Research Associate - Research Coordination and Advocacy at Kenya Education Network (KENET)

Job reference No. 1001504

This part-time research position reports to the Executive Director. The key responsibility of the successful candidate shall be to coordinate and facilitate academic activities of KENET Special Interest Groups in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) areas and to prepare and disseminate data-driven research advocacy reports for different stakeholders (e.g., government, Vice Chancellors, and donors) using advanced research analytics tools and open data available in Kenya. He/she shall also be part of the team prepare research grant proposals at KENET.

Suitable candidates shall be expected to have the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• A Master’s degree in statistics, engineering, physics, computer science or information systems. A PhD degree shall be an added advantage
• Full-time faculty member at a Kenyan university with at least three years’ experience at the rank of Lecturer
• Recent recipient (individually or as part of a research team) of a research grant from an external donor (i.e., outside the university)
• At least two refereed journal or conference publications in the last two years
• Demonstrated excellent writing and oral communication skills in English
• Demonstrated high ethical and moral standards
• Available for at least two days per week for at least two calendar years (2016 and 2017)

Faculty members who plan to be on sabbatical leave in the year 2016 are especially encouraged to apply. All applications shall require the approval of the heads of respective department.

A competitive compensation package shall be offered commensurate with the rank and experience of the successful candidate.