Technical Lead Researcher

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assessment Planning: Develop a comprehensive plan for the assessment including objectives, methodologies, and timelines and identifying deliverables.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Guide the design and development of the qualitative data collection methodology, tools, and training and oversee data collection and analysis for both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with team members and oversee stakeholders, conduct interviews, and gather feedback.
• Performance and Assessment: Assess service quality attributes, collate data, and identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare clear, evidence-based reports and summary presentations with findings and recommendations and engage stakeholders in discussions.
• Recommendations: Provide actionable recommendations for improvements based on the assessment findings.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance, data accuracy, analytical depth, and confidentiality.
• Capacity Building and Training: Provide training to the research team to enhance data collection and analysis capabilities.
• Communication and Dissemination: Share findings and recommendations with relevant stakeholders.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity: Approach assessments with cultural sensitivity and inclusivity using trauma-informed approaches.
• Responsiveness and Preparedness: Support the assessment team to be ready to address any unforeseen challenges.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A postgraduate degree in research, social sciences, human resource management, education, or any other relevant field. An advanced degree in these fields will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years of demonstrated engagement and expertise in the complexities of DEIA issues within the Kenyan or African context.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in research with a proven ability to review literature and critically analyze both qualitative and quantitative data.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in planning, designing, collecting data, implementing, analyzing, and synthesizing large bodies of information and transforming it into detailed work plans, communication plans and infographics.
• Experience working with USAID and USAID implementing partners and stakeholders is an added advantage.
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations to high-level stakeholders including government officials, funders, and implementing partners.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including government officials, facility teams, implementing partners, and communities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.