Senior Researcher Full Time

Overview of the Position:

ICRW Africa is a lean, high-impact research to action NGO tackling some of the most pressing development challenges in Africa. The Senior Researcher will conceptualize and provide technical oversight on a research and evaluation project focused on ICRW Africa’s SRHR thematic area. The incumbent will maintain recognition outside of ICRW through authoring and publishing peer- reviewed and grey literature, speaking in relevant forums and conferences; and representing ICRW in the media and with colleague organizations; serving on coalitions and building advocacy efforts in line with the project and ICRW Africa’s research program. The incumbent will contribute to institutional grant-seeking activities for ICRW Africa, including the conceptualization of development strategies, proposal development, and prospect identification. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel within and outside Africa.

Primary Duties:

1. Research leadership: Design, direct and supervise research activities, in partnership with the team; Develop methodologies and analytical tools; Supervise the analysis and interpretation of data; Develop high-quality reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations; Lead research dissemination and evidence-to-policy translation efforts, all related to the project.

2. Grantmanship: In collaboration with the Director of Research & Programs, the Africa Director, and other relevant ICRW units, contribute to the development of relevant solicited and unsolicited research proposals and concept notes, including the identification of new opportunities.

3. Internal Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other staff, to ensure that the project and program goals are met, and that evidence is communicated properly and in a timely manner.

4. Representation: Maintain professional reputation and recognition outside of ICRW through publishing and speaking in relevant forums; Represent ICRW in the media, coalitions, and in engagements with partner-organizations, donors and other stakeholders.

Professional Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary research projects, expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research.
• Extensive international experience in designing and conducting formative, operations and evaluation research.
• Experience with designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and methods for projects of varying types and sizes.
• Quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis skills, to include expertise with one or more of the following analytical software packages: SPSS, STATA, AtlasTi, NVivo.
• Experience conducting research with vulnerable and marginalized populations, such as adolescent girls, slum dwellers, people living with HIV, sexual minorities, commercial sex workers and/or in post conflict settings.
• Experience providing training, capacity building and technical assistance for research and programming.
• Demonstrated successful project management skills, along with maturity, diplomacy, and independence to work effectively with in-country partners, donors and project staff.
• Experience directing and/or leading research projects.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills in order to identify, cultivate and sustain viable relationships with donors and other partners as well as communicate knowledgeably about project concepts, progress and impact.
• Strong publication record.
• Demonstrated supervisory and mentorship skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• High-level of proficiency in English required and proficiency in at least one other language is highly desired.

Educational Experience:

Ph.D. in Public Health, Global Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Demography, Psychology or master’s degree with eight years of post-graduate experience in Statistics, Economics, Data Science and Social Sciences.

Tagged as: International Center for Research on Women, Kenya