Twaweza Research Program Officer Job in Kenya
Program Officer - Research
Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective and energetic Program Officer - Research based in Nairobi
Salary Grade: 6
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Uwezo Country Coordinator
Supervises: Program officer and Interns
Start Date: As soon as possible
Overall Responsibility:
- You will take charge of the overall planning for the annual national assessment.
- You will ensure that credible partners are recruited; that they undertake their tasks while ensuring integrity.
- You will organize and ensure that training of trainers (ToT) and the volunteers trainings occur on schedule.
- You will work with data analyst and ensure effective sampling, data entry, data analysis.
- You will take part in report writing.
Specific Responsibilities
- Plan and organize for the annual national assessment; ensure that the assessment tools, tests and manuals for trainers and volunteers are developed in adherence with the Uwezo standards;
- Plan and manage partnerships; ensure that partners to implement the activities are recruited on time, are credible and meet the Uwezo standards, are engaged and trained in readiness to implement the assessment;
- Manage the data bank; ensure that proper records are kept of the partners, volunteers and other entities engaged with during the research;
- Ensure that sampling is undertaken as per the approved research design; that the consultant is engaged on time;
- Monitor the assessment process for quality assurance; support in the data entry, analysis process;
- Oversee the preparation of the annual national report; provide support in the compilation of other reports and publications materials, presentations;
- Manage the research department of the Country office, ensure that set targets are met as per the approved plans and budgets.
General Responsibilities
- Conduct occasional research and writing assignments on Uwezo in diverse ways supportive to program goals, including internal learning, policy debates, opinion articles;
- Participate in other Uwezo processes (communication);
- Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways that are consistent with Twaweza policies;
- Prepare and submit quality and timely plans, budgets and reports ;
- Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and communications ;
- Participate in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed;
- Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your manager or the Head of Twaweza.
Core Qualifications
- At least a Master’s degree in Education or Social Sciences;
- Experience in carrying our large surveys
- At least three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in research; Twaweza Job Description: Program Officer - Research
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili with keen attention to detail;
- Strong analytical and organizational skills;
- Strong computer skills and use of database and internet;
- Excellent organizational, reporting and management skills;
- Very good time management skills.
Changes and Amendments:
This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.
Application process:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to jobs@twaweza.org, including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file.
In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.
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