ACTS Research Fellow Jobs in Kenya
ACTS Research Fellow Jobs in Kenya
Job summary The Research Fellow will support the work of the STIKS Programme within ACTS, especially the on-going SGCI Use of Evidence project. She/he will be expected to conduct policy-oriented research and dissemination activities for the STIKS Programme as well as day-to-day project implementation activities on the SGCI Use of Evidence project.
Core duties for STIKS programme activities (20%)
The Research Fellow will be expected to be able to conduct the following core tasks as a minimum:
Undertake, and at times manage other researchers to undertake, research on science, technology, innovation and knowledge’s and its interaction with inclusive and sustainable development in Africa (recognising that there is no single linear impact process). This includes high quality academic journal publications and involvement in book projects as well as writing project funding proposals.
Produce high quality policy outputs (not limited to policy briefs, dissemination workshops and knowledge exchange events)
Support the AfricaLics secretariat team including assisting in the arrangements for AfricaLics research training activities, research conferences and workshops.
Assist in the development of a wider set of STIKS policy training activities
Support the STIKS Programme Director in setting and advancing Programme direction through writing of strategy documents, funding proposals and organising policy outreach events among others.
Core duties for SGCI Use of Evidence project (80%)
The Research Fellow will be expected to be able to conduct the following core tasks as a minimum in this project:
Conduct research on key elements of this project including but not limited to: STI indicators; data management systems; monitoring, evaluation and learning; STI policy processes
Manage engagement with one or more science councils i.e. finalising
joint work plans, routine progress meetings and reporting
Become actively involved in day to day running of work packages relating to: (a) supporting councils to develop and/or strengthen existing internal MEL systems; (b) provision of ad hoc expert advice through development of a helpdesk/ local expertise knowledge bank and; (b) provision of peer-to-peer learning and exchange visits.
Take the lead in designing and implementing project internal MEL
Conduct project administration (including by not limited to: contracting, meeting minutes, data collection for progress reports, organising events and arranging travel; social media communication)
Minimum Requirements
The candidate must hold a PhD Degree in a relevant field (e.g. science and technology studies, innovation studies, development economics, sociology of science, innovation policy, development studies) from a recognized Institution; and have at least the following:
A minimum of 3 years research experience in the field of innovation and development studies1 or related research field; preferably post PhD
An established publication record (e.g. minimum 5 publications; preferably in peer reviewed journal publications)
Evidence of winning research project funding (preferably as principal investigator)
Evidence of organising and speaking at policy-oriented events
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ACTS Research Fellow Jobs in Kenya
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