Research Fellow in Gendered Water Security for Climate Resilience (Qualitative) (Re - Advertisement ) at University of Nairobi

REACH KENYA PROGRAMME - AD/5/53/22 - (1 POST) ( R E - A D V E R T I S E M E N T )

Roles and Responsibilities

The Research Fellow will work within the REACH Social Science team at the University of Nairobi and be required to:

• Lead gender sensitive social science research using participatory and ethnographic methods closely aligned with REACH research priorities to understand household water insecurity and inequalities in Lodwar and its peri-urban areas
• Engage in training in relation to advanced literature review, data analysis, software, and paper writing. These trainings have been developed and facilitated by globally leading scholars
• Participate in co-designing cross-cultural comparative qualitative study and follow the agreed protocol in terms of sampling, approach and methods
• Analyse data (code) using software programme and according to agreed cross-cultural comparative study approach
• Conduct fieldwork for around 6 months that would require excellent management of time, logistics and other practicalities
• Hire and supervise (as needed) local research assistants if data need to be translated
• Collect data with great sensitivity and respect for the confidentiality of the informants
• Be an active member of REACH WISER team: participate in workshops, meetings, and events. Travel to Oxford is anticipated
• Develop high-quality research publications as a lead author and co-author with global team from REACH, HWISE and more
• Present data in public forums or academic conferences
• Engage with REACH’s research impact agenda including participation in the development of stakeholder engagement activities
• Adhere to the requirements of the Research Fellow Policy of the University of Nairobi.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Academic specialization: Candidates with a Master degree in Social Sciences (Anthropology, Gender and Development or Sociology, Public Health or other relevant field) with proven field experience. A PhD degree in these disciplines is an added advantage. The candidate should have training in qualitative research methods.
• Experience: Candidates should have experience in social science research, communitybased, applied research or development activities. These might include experience in qualitative data collection, developing research or data analysis.
• Language: Good written and oral communications skills in English and Kiswahili are essential.
• Interpersonal skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively in teams and with state and non-state counterparts.

Desirable Requirements

• An established publication record.
• Fieldwork experience in Turkana or Arid areas of Kenya.
• Knowledge of Turkana language.
• Experience in gender studies or gender sensitive work (e.g., in a NGO)