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Task Type:ResearchTask Description:Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Education Sector, the following tasks will be carried out in close collaboration with the Education Programme Specialist for Higher Education:Study the UNESCO global Operational Strategy for Priority Africa 2022-2029 Progra...

Director, Scientific Programs, Partnership and Grant Management

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...

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...

Duties/ResponsibilitiesConduct key informant and in depth interviews.Conduct online interviews and make follow-ups on incomplete interviews.Write and submit comprehensive notes of data collection and any other observations.Any other task assigned by the supervisorQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree preferably in a health-related discipline.Proven experience in qualitative data collection...

Summary of ResponsibilitiesIREX seeks qualified research consultant based in Kenya to support development of 2 localized case studies related to Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence in Kenya, focusing (1) on strategies of resilience utilized by Kenyan women to counter TFGBV in social media platforms and (2) on composite profiles Kenyan women attempting to make use of Kenya's legal protect...

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...

Save the Elephants works to secure a future for elephants in Africa. Specializing in elephant research, STE provides scientific insights into elephant behaviour, intelligence, and long-distance movements and applies them to the challenges of elephant survival. Job Purpose To support the Camp Manager in the efficient and effective operation of the STE Samburu camp and assist in various administrat...

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world-where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. Summary of Responsibilities IREX seeks qualified research consultant based in Kenya to support development of 2 localized case studies related to Technology-Facilitated Gender Based...

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and conducting policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues on the continent Duties/Responsibilities Conduct key informant and in depth interviews. Conduct online interviews and...

Join us on our exciting journey!IQVIA is The Human Data Science Company , focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, Technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.Job Over...

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...

Overseeing and delivering technical advice to country projects and supporting on the integration and development of research questions and methodsConducting literature reviews or data searches relevant to food and nutrition issues, as relevant to the projectsLeading the selection, managing and engaging with key technical partners (e.g., local data collection firms, think tanks) for the high-quali...

RESPONSIBILITIESScience and Technical LeadershipManage in collaboration with core Roadmap partners the regionalization and resulting evolution of the global NCS Roadmap's framework to align with Africa's values, contexts, and needs, for example, to emphasize sustainable development, livelihoods, and biodiversity priorities.Lead, support, and/or coordinate the identification and development of hig...

Savannah Tracking ltd. is an original Kenyan based company with a recently established presence in Canada. The managing director, Dr. Henrik Rasmussen, provides the scientific and research-based expertise. He has worked for the last 20 years on animal tracking and identification, holding a Ph.D. in behavioral ecology from Oxford University. Summary We are looking for a Front-end Developer to join...

POSITION SUMMARY:The Population Council is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow focused on adolescent research related to digital access, use, agency, literacy, and harms. The Council is embarking on a bold new Strategic Plan and global research agenda that aims to improve health and development outcomes by asking and answering strategic research questionsto tackle pressing social, economic, health, an...

RESPONSIBILITIES Science and Technical Leadership Manage in collaboration with core Roadmap partners the regionalization and resulting evolution of the global NCS Roadmap s framework to align with Africa s values, contexts, and needs, for example, to emphasize sustainable development, livelihoods, and biodiversity priorities. Lead, support, and/or coordinate the identification and development of ...

JOB PURPOSE: This role is responsible for development of databases in the environment in accordance with the set standards to meet business objectives. Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts. Investigates, defines, and resolves complex issues. Description: REPORTS TO: Software Development Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Advise and prov...

Conservation International is an American nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its goal is to protect nature as a source of food, fresh water, livelihoods and a stable climate. RESPONSIBILITIES Science and Technical Leadership Manage in collaboration with core Roadmap partners the regionalization and resulting evolution of the global NCS Roadmap s framework t...

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...

The Role:As the Principal Investigator for the Elephant Collective Behaviour Project, you will spearhead research initiatives using cutting-edge video analysis tools to study elephant group dynamics. This position involves working closely with our Long-Term Monitoring Team, skilled Drone Pilots, and a network of global researchers to deliver impactful scientific insights.Responsibilities:Develop ...

POSITION SUMMARY: The Population Council is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow focused on adolescent research related to digital access, use, agency, literacy, and harms. The Council is embarking on a bold new Strategic Plan and global research agenda that aims to improve health and development outcomes by asking and answering strategic research questionsto tackle pressing social, economic, health, a...

About the RoleThe Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Research Advisor, Market Research to manage the design and implementation of research and learning initiatives in supporting GAIN programming. This role will be on a 2 years' fixed-term contract basis, subject to availability of funding. This position is open to GAIN's country offices in New Delhi, Nairobi and London.Rep...

Preparing and performing various experiments including performance efficiency tests and proof of principle studies.Ordering and managing the inventory of materials required for research and experimentation.Supporting the preparation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Conducting comprehensive data analysis and interpreting experimental results.Performing literature reviews to ...