Current jobs related to Senior Researcher at - Nairobi, Nairobi Area - African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Full timeSenior Research Associate, Nourishing Food Pathways The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is an international organization driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. We believe that no one sector alone can solve the complex problem of malnutrition. We work closely with partners including governments, civil society, businesses, UN...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Full timeSeeking a Senior Research Associate to support the implementation of high-quality research activities in alignment with GAIN and other relevant research good practice guidelines, including refining research questions and methodology, developing research plans, and interacting with partners and contractors as needed to carry out the activities. Key...
-
Senior Scientist Research Development
3 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Antal International Full timeJob Description: Experienced Food Scientist sought to lead product development, sensory evaluation, and laboratory management in a global executive recruitment organisation. Antal International is a global executive recruitment organisation with over 130 offices in more than 30 countries. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: End-to-end...
-
Senior Grants Writer
1 week ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full timeSenior Grants Writer sought for crafting complex, successful proposals in a demanding environment. Responsibilities include managing proposal development, researching grants, and supporting the grant cycle. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of grants writing experience in an international environment, with a proven ability to think strategically,...
-
Senior Legal Counsel
3 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full timeSenior Legal Counsel CIFOR-ICRAF is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide support on the day-to-day legal operations in the Region, tracking matters daily in project dashboards and preparing progress updates. Job Summary Provide timely and efficient legal and business advice at all organizational levels, manage a high volume of matters, and work...
-
Senior Integrity Risk Specialist
1 week ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya World Bank Group Full timeJob Title: Senior Integrity Risk SpecialistJoin the World Bank Group as a Senior Integrity Risk Specialist and contribute to the prevention and detection of fraud and corruption in our operations.Key Responsibilities:Review project risks based on ongoing or completed investigations, as a follow-up to complaints, or at the request of Task Teams to interpret...
-
Senior Program Manager
3 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full timeSenior Program Manager sought to lead project components, ensure quality and timely reports, and engage with support departments to provide timely support to the project team. Ciheb is an international health, education, and research center founded by the Institute of Human Virology within the University of Maryland, Baltimore's School of Medicine. The...
-
Senior Grants Writer
1 month ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full timeAbout the roleBURN seeks an exceptionally skilled Senior Grants Writer to craft complex, successful proposals in a demanding environment. The Sr. Grants Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the proposal development process, from sourcing an opportunity to the contracting stage.The ideal candidate will be reliable, meticulous, proactive, a team...
-
Audit Senior
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full timeA leading international audit firm in Kenya and Eastern Africa is seeking three Audit Seniors to strengthen their team and deliver enhanced value to clients across various sectors. Gross Salary: 200K – 300K plus other allowances. The ideal candidate will design and execute audit procedures, lead fieldwork, and demonstrate an understanding of the sector...
-
Senior Human Resources Assistant
2 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Full timeJob Summary: Human Resources Specialist with 10+ years of experience in staff administration, benefits, and entitlements management. Administer staff entitlements and benefits, process personnel transactions, and maintain effective communication with the Budget and Financial Management Service. Responsibilities: Administer staff entitlements...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya PATH Full timePATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children.Responsibilities:Strategic leadership, oversight and high-level policy engagement Provide strategic leadership and high-level oversight of PATH's R&D policy advocacy priorities to influence national and regional-...
-
Senior Bioinformatician
2 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Full timeKenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Key Responsibilities:Design research...
-
Senior Clinical Officer
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Full timeKenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Key Responsibilities:Take history from...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Full timeThe International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.Program Leader – People, Policies and InstitutionsAbout the...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Full timeThe International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.Program Leader – Livestock Genetics, Nutrition and Feed...
-
Program Leader – Health
2 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Full timeThe International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.Program Leader – HealthAbout the Health ProgramThis program...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Full timeProgram Leader - Livestock Genetics, Nutrition and Feed Resources: This role provides scientific and strategic leadership of the program, developing the program strategy and leading complex research. Key responsibilities include providing technical expertise to the team, motivating and coaching towards delivery of set goals and objectives, and fostering a...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya PATH Full timeProvide strategic leadership and high-level oversight of PATH's R&D policy advocacy priorities to influence national and regional-level decision makers to enact policies that accelerate equitable access to health products and technologies. Serve as PATH's regional health R&D policy-lead, leading engagement with policy makers and advocacy partners and...
-
Voices Programme Associate
1 month ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL) Full timeAfrica Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL) is the fastest growing Human Resources and Management consulting firm that offers an array of hr solutions tailored to accurately address all the human resource and management needs of any organization.Primary Duties and Responsibilities Scan for new opportunities and keep up to date with developments in research,...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Full timeSummary: Lead the People, Policies and Institutions program to improve policy and institutional environments for sustainable livestock systems, and develop and manage complex initiatives and high-performing teams.Key Responsibilities:Provide scientific and strategic leadership, develop the program strategy, and lead complex research and innovative...
Senior Researcher at
3 months ago
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
He/she will Lead the conceptualization, design and implementation of research, capacity building and policy engagement programmes on the nexus between climate change, health, food security, and other development issues as follows:
Generate evidence using innovative and rigorous research methods as appropriate to answer key policy questions.
Dissemination research findings in high-quality journals, conferences and through public engagement.
Conduct evidence syntheses and knowledge translation for a range of audiences.
Develop advocacy products and proactively promote application of research findings in decision-making processes at national, regional, and international levels.
Strengthen capacity in research, knowledge translation, dissemination and evidence use by policy makers and other stakeholders.Lead an inter-disciplinary team of researchers within and across research groups.
Contribute as an expert in national, regional, and global climate change discourses.
Raise funds for continued work in climate change impacts.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
PhD in Environmental Studies/Climate Change, Biodiversity and Conservation or related field.
Proven experience in climate change research with a focus on interlinkages with health, food security, gender or other development issues.
Experience in inter- and multi-disciplinary research approaches with significant strengths in either quantitative methods or qualitative methods and a good understanding of the other.
Proven experience in scientific writing and writing policy-oriented products.Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Strong interpersonal skills with effective team management skills.
For the Senior Researcher:
A minimum of 8 years' experience of which at least five 5 years should be post PhD. Experience of managing large research programmes and developing partnerships.
