Government social research jobs

The University of Embu (UoEm) was established as a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi via a Legal Notice No. 65 of 17th June, 2011 by His Excellency the President. EUC is the successor of the former Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College which started in 1947 as an agricultural training school and was later renamed Embu Institute of Agriculture in 1968. In 1990, it was upgr...

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 poverty, including stren...

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...

Position SummaryUSAID Nawiri's SSBC work is central to the sustainable reduction of acute malnutrition. Phase 1 evidence gathering and continuous adaptive learning provides for a unique opportunity to be agile in implementing high quality and effective SBC interventions. USAID Nawiri envisions the position holder to program and implement a multi-sectoral SBC activities that creates nutrition resi...

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...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. Position Summary USAID Nawiri s SSBC work is central to the sustainable reduction of acute malnutrition. Phase 1 evidence gathering and continuous adaptive learning provides for a unique opportunity to be agile in implemen...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. Position Summary USAID Nawiri s SSBC work is central to the sustainable reduction of acute malnutrition. Phase 1 evidence gathering and continuous adaptive learning provides for a unique opportunity to be agile in implemen...

Key Responsibilities:Coordinate all the research activities that are carried out in the Institute, advice on policy that will contribute towards realization of Equitable, Affordable and Quality Health Care.Provide support in research financing and development of sustainable research and grants management capacity, and creation of effective synergy and networks within KEMRI, and with donors and pa...

ObjectiveDevelop a comprehensive module on social accountability in public contract monitoring that addresses the specific contextual needs, realities and challenges within the Kenyan context.The module should:Provide a clear understanding of the concept of social accountability and/in public contract monitoring, legal framework, and its importance in promoting good governance, transparency, inte...

Study Summary:The purpose of this study is to assess feasibility and acceptability of expanding the package of drugs and approaches available to prevent and treat postpartum haemorrhage in 36 select health facilities in Makueni county. The study participants will involve postpartum women, community representatives, healthcare providers and key MNH stakeholders. An inclusion and exclusion criteria...

The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) is a civil society initiative committed towards the achievement of sound policy and good governance in local development in Kenya, to uplift livelihoods of, especially, the poor and marginalized Objective Develop a comprehensive module on social accountability in public contract monitoring that addresses the specific contextual needs, realities and c...

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is implementing The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a project funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) through The Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (GI), Department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.Study Summary: The purpose of this study i...

The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) is a civil society initiative committed towards the achievement of sound policy and good governance in local development in Kenya, to uplift livelihoods of, especially, the poor and marginalized. TISA has been operational since March 2008, and is a locally registered trust. We were previously known as the CDF Accountability Project. TISA focuses on g...

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an autonomous public institute that was established in May 1997 through a Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999. In January 2007,His Excellency the President signed the KIPPRA Bill into law and the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006 commenced on 1st February 2007.The Institute is thus an autonomous Think Tank established ...

Job DescriptionIn line with The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)'s mandate of developing human and institutional capacities to formulate medium and long-term strategic perspectives for national development, KIPPRA runs a flagship programme christened Young Professionals (YP). The Institute is therefore inviting applications to fillten (10) self/institution-sponsore...

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: Coordinate all the research activities that are carried out...

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an autonomous public institute that was established in May 1997 through a Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999. In January 2007,His Excellency the President signed the KIPPRA Bill into law and the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006 commenced on 1st February 2007. About Job In line with The Kenya Institute for Public Poli...

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: Coordinate all the research activities that are carried out...

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 World at AbtSolving the world's most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.We are a team of 3,000 people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do ...

Job Description In line with The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) s mandate of developing human and institutional capacities to formulate medium and long-term strategic perspectives for national development, KIPPRA runs a flagship programme christened Young Professionals (YP). The Institute is therefore inviting applications to fill ten (10) self/institution-sponso...

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo support the implementation of comprehensive school health and child sponsorship activities in targeted project schools. The Project Assistant will report to the Project Officer and work closely with other team members.SCOPE OF JOBInternal ReportsProject InternsExternal LiasionsTeachers, school administrator, County and National Government education officials. KEY RESPONSIBIL...

Job DescriptionIn line with The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)'s mandate of developing human and institutional capacities to formulate medium and long-term strategic perspectives for national development, KIPPRA runs a flagship programme christened Young Professionals (YP). The Institute is therefore inviting applications to fillthirty (30) KIPPRA-sponsored vacan...

Program / Department SummaryWith funding from USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), Mercy Corps' Nawiri Program is leading a consortium of Kenyan and international partners on a 8 year journey to sustainably reduce persistent acute malnutrition in Turkana & Samburu Counties of Kenya. Through a phased approach that emphasizes evidence gap analysis, as well as partnership, learning, and...