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Vacancy No. CGHR/394/01/24Job Summary:The officer is responsible for overseeing, coordinating programmatic and scientific activities within the project in Kenya. This position supports the program's goals, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the successful execution of CHAMPS activities. The officer will serve as a key point of contact between the Local site and the CHAMPS Program Office at Emo...

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 officer will be responsible for overseeing all stages of the dev...

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. Vacancy No. CGHR/394/01/24 Job Summary: The officer is responsible for overseeing...

Duties and Responsibilities:Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.Identify, Mobilize and recruit eligible participants for the studyAssist in transcription and translation of the collected dataProvide regular progress reports to the study coordinatorWork closely with ...

About Shamiri Institute: Shamiri" means "to thrive." We are a vibrant team shaping the future of youth mental health in Africa and beyond. We envision a world where young people can flourish and realize their full potential. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the Shamiri Institute is the largest provider of youth mental health services in Africa, serving over 100,000 clients annually. We have pioneered i...

IntroductionChartered in , Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income count...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. Scope of Work Under the overall supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the consultant will be responsible for designing, impl...

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: To coordinate teaching, research support, and other capacit...

We are seeking candidates with strong data science skills and a passion for building solutions to difficult social problems. Most importantly, successful candidates should possess the ability to work independently to solve complex challenges related to both human and technological. As a senior data scientist, you'll also be across multiple projects and bring technical expertise to the team. In ad...

ROLE DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a data scientist who can drive notable improvements in how we use and adapt existing and new data in understanding sector financing issues in Africa and the Middle East, particularly for young people, women, and marginalised people. This team player will build on our existing work on human development, in particular in social sector financing and youth, and on...

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. Summary Overview CIFOR seeks expressions of interest from qualified candidates in the following thematic specializations: Environmental Economics/Value Chains,...

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 seeking candidates with strong dat...

About the Role We are seeking candidates with strong data science skills and a passion for building solutions to difficult social problems. Most importantly, successful candidates should possess the ability to work independently to solve complex challenges related to both human and technological. As a senior data scientist, you'll also be across multiple projects and bring technical expertise to ...

Key Responsibilities: Organizing and supervising the implementation of all field activities Work with Research Administrator to ensure adherence to study deliverables time points and support the submission of periodic reports on project status Developing and designing local training and capacity building of project staff in collaboration with the study coordinator Liaising with relevant county an...

Key Responsibilities: Organizing and supervising the implementation of all field activities Work with Research Administrator to ensure adherence to study deliverables time points and support the submission of periodic reports on project status Developing and designing local training and capacity building of project staff in collaboration with the study coordinator Liaising with relevant county an...

JOB PURPOSE: The post has been developed to promote the ability of the KWTRP to engage and communicate with multiple audiences including Ministry and County Education and Health stakeholders, schools and colleges, the media, health practitioners and the public, on the nature, conduct, results and implications of KWTRP's research. Description: REPORTS TO:PI, Nairobi Programme Director and Head of ...

UNEP's Communication Division is looking for a dynamic, creative self-starter as " Science editor for publications". Under the supervision of the Managing Publisher, and working closely with the publication managers/authors, the "Science editor for publications" will be responsible for the effective and efficient performance of the following duties: Provide science editing services for UNEP Spotl...

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. ANOUT JOB We are looking for a data scientist wh...

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...

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: The post has been developed to promote the abili...

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa s high level manpower training needs...

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 DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a senior da...

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. About the role We are seeking candidates with a ...

Mandera County continued to register positive progress anchored on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) despite challenges and the devastating effects of climate change, which saw prolonged dry spells followed by heavy rains and flooding.Floods displaced families, washed away crops and farming infrastructure and cut off roads. The resilience of our people was put to the test afresh. REF...