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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...

Remuneration and Benefits Basic 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 KMFRI Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable. Job Specifications The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: Ensuring the developmen...

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 ...

Social Systems Scientist at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Social Scientist/ Economist/ Researcher at IDinsight

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...

Study of Enteric Methane Emissions and Nutrient Flows:Conduct comprehensive studies on enteric methane emissions in ruminant systems through controlled animal experiments.Design and Analysis of Animal Experiments:Design, implement, and analyze animal experiments aimed at understanding enteric emissions in ruminant systems in Africa.Research Dissemination:Write and publish scientific papers in rep...

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...

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. The position: This position will be based at the Mazingira Centre, a leading research facility renowned for ...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Overview The purpose of this job is to coordinate and carry out transdisciplinary research on socio-ecological systems and stakeholder engagement in the contex...

Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa s largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million JOB PURPOSE Amref Health Africa is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist/Analyst to join the Health System Strengthening Directorate. The successful candidate will...

About this role:We are seeking a full-time team member to join the Shamiri Institute as Head of Research and Innovation (i.e., the Director of the Shamiri Lab). This individual will lead our Research & Innovations Team, whose mission is to foster research excellence both in-house and through collaboration. This role is central to our mission and presents an exceptional opportunity for an applied ...

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 About this role: We are seeking a full-time team member to join the Shamiri Institute as Head of Research and Innovation (i.e., the Director of the Shamiri Lab). This individual will lead ...

ROLE DESCRIPTION:We are seeking an experienced data scientist to transform our understanding of sector financing in Africa and the Middle East, with a particular focus on marginalised groups. Utilise your expertise in data analytics and visualisation to enhance our work in human development, specifically in social sector financing, youth, and disaster finance. As a valuable team member, you will ...

Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers. ROLE: We are seeking an experienced data scienti...

Job Summary:The primary responsibility of the position is to perform serological laboratory analysis of dried blood sample (DBS) specimens as per he standard operating procedures. Prior to the laboratory analysis, an inventory of the DBS specimens to be analysed will be created.Duties and Responsibilities:Work closely with the WASH-B Serology project PI and laboratory supervisor to perform labora...

Job Summary:The successful candidate will work with the Principal Investigator to conduct the social science research, which is aimed at understanding the factors that could affect successful implementation of house modification study. Social science methods will include Focused Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews, KAP surveys, free-listing, rating, ranking and night time member observati...

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. Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the position is to perform serological...