Senior Researcher at IREX

Description

IREX is implementing the Kenya COVID-19 Resourcing Data Project (CRDP-19) which will provide timely and accurate data to improve the effective utilization and accountability around the resources allocated to the COVID-19 pandemic response in Kenya.

The Project will provide timely data for decision-makers in government, funding agencies private sector to enable prompt and coordinated decision-making. It will support civil society to interpret and interrogate data around the use and prioritization of COVID-19 resources.

IREX is recruiting a Senior Researcher who will provide day to day research leadership and support project management under the Project Manager in Kenya over a 5 - month duration(LoE-30%). The Senior Researcher will be supported by 1 Assistant Researcher.

Duties

• Develop a comprehensive data research methodology to collect data from diverse sources at the national and county levels.
• In collaboration with the Project Manager define data collection priorities and metrics.
• Lead on the collection of data throughout the life of the Project.
• Support the Project Manager and Project’s technology partner in designing the initiative’s platform, populating data on a real time/frequent basis, maintaining it and troubleshooting.
• Support the Project Manager and Project’s community partner to verify resources reaching targeted communities.
• Support the Project Manager in curating a series of fortnightly webinars that will bring together experts to distill and unpack data trends with a focus on topical themes.
• Support the development of a comprehensive final report to the donor.
• Support M&E planning and monitoring.
   

Skills And Experience

• Master’s degree in relevant field required (social sciences)
• At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in research and project management, within the anti-corruption, transparency, or accountability sectors;
• Demonstrated understanding of research methodologies and data management;
• Existing and diverse networks within the Kenya anti-corruption, transparency, public finance management or accountability sectors;
• Strong knowledge of the Kenya operating environment, especially as it relates to the anti-corruption, transparency, public finance management or accountability;
• Ability to work effectively and communicate well in remote/online settings
• Experience in managing teams and being part of matrix management structures
• Excellent written English;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and adapt to new program activity requirements and helping others to stay on track
• Web platform management experience preferred, but not essential
• Should be available from 17th June 2020
• Kenyan citizen

Deadline 5pm,12th June 2020. Application file, consisting of a resume and a cover letter should be sent to Recruit.CRDP@irex.org. Finalists will be asked to provide references.

Successful candidates are subject to background screenings

This position is eligible for Telework.