JOB REF: CCO 006/2022- RESEARCH OFFICER

Duties /Responsibilities

• Conduct research with an aim of drafting relevant policy papers;
• Support the organization and management on events, meetings and campaigns to ensure the implementation of the research, policy and advocacy programs;
• Track, scan and analyze policy and advocacy environment, recommending strategic opportunities for KUSCCO engagement in undertaking advocacy/policy specific analysis;
• Keep abreast with key issues related to the work of KUSCCO including monitoring of policy related activities of key stakeholders;
• Represent KUSCCO at public engagement events;
• Facilitate, participate, take notes and prepare minutes and coordinate agenda of policy and advocacy activities;
• Build and maintain relationships with KUSCCO stakeholders;
• Contribute to the development of reports and feedbacks advocacy issues/funders and partners.
• In collaboration with Advocacy manager key stakeholders, identify and lead resource mobilization development opportunities contributing to concept and proposal development and donor reports;
• Establish and maintain all documentation, data and information systems related to research, policy and advocacy;
• Develop policy and research tools, frameworks and curriculum to strengthen the advocacy capacity of KUSCCO staff and primary stakeholders

Job requirement

·       Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject (Public Policy, Political Sciences, Economics) Certificate in Research methods, policy or advocacy

·       3years experience in research, policy and advocacy initiatives in a non—profit making organization

·       Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

·       Experience in conducting policy analysis and synthesizing technical information and materials for decision making for advocacy actions

·       Experience in management and coordination of research, policy and advocacy-related events

·       Knowledge of data analysis software e.g. SPSS, Stata etc

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills for a range of audiences

·       Strong research and policy development skills

·       Presentation, training and facilitation skills

·       Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills 

·       Strong planning and project management skills

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you meet the specific requirements for the position of interest, apply online paying keen attention to the following two (2) step process;

1.     By filling in the data form from the link https://forms.gle/oz22pDyURSA39ser5.

2.     Followed by Sending an Application Letter addressed to:

The Group Managing Director

KUSCCO Center 4^th Floor Upper Hill,

Kilimanjaro Avenue

P.O. box 28403-00200

Nairobi.

Together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), indicating current and expected salary, contacts of at least three references and daytime telephone. Attach copies of certificates/testimonial and email to recruitment@kuscco.com.

Application deadline: 7^th October, 2022 at 5:00pm. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.