Social scientist jobs

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 ...

The post-holder will work with WCS Global Marine Program to support a variety of conservation and science-based projects in the coastal socio-ecological systems of several countries and data collected over the years from the wider Western Indian Ocean (WIO). The post-holder will be responsible for managing all WCS Global Marine databases (fisheries, coral reef ecological and socioecoomic) and the...

Maintain WCS Global Marine Program coral reef ecological, fisheries, socioeconomic, and other databases;Process and analyze data to create end products that support research, scientific publications, conservation communication, and informs planning and conservation policy and action;Ensure integrity and safety of both data collection and data management;Assist in the design of conservation projec...

The post-holder will work with WCS Global Marine Program to support a variety of conservation and science-based projects in the coastal socio-ecological systems of several countries and data collected over the years from the wider Western Indian Ocean (WIO). The post-holder will be responsible for managing all WCS Global Marine databases (fisheries, coral reef ecological and socioecoomic) and the...

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...

WCS s goal is to conserve the world s largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world s biodiversity. This is outlined in our 2020 strategy, which positions WCS to maintain its historic focus on the protection of species while developing an ambitious plan to engage with a rapidly changing world. Summary The post-holder will work with WCS Global Marine Program to sup...

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 sensitive informationEnsure t...

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...

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...

Job Description We are seeking an inquisitive and innovative Data Scientist to play a pivotal role in enhancing our data ecosystem and employing advanced AI and ML techniques. The ideal candidate will delve into the complexities of user data to extract meaningful insights that drive our chatbots' ability to deliver impactful, behavior-changing conversations. This role is essential for bridging ou...

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our User team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the product manager and cross-functional teams to analyze user behavior within the app, assess the impact of features and changes, and provide answers to key questions about our user base. This Senior Data Analyst position is equivalent to a Data Scientist in terms of the l...

The SBCC Consultant will play a pivotal role in integrating social and behaviour change communication strategies into our AI and ML initiatives, ensuring that these innovations are grounded in a deep understanding of our audience's needs and behaviours. The consultant will work in collaboration with the Girl Effect data science and SBC teams to guide the design and development of new data systems...

Girl Effect is a non-profit working with girls to change their lives, empowering them to navigate the pivotal time of adolescence, so they are enabled to live a healthy life, participate in school, and prepare for their future financially. Summary The SBCC Consultant will play a pivotal role in integrating social and behaviour change communication strategies into our AI and ML initiatives, ensuri...

Our mission is to provide youths, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and beyond, with evidence-based tools to improve their life outcomes. We believe in a world where youth, anywhere, can actualize their life outcomes. Founded at Harvard and launched in Kenya in 2018, we combine rigorous social science research with deep contextual knowledge of the education and mental healthcare space in SSA and beyond...

Remuneration and BenefitsBasic Salary Scale: KShs. 192,034 KShs. 249,644 P.M.;House Allowance: KShs. 60,000 P.M.Commuter Allowance: KShs. 21,000 P.M.Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 12,500 P.A.Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRITerms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.Job SpecificationsThe duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:Ensuring the development of aqua...

We are working to build IDinsight into a global leader in the use of machine learning to solve some of the world's most urgent problems.You'll be joining a growing data science team and working on highly impactful and innovative projects with our partners. You'll be joining an entrepreneurial team where you have a strong voice in how the team functions and grows. You'll get to work on the full sp...

IDinsight is an international development organization that helps policymakers and managers make socially impactful decisions using rigorous evidence. We carefully tailor a wide range of analytical and quantitative tools to enable our clients to design better policies, rigorously test those ideas, and take informed action at scale to improve lives Summary We are working to build IDinsight into a ...

What we are looking for We are looking for an individual who is passionate about leveraging data and AI for social impact, possessing strong problem-solving skills and a curious mindset. They should be an effective communicator with a collaborative spirit. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in data analysis, statistical techniques, and programming languages like Python and SQL, coupled ...

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa- based international research institution committed to conducting high-quality and policy- relevant multidisciplinary research. Our goal is to generate evidence for meaningful action, engage with policymakers in the region to disseminate our research findings, influence policy decisions, and improve the quality...

ResponsibilitiesLead the formulation of corporate strategy and policy related to the organization's strategic objectives and programmes, including Medium Term Strategy and Programme of Work, liaising with Member States, partners and other stakeholders as appropriate, ensuring that relevant programme strategies and related instruments are developed in a coherent and cohesive fashion, are of the hi...

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. Responsibilities Lead the formulation of corporate strategy an...

OverviewThe purpose of this job is to coordinate and carry out transdisciplinary research on socio-ecological systems and stakeholder engagement in the context of the Agroecology TPP.Summary of responsibilitiesDesign and conduct research on social and ecological science dimensions of agroecology:This entails research design, data collection, analysis, and presentation of research outputs for publ...

The position:This position will be based at the Mazingira Centre, a leading research facility renowned for its work in environmental research in livestock systems in Sub-Saharan Africa (visit or for more information). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and contribute significantly to sustainable livestock research in Sub-Saharan Africa....

JOB PURPOSEAmref Health Africa is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist/Analyst to join the Health System Strengthening Directorate. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leveraging data to enhance decision-making, drive programmatic impact, and contribute to the overall goal of improving health outcomes in Africa by making sense of existing data, developing a system of data coll...