Research Consultant (6 Months) at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Purpose/Summary 

The Consultant will support a study on Media’s Framing of Femicide and SGBV in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with the research lead, develop a comprehensive study design and research framework, including research questions and objectives.
• Conduct an extensive literature review on media framing of femicide and SGBV in East Africa and globally.
• Identify key theoretical and conceptual frameworks relevant to the study (e.g. framing theory, agenda-setting, representation analysis).
• Map out a sampling framework for East African media to be analysed in the study 
• Obtaining research permits for the study.
• Develop a code sheet and codebook (analysis criteria) for content analysis, ensuring validity and reliability.
• Pilot test the coding framework and refine based on feedback.
• In consultation with the GSMC research team recruit, train and engage research assistants on the content analysis methodology and the use of coding instruments.
• Oversee the research assistants in collecting and coding media data from selected media houses in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
• Analyse the data using qualitative and quantitative content analysis methods in collaboration with the GSMC research lead.
• Identify key findings and patterns in media framing of femicide and SGBV.
• Work with the research team to draft the final research report, ensuring clarity, coherence, and academic rigor.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and peer reviewers.
• Finalise the report for publication and dissemination.
• Attend the launch and participate in any discussion on methodology and implementation

Requirements

• A PhD in communication or related field or a Masters in communication or a related field with at least five years of demonstrable research experience
• Evidence of research experience and publication in the field of gender or communication and media studies.