Research Fellow I at Population Council

POSITION SUMMARY: 

• Population Council - Kenya is seeking a highly knowledgeable and motivated Climate Change and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Expert to join our team. This position involves a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between climate change impacts and their effects on sexual and reproductive health. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both climate change science and SRHR issues, along with the ability to lead research, develop and implement strategies that address the intersection of these critical areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical support:

• Work with PC - Kenya partners to identify potential studies that inform policy and programs, with a particular focus on climate change/SRHR issues.
• Contribute to the preparation of study protocols, work plans, budgets, and technical reports for climate change/SRHR-related research projects.
• Analyze secondary datasets (i.e.: DHS and other surveys, integrated with climate datasets) to explore climate-SRHR dynamics and identify opportunities for interventions.
• Conduct a systematic or scoping review that can lead to development of a proposal for funding.

Research uptake:

• Disseminate and communicate PC - Kenya’s research results at national, regional, and international levels through presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed publications.

Capacity Building:

• Supervise and mentor at least one Program Officer with the goal of nurturing their professional growth and ensuring compliance with project timelines, research ethics, and PC - Kenya policies and procedures.

Collaboration and Networking:

• Represent PC - Kenya in national and international meetings such as training workshops, dissemination meetings, and technical working group meetings.

Resource mobilization:

• Contribute to development of proposals for new research activities in Kenya and other sub-Saharan African countries.
• Attend meetings with different stakeholders including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations to develop a network of experts at this intersection.

Any other duties as may be required by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field such as social science, public health, demography, environmental studies, climate science, or a related discipline.
• At least 1-year professional experience contributing to research in climate change/SRHR.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable strategies. Knowledge of STATA software for analysis required.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed journal publications (preferably multiple co-author publications or at least one publication being a first author).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in additional data analysis software, project management tools, and relevant software applications (Such as ArcGIS/QGIS, R, Python) is preferred.