Jobs
>
Nairobi

    Research Assistants(s) at - Nairobi, Kenya - RTI International

    RTI International
    RTI International Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description

    RTI International is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina that provides research and technical services.

    Scope of Work

    The Research assistant(s) will work with the investigators undertaking the "Complicated plastics: addressing taboo waste streams to promote user dignity and sustainable waste management" study to digitize and transcribe all the data collected from quantitative and qualitative interviews.

    The study aims to analyze the nexus of complicated plastic products (e.g. disposable menstrual pads), and sustainable sanitation, including how taboo waste creates barriers for sustainable and dignified MHHM for women and girls, and what specific occupational health risks sanitation workers that manage such taboo waste are exposed to and experience. The study area will be Kisumu County, Kisumu Central Subcounty.

    Responsibilities
    The Research Assistant(s) should aim to achieve the following.

    Maintain quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings.
    Schedule and conduct interviews
    Select a place to conduct interviews and obtain consent from all participants.
    Transcribe all interview recordings in the prescribed format.
    Write summarized reports on additional observation and the implications of the results.
    Support in the analysis and collation of the qualitative data collected from the interviews.

    Deliverables

    Audio recordings captured from the qualitative interviews conducted.
    Interview transcriptions in the prescribed formats
    Consent forms signed by all the respondents and participants lists.
    Quality photographs
    Summary report from the interviews conducted.

    Estimated Level of Effort

    5 days each for six Research Assistants hired to collect and consolidate quantitative data.
    10 days each for two Research Assistants hired to conduct, translate, and transcribe qualitative data

    Period of Performance
    February 2024
    Qualifications

    Proven work experience as a Research Assistant or similar role
    Experience of facilitating or translating Focus Group Discussions
    Experience of doing oral and written translations from Local languages to Swahili to English and vice versa
    Knowledge of research ethics.
    Master's degree or ongoing in public health, social sciences like sociology, psychology, or any other relevant field.
    Excellently proven English writing skills.
    Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.).
    Great attention to detail.
    Ability to work in a collaborative and team
    Commitment to timely and punctual execution of tasks.
  • beBee Professionals

    Research assistant

    2 months ago

    beBee Professionals Nairobi, Kenya Administrative Assistants Freelance KSh20,000 - KSh40,000 per month

    A private international organization (NGO) in partnership with the government has created new vacancies for graduates and undergraduates within Nairobi. Our company deals with Worldwide Business Inventions. · We are looking for ambitious and goal- oriented individuals to be par ...

  • beBee Professionals

    Research assistant

    2 months ago

    beBee Professionals Nairobi, Kenya Research Assistants Freelance KSh20,000 - KSh50,000 per month

    A private international organization (NGO) in partnership with the government has created new vacancies for graduates and undergraduates within Nairobi. Our company deals with Worldwide Business Inventions. · We are looking for ambitious and goal- oriented individuals to be par ...

  • beBee Professionals

    Research assistant

    2 months ago

    beBee Professionals Nairobi, Kenya Research Assistants Freelance KSh20,000 - KSh35,000 per month

    A private international organization (NGO) in partnership with the government has created new vacancies for graduates and undergraduates within Nairobi. Our company deals with Worldwide Business Inventions. · We are looking for ambitious and goal- oriented individuals to be par ...

  • Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI

    Research Assistant at

    3 days ago

    Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Kenya 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 c ...

  • Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

    Assistant Research Scientist

    3 days ago

    Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute is empowered to carry out research in Marine and Freshwater fisheries, Aquatic biology, Aquaculture, Environmental Chemistry, Ecological, Geological and Hydrological studies, as well as Chemical and Physical Oceano ...

  • icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health

    Research Assistant II at

    2 days ago

    icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre's mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in ...

  • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

    Programme Research Assistant at

    3 days ago

    United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and ...

  • Jhpiego

    Qualitative Research Assistants at

    1 week ago

    Jhpiego Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is implementing The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a project funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) through The Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (GI), Department of Population, Family ...

  • Bodhi Global Analysis

    Quantitative Research Assistant at

    3 days ago

    Bodhi Global Analysis Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Bodhi Global Analysis is an international development consultancy specialising in political economy analysis, conflict analysis, and gender and inclusion. Bodhi Global Analysis is a UK based international development research consultancy firm, with a subsidiary in Nairobi. · Abou ...

  • Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation

    Assistant Director, Research

    10 hours ago

    Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    KDIC is a statutory institution established under the Kenya Deposit Insurance Act, 2012 (KDI Act, The Corporation is mandated to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions, to provide incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stab ...

  • Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation

    Assistant Director, Research

    10 hours ago

    Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (formerly Deposit Protection Fund Board) is a significant player in the financial sector as it provides a safety-net for the savings, banking and payments systems in the Republic of Kenya. · JOB SUMMARY · Requirements fo ...

  • KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

    Assistant Research Officer at

    1 week ago

    KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with ...

  • KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

    Assistant Research Officer-UZIMA Study at

    1 day ago

    KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with ...

  • Vihiga County Government

    Assistant Director-Industries, Investment and Research at

    2 days ago

    Vihiga County Government Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Vihiga County whose headquarters is in Mbale is Located in the Western Region of Kenya. It boarders Nandi to the East, Kisumu County to the South, Siaya County to the West and KAKAMEGA County to the North. It is one of the four Counties in the former Western Province. Vihiga Coun ...

  • Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

    Assistant Director, Research and Quality Assessment Assurance

    2 days ago

    Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The Kenya National Examinations Council (also referred to as KNEC or the Council) was established in 1980 under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya. This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012. · ...

  • Kenya National Examination Council

    Assistant Director, Research and Quality Assessment Assurance

    2 days ago

    Kenya National Examination Council Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · The Kenya National Examinations Council (also referred to as KNEC or the Council) was established in 1980 under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya. This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC A ...

  • beBee Professionals

    Research or writing

    2 months ago

    beBee Professionals Nairobi, Kenya Personal / Virtual Assistance Freelance KSh2,000 - KSh5,000 per hour

    I need to be a virtual assistant in research or writing field in order to ease your work and make your organization run smoothly · I need this service: As soon as possible · Priority of this service: The cheapest will be valued · ...

  • beBee Professionals

    Other editing and proofreading service Copy editing Academic and research writing Creative writing Other contestants writing Article and blog writing Crane writing As and email copywriting Sales copywriting

    2 months ago

    beBee Professionals Nairobi, Kenya Content Writing & Editing Freelance KSh100 - KSh300 per year

    Hi, · I trust this message finds you in excellent health and spirit. I am a freelance data entry and research specialist with over 1 year of experience helping clients around the world with their data needs. · I am confident that I possess the necessary expertise to assist you ...

  • beBee Professionals

    article

    2 months ago

    beBee Professionals Nairobi, Kenya AT Internet Freelance KSh300 per hour

    For the programs of transition to thrive, Falzon Mula, who creates the transition programs · for 8 public high school male students together with their family units, says they must be · student-focused, assist students in developing necessary skillfulness for self-advocacy and ...

  • Shamiri Institute

    Intern - Research & Evidence at

    3 days ago

    Shamiri Institute Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Our mission is to provide youths, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and beyond, with evidence-based tools to improve their life outcomes. We believe in a world where youth, anywhere, can actualize their life outcomes. Founded at Harvard and launched in Kenya in 2018, we combine rigorou ...