ChildFund International - Research & Design Lead - Jobs in Kenya

ChildFund International - Research & Design Lead - Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Kenya.

Our mission is to timely, effectively and innovatively deliver humanitarian services with respect, in solidarity and accountability to our stakeholders, our communities and affected populations.

KRCS is seeking a qualified person for the position of Research & Design Lead for an anticipated 5-year USAID Food For Peace (FFP) Development Food Security Activities (DFSA) in Kenya.

The project focuses on sustainably reducing levels of acute malnutrition in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), in Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties.

The project will be implemented in two phases, from October 2019 to September 2025;

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership to formative research activities, refinement of the ToC, and development of a locally adapted programmatic approach to reducing acute malnutrition

Responsible for ensuring the appropriateness and rigor of research methods, overseeing data collection and analysis, and ensuring research results are useful and applicable for making program design decisions, particularly to inform the Phase 2 transition plan

Ensure that program quality standards and rigor are adhered to

Coordination and collaboration with research staff, the Technical Steering Committee, and other GoK and USAID stakeholders and partners

The Research and Design Lead will work closely with the CLA and M&E Leads to ensure intentional learning and knowledge application throughout all phases of this activity

Desired Competencies

Should have an in-depth understanding of applicable research methods and project design

Proven leadership skills managing projects of a similar size and scope in developing countries

Strong management and

interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Strong mentoring and facilitation skills

Ability to network and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders  Experience working in low resource environments.

Demonstrated experience in adaptive management and learning techniques is highly encouraged

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and interface with senior members of the business/Society

Self-motivation and strong team spirit

Ability to effectively handle and manage interpersonal conflict.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Minimum Qualifications

A PHD or master’s degree in relevant field – nutrition, food security

Technical expertise in a relevant field and minimum of 5 years of field experience in research, design, and evaluation is desired

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to careers@redcross.or.ke or drop their applications addressed as below, so as to reach us not later than 3rd May 2019;
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information and job application details, see; ChildFund International - Research & Design Lead - Jobs in Kenya

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