Research Officer Full-time Jobs in Nairobi

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation established in 1986 and mandated to undertake research in forestry and allied natural resources. Job Purpose: This position is responsible for implementing legal services in the Institute. Job Specifications The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:- Providing legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is t...

The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation established in 1986 and mandated to undertake research in forestry and allied natural resources. Job Purpose This position is responsible for implementing legal services in the Institute. Job Specifications The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in: Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal...

Principal Planning Strategy and Research Officer

Indepth Research Services (IRES) is an international training and consultancy organization with its head office in Nairobi, Kenya. IRES offers a comprehensive portfolio of technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the agriculture; climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food and nutrition; health; humanitarian relief; ...

The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy JOB PURPOSE: We have an exciting opportunity for someone to co...

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -i) Ensuring the development of aquatic and allied natural resources, research and development policies; ii) Ensuring the development and coordination of activities in specific research departments through participation in high profile international fora and publications; iii) Ensure the identification and exploitation of opportunities f...

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in:-i) Identifying research problem with stakeholders;ii) Prioritizing research problems for implementation; iii) Developing research concepts; iv) Identifying relevant literature material; v) Collecting of data in the field;vi) Data Analysis;vii) Writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, c...

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:i) To lay down the vision, mission, objectives and broad policies of information science in consultation with top management of the Institute.ii) Implementing measures to enhance efficient Resource Centre services at KMFRI.iii) Establishing collaboration with other Libraries and Resource Centres for information sharing (e-library).iv) Lea...

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 In collaboration with the GEF Secretariat and...

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 Develops and implements programmes and projec...

Identifying problems/areas for possible research;Drafting proposals for research studies;Inducting personnel to be involved in the various activities of the research studies;Development of instruments for data collection;Validation of instruments and compiling validation reports;Training of data collectors;Security printing and storage of data collection instruments;Drawing work plans and budgets...

This section provides an overview of OCHAs mandate, its leadership and how it is funded. It also includes a detailed section on OCHAs flagship and thematic publications, and on the Agenda for Humanity a plan put forward by the UN Secretary-General calling on global leaders to stand up for our common humanity and reduce humanitarian suffering. Summary This position-specific job opening is being ad...

This section provides an overview of OCHAs mandate, its leadership and how it is funded. It also includes a detailed section on OCHAs flagship and thematic publications, and on the Agenda for Humanity a plan put forward by the UN Secretary-General calling on global leaders to stand up for our common humanity and reduce humanitarian suffering. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Senio...

Initiating research studies and drafting research proposals on research problems related to examinations/assessments;Preparing the program and coordinating the development of research instruments and tools;Preparing the program and coordinating training of trainers for Research studies;Coordinating printing of the research data collection instruments;Coordinating training of data collectors;Coord...

Over the years, sub-Saharan Africa has experienced a prolonged development crisis, fuelled by complex ethnic, social, and political realities. The region suffers from weak governments, corruption, and mismanagement of resources You have: A Ph. D with five (5) years of relevant continuous experience in an artificial intelligence, data science, cognitive science, technology and development or a mas...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Purpose Ensure IRRI s audiences in Africa are appropriately engaged by managing and developing a communicati...

The Kenya National Examinations Council (also referred to as KNEC or the Council) was established in 1980 under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya. This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012. The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: Identifying problems/areas for possible research; Drafting p...

The Kenya National Examinations Council (also referred to as KNEC or the Council) was established in 1980 under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya. This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012. The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: Initiating research studies and drafting research proposals ...

The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) is a body corporate established under The Nurses Act (Cap 257) of the Laws of Kenya, whose mandate is to regulate Nursing Education and Practice. JOB PURPOSE The Registrar/CEO of the Council is responsible to the Council Members for the implementation of the Council s strategic goals, prudent management of resources, giving direction and leadership in achievemen...

Principal Planning Strategy and Research Officer

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges Overall Purpose of the Job The position holder will be responsible for the financial management and accounting for a portfolio of projects. Specific Duties Ensuring financial compliance with icipe standards and donor requirements in the discharge of assigned responsi...

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty Summary As the Senior Program Officer Surveillance, Africa you will lead on work related to advancing a stronger, more integrated disease surveillance ecosystem in k...

Report to: Head of Fundraising and Strategic PartnershipsTerm: 1 year contract with possible extension About Natural State Natural State s mission is to scale nature restoration and protection by developing cost-effective, scalable impact monitoring solutions to assess the impact of nature-based solutions, and to inform new, equitable nature-based financing mechanisms. Natural State is a non-prof...