Job Title: Research and Learning Officer
Programme/Department: Programmes
Reports to: The Coordinator, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (PMERL), in his/her absence reports to the Programmes Manager
Supervision: None
Duty Station: Nairobi, with occasional travel to the field
ABOUT TI-KENYA
Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to contribute to a transparent and corruption-free society. TI-Kenya is one of the autonomous chapters of the global Transparency International movement that is bound by a common vision of a corruption-free world. TI-Kenya has established Regional Offices in Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa and Nairobi to enhance its presence and impact in these regions.
The Regional Offices incorporate the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs) established in collaboration with partners as a strategic initiative aimed at empowering citizens to actively participate in the fight against corruption and demand for accountability.
JOB SUMMARY
The job holder is responsible for supporting all aspects of Research and Learning for TI-Kenya, including ensuring quality assurance for all aspects of the organizations research and learning engagements as well as resource mobilization and budget management for research and learning interventions.
Below is a detailed description of the key duties and responsibilities of the jobholder.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- RESEARCH:
a) Lead in all aspects of research planning and execution processes including general oversight of TI-Kenya’s research work ensuring data quality assurance, alignment to the research objectives and the organization’s strategic plan.
b) In collaboration with finance and programmes departments, support in recruitment and supervision of service providers engaged to undertake research and learning activities.
c) Spearhead the development of research products and ensure they are rigorous and align with good practice.
d) Provide required oversight for research-related capacity assessments.
e) Provide required oversight collection and analysis of data and generation of quality research products.
f) Ensure timely and regular dissemination of research findings to the project stakeholders, TI-Kenya staff, partners and stakeholders.
g) Spearhead the development and implementation of sustainable approaches to increase the use of research and evidence to strengthen the programmatic impact of activities.
h) Prepare research projects donor reports, policy briefs and fact sheets from projects findings. - LEARNING:
a) Facilitate access to research data to programme staff and relevant stakeholders.
b) Support in the design and facilitation of research capacity-building workshops, coaching, and other capacity development opportunities.
c) Represent the organization at internal and external conferences/workshops and deliver public presentations on research matters.
d) Ensure implementation of responsive learning approaches aligned to the best standards.
e) Ensure integration of lessons learnt in program/ project implementation.
f) Actively collaborate with implementing partners to ensure that research processes and products are designed with evidence and learning priorities. - QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
a) Spearhead the development and implementation of research service delivery standards.
b) Ensure generation of quality knowledge products through reviewing the quality of research deliverables from programme staff, implementing partners and external service providers and providing recommendations for improvement.
c) Review the quality of existing research related to social-economic data from all and provide recommendations for improvement. - RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT:
a) In collaboration with the Resource Mobilization team, lead in fundraising for targeted research initiatives and raising proposals to address research-oriented Call for proposals (CFPs).
b) Support the Resource Mobilization team in fundraising efforts while ensuring inclusion of strategic research approaches aligned to best practices.
c) Provide budget oversight for the research-oriented activities and projects in the organization.
d) Support in ensuring timely reimbursement of the research service providers.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates send their application to hr@tikenya.org
The deadline for receiving applications is COB, 13th May 2025.
Safeguarding: TI-Kenya holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of Sexual Exploitation, Harassment and Abuse (SEAH) in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. The organisation has strict policies which outline the expected behavior, code of conduct and responsibility of all persons acting on behalf of TI-Kenya, including policies to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. If selected, we will perform a background check on you and request that you submit a police certificate of good conduct. By submitting your application, you commit to act in compliance with TI-Kenya’s values, policies, and processes.
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) policy: All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic that has no bearing on the ability to perform the required job duties. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only shortlisted candidates who qualify to the next recruitment stage will be contacted.
Data Protection: By submitting your application, you consent and irrevocably authorise TI-Kenya to use your personal data to further process your engagement with the organisation.
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