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The overall purpose of the study is to build evidence for a high impact, cost-effective parenting empowerment model for scaling up. The study also seeks to contribute to the evidence base and learning in the ECD sector’s nurturing care framework for children aged 0-3 years, focusing on parenting responsive care and stimulation among vulnerable families.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development and nutrition and related areas, from a recognized university;
• Resident of Nyando sub-Country;
• Fluency in English, Dholuo and Swahili;
• Good communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills;
• Proven experience in research work (quantitative and /or qualitative data collection, analysis and report writing);
• Available for the orientation on tools in June 2018 and during the whole data collection period i.e. July 2018, July 2019 and July 2020.

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Job Details

The overall purpose of the study is to build evidence for a high impact, cost-effective parenting empowerment model for scaling up. The study also seeks to contribute to the evidence base and learning in the ECD sector’s nurturing care framework for children aged 0-3 years, focusing on parenting responsive care and stimulation among vulnerable families.

Job Qualifications:

• Should have completed secondary education within the last 6 years and possess a minimum grade C+ in KCSE. (Diploma in ECD and Nutrition will be an added advantage)
• Be familiar with and proficient in computer applications including use of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• MUST be a resident Nyando sub-Country. (Residents of Awasi/Onjiko are preferred);
• Be fluent in English, Dholuo and Kiswahili.
• Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the study.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills.
• Have proven experience in research work (quantitative data collection, analysis and report writing).

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Job Details

APHRC seeks to recruit a research assistant to support one of its projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Desk Review
• Mapping of Stakeholders for Key Interviews

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social science discipline
• Background in Health Promotion
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience in the organization of field activities
• Willingness to take initiative, multi-task, and to work collaboratively as part of a team