Science jobs in Nairobi

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...

Environmental Research Officer

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 editing technical papers, reports, background...

Programme development, implementation and portfolio management;Lead responsibility for designing, resource mobilization and implementation of research, and support for new and ongoing coastal and marine science and research projects through all phases from concept and proposal development to implementation and reporting;Assist with project-specific research tasks, especially those envisaged in th...

JOB DESCRIPTION MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Programme development, implementation and portfolio management; Lead responsibility for designing, resource mobilization and implementation of research, and support for new and ongoing coastal and marine science and research projects through all phases from concept and proposal development to implementation and reporting; Assist with project-specific resear...

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...

Overall purpose of the roleThe overall purpose of the role is to serve as the regional lead for the Mixed Migration Centre MMC Eastern and Southern Africa | Yemen and Egypt (MMC ESA) team on the management and analysis of quantitative data collected by 4Mi enumerators in countries of operations.Under the supervision of the 4Mi Project Manager and in close collaboration with the Information Manage...

AC/5/84/24 1 POSTApplicants to be holders of either a Master's degree in Bio Chemistry, any other related Biosciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Learning Institution plus five (5) years' experience at the level of Chief Technologist grade 12 OR either a Bachelor of Science degree or Higher Diploma in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmac...

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...

Information management and data processingLead on the management of 4Mi data: working with the IMO, ensure maintenance of the data collection platform, and that data is safely stored and shared, well organized and retrievable, that data protection guidelines are met, and that quality is assured;Ensure collected data is migrated into datasets in appropriate formats (such as .dta or .csv or .nvp);E...

Assist with data entry, cleaning, storage, and analysis. Use R, Excel, Metabase, and/or other analysis softwares to generate data-driven insights.Bring strong attention to detail in all data work to ensure accuracy and completeness.Troubleshoot staff challenges with technical data collection systems to ensure functional data flows.Support the development of data collection materials such as quest...

Intern - Research & Innovations (Insights) We are excited to announce an opening for the role of Intern - Insights & Innovations at our nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to shaping the future of mental health . This role offers an opportunity to use data to improve the scale, impact, and efficiency of our organization. This will enable the organization of stay ahead of the curve in the f...

AC/5/87/24 1 POSTApplicants to be holders of a Master's degree in any of the following fields: Histopathology; Cytology, Molecular Virology or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Learning Institution plus five (5) years' experience at the level of Chief Technologist grade 12 OR either a Bachelor of Science degree or Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equi...

Key Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting the laboratory Director in the overall direction of the Clinical Research Centre Laboratory. Responsible for assisting the Director in the design and implementation of the Quality management program. Ensuring that the laboratory produces quality clinical results by directly participating in testing and supervising. Responsible for supervising all th...

Applicants shall have:At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Division III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:Business English IIICommerce IISe...

Job SummaryWildlife Works is seeking a GIS/Data Analyst to contribute to geospatial and data-based forest science tasks for successful avoided deforestation projects in the Global South. The candidate should have strong geospatial skills and experience in GIS and remote sensing, ideally with experience in forestry and biodiversity conservation. This position requires an exceptional communicator w...

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: Conduct clinical management of study participants Specifica...

Role Purpose To support the execution of market insight and analytics tasks at a regional level, co-ordinate activities, and ensure consistent implementation of activities, processes, systems and approaches. This role will support the tracking, collection and analysis of internal and external data through primary and secondary research. The research and insights officer will work closely with the...

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...

About the role:The Intern will work closely with the Associate Insights & Innovation, as well as the Director of Research & Innovation, on diverse data analysis projects. These projects will require a broad skillset including data analysis using R, Excel, Metabase; data collection management; and oral and written presentation of actionable insights. This will allow for the Intern to have a well-r...

About Wildlife Works Wildlife Works is a community-centered conservation company that implements market-based initiatives to protect the planet's threatened wilderness and endangered wildlife. The company was founded on the premise that if we want wildlife in our world, it must work for local communities who share their environment. Wildlife Works' conservation projects drive direct financing to ...

The British Council is a British organisation specialising in international cultural and educational opportunities. Role Purpose To support the execution of market insight and analytics tasks at a regional level, co-ordinate activities, and ensure consistent implementation of activities, processes, systems and approaches. This role will support the tracking, collection and analysis of internal an...

About the role: The Intern will work closely with the Associate Insights & Innovation, as well as the Director of Research & Innovation, on diverse data analysis projects. These projects will require a broad skillset including data analysis using R, Excel, Metabase; data collection management; and oral and written presentation of actionable insights. This will allow for the Intern to have a well-...

JOB DESCRIPTIONMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Programme development, implementation and portfolio management;Lead responsibility for designing, resource mobilization and implementation of research, and support for new and ongoing coastal and marine science and research projects through all phases from concept and proposal development to implementation and reporting;Assist with project-specific research t...