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This role can be based either in Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda.
The IRC is seeking a Researcher, based in Nairobi or Kampala to support the design, development, management and implementation of the research, learning and evidence generating activities for a 30M+ euro five and a half year, multi-country multi-stakeholder urban livelihoods programs implemented in Nairobi and Kampala.
The Researcher will be a part of the Re:Build project management team (PMT) and the ERD technical unit. The Researcher will be based in IRC’s urban office in Uganda, Kampala or IRC’s regional hub in Nairobi, Kenya. This position will also work closely within Airbel – IRC’s research and innovation lab.
The Economic Recovery and Development Technical Unit (ERD TU) at the IRC is responsible for providing dynamic, innovative support to IRC’s field offices for their economic and livelihoods programming. This unit promotes best practices and ensures the IRC delivers high quality livelihoods programs. The Airbel Research and Innovation Department supports the various technical units across the IRC to conduct or backstop research studies and innovation projects, and also leads initiatives that provide resources for country programs to design and implement programs based on evidence.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Re:Build Researcher will play a critical role in the Re:Build project and within the ERD TU and R&I unit to carry out activities in support of the economic programming research priorities. The Researcher will be specifically responsible for coordinating across the various actors involved in the Re:Build research including country teams, Principal Investigators, data collection firms, academic partners, donors and internal departments across IRC.and playing a lead role in reporting research activities and progress to donors, and internal and external audiences. Additionally, the position may also be asked to support other business development activities within the economic research portfolio. This position requires strong project management and coordination skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and prior experience working with qualitative & quantitative data.
Major Responsibilities:
Job Requirements
Language Skills: English required
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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