salary Grade: 6
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Uwezo Country Coordinator
Supervises: Program officer and Interns
Start Date: As soon as possible

Overall Responsibility:
  • You will take charge of the overall planning for the annual national assessment. 
  • You will ensure that credible partners are recruited; that they undertake their tasks while ensuring integrity. 
  • You will organize and ensure that training of trainers (ToT) and the volunteers trainings occur on schedule. 
  • You will work with data analyst and ensure effective sampling, data entry, data analysis. 
  • You will take part in report writing.
Specific Responsibilities
  • Plan and organize for the annual national assessment; ensure that the assessment tools, tests and manuals for trainers and volunteers are developed in adherence with the Uwezo standards;
  • Plan and manage partnerships; ensure that partners to implement the activities are recruited on time, are credible and meet the Uwezo standards, are engaged and trained in readiness to implement the assessment;
  • Manage the data bank; ensure that proper records are kept of the partners, volunteers and other entities engaged with during the research;
  • Ensure that sampling is undertaken as per the approved research design; that the consultant is engaged on time;
  • Monitor the assessment process for quality assurance; support in the data entry, analysis process;
  • Oversee the preparation of the annual national report; provide support in the compilation of other reports and publications materials, presentations;
  • Manage the research department of the Country office, ensure that set targets are met as per the approved plans and budgets.
General Responsibilities 
  • Conduct occasional research and writing assignments on Uwezo in diverse ways supportive to program goals, including internal learning, policy debates, opinion articles; 
  • Participate in other Uwezo processes (communication);
  • Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways that are consistent with Twaweza policies;
  • Prepare and submit quality and timely plans, budgets and reports ;
  • Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and communications ;
  • Participate in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed;
  • Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your manager or the Head of Twaweza.
Core Qualifications
  • At least a Master’s degree in Education or Social Sciences;
  • Experience in carrying our large surveys
  • At least three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in research; Twaweza Job Description: Program Officer - Research
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili with keen attention to detail;
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills;
  • Strong computer skills and use of database and internet;
  • Excellent organizational, reporting and management skills;
  • Very good time management skills.
Changes and Amendments:

This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.

Application process:

To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to jobs@twaweza.org, including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. 

In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.