Field of social sciences

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Duties and Responsibilities: UNEP s Communication Division is ...

Job Summary The Research specialist will play a key role in the planning and implementation of research studies. These roles will include study design, protocol development, ethical and government approval processes, data collection, analysis, and reporting. S/he will contribute to existing qualitative research studies as well as lead sub-studies applying primarily qualitative methods. Responsibi...

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Job Summary The Research specialist will play a key role in the planning and i...

Key Responsibilities: Transcribe and translate (if necessary) audio files and submit typed transcripts including interview summary notes to the study Social Scientist in a timely manner Reviewing transcripts for any spelling, grammar or formatting errors, as well as other inconsistencies Debrief with social science team on a regular basis Adhering to confidentiality guidelines and respecting sens...

Our client, The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa based international research institute engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-based policy research. Our researchers address important issues and challenges facing Africa in areas such as education, health, population, aging, urbanization and wellbeing. We engage with policymakers in the region to d...

Key Responsibilities:Transcribe and translate (if necessary) audio files and submit typed transcripts including interview summary notes to the study Social Scientist in a timely mannerReviewing transcripts for any spelling, grammar or formatting errors, as well as other inconsistenciesDebrief with social science team on a regular basisAdhering to confidentiality guidelines and respecting sensitiv...

Duties may include, but are not limited to:Research Assistance:Assist in conducting literature reviews, data collection, and analysis for ongoing research projects;Aid in the development, distribution, and analysis of internal UN-Habitat surveys in a variety of focuses, such as capacity building, university partnerships, and training needs assessments;Writing and Editing:Assist in drafting and ed...

Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coordinate fieldwork in the execution of the research project to ensure timely implementation of field operations.Coordinate mobilization and sensitization of study participants in relation to the research project.Monitor field work and ensure field staff adhere to data quality guidelines.Lead the development of fieldwork progress reports as per the laid d...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Research Assistance: Assist in conducting literature reviews, data collection, and analysis...

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. Key Responsibilities: Transcribe and translate (if necessary) audio files and sub...

MANDATE The core mandate of Machakos University is to Teach, Train, conduct Research, Innovate, Collaborate, generate new knowledge and Community Service. IDENTITY STATEMENT Machakos University is an academic institution committed in transmitting knowledge, skills and attitude through science, Technology and Innovation for the benefit of humanity. VISION STATEMENT A preferred University of Schola...

Purpose Of The PostThe Malaria Vaccines Introduction and Rollout is an integral part of and contributes to the efforts of the Universal Health Coverage/Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases (UHC/UCN) cluster in the WHO African region. The cluster's strategic agenda aims to reduce the burden of diseases in the WHO African Region by guiding disease control initiatives, leveraging analytics for...

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Purpose Of The Post The Malaria Vaccines Introduction and Rollout is an integral part of and contributes to the efforts of the Universal Health Coverage/Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases (...

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist provides technical and scientific support to TNC s Africa Climate and Forest Protection Strategy team, TNC s Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst (AFCC) program, TNC Country Programs working on Climate and Forest Protection, and other TNC staff as appropriate to advance the Africa Climate and Forest Protection Strategy under TNC s 2030 Goals. They...

Key Responsibilities:Under the overall guidance of the Chief, Social Policy and direct supervision of the Chief of Lodwar Zonal Office, the Social Policy Officer will be responsible for:Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action Support the collection, analysis, and user-friendly presentation of data on multidimensional and monetary child pov...

UNICEF is the world s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS Key Responsibilities: Under the overall guidance of the Chief, Social Policy and direct supervision of the Chief of Lodwar Zonal Offic...

Created in 2012, FSD Africa is a £30 million financial sector development programme or FSD based in Nairobi. It is funded by the UK Government s Department for International Development (DFID). FSD Africa aims to reduce poverty across sub-Saharan Africa by building financial markets that are efficient, robust and inclusive. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE The Communications Officer will support the developm...

The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan Job Summary Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Department of Population H...

JOB SUMMARY: NORC is seeking an experienced MERLA Specialist (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adapting) in Nairobi, KenyaThe Kenya Primary Literacy Project (KPLP) is a five-year activity that will assist the Kenyan Ministry of Education (MOE) in delivering reading interventions at scale as well as piloting and expanding new innovations to address the language and literacy needs of...

The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan Job Summary Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Department of Population H...

Responsibilities:Under the direct supervision of the Partner Operations Support Team Lead, the intern will: Assist in the preparation of training materials, workshop materials, templates, and presentations.Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and related infographics and visual aids. Support in the planning, specification, design, development, implementation, and support of ...

A. TasksAdvise the focal point at the Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy, as well as national agencies and other stakeholders of the Digital Dialogue on strategic and political opportunities as well as conceptual and technical issues inimplementation of the dialogue;Establish and further develop the local network of stakeholders, including research institutions, regul...

Requirements for Appointment: Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years in the field of Human Resource Management and Development in the Public Sector, with at least three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director Human Resource Management and Development, Job Grade PSC 4 or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management Human Resource Developme...

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC s but abolished in 19...