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SolarAid
Kenya is recruiting a small group of Research Assistants to support our research and evaluation
work.
The
successful applicants will receive comprehensive training and will be called
upon for short-term research project work (estimated four to six week contracts
every few months). The Research Assistant
will conduct interviews, surveys and focus group discussions with our
stakeholders and will be guided and supported on the nature of each short
project. Part of
the role will include inputting data collected and working with the Research
Manager to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality. The post
will be based in Nairobi and will involve travel around the country. Applicants
must have some background or experience of research (within the renewable
energy sector is desirable), a willingness to learn, and be flexible and
available to take on short pieces of work at different times throughout the
year. All travel expenses will be covered and a weekly
salary will be given for each week worked.
Person
specification
- Educated to Diploma level
- Computer literate. Excellent Word and Excel skills
- Excellent listener
- Confident talking to people
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Good people skills
- Willingness to travel around the country
- Desire to learn
- Proactive and able to use initiative
- Good problem-solving skills
- Experience of research; conducting interviews
- Interested in solar/renewable energy and SolarAid’s work
- Willing and able to work for short periods of time
How to
Apply
If you
are interested, please apply by email at recruitment@solar-aid.org (with subject heading:
SolarAid Kenya Research Assistant application) attaching your CV and a covering
letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience by Sunday
15 September (no more than three pages).
NB: Shortlisted applicants will
be contacted for interviewed shortly afterwards.
