Research Officer
Full time @Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) posted 1 week ago in Research Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
Job Description
POSITION: RESEARCH OFFICER
Organization Background
The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is a social impact organization operating in the climatespace, committed to supporting enterprises and communities and driven by innovation. KCIC provides incubation, capacity-building services, and financing to Kenyan entrepreneurs and new ventures that are developing innovative solutions in renewable energy and energy efficiency, water management, agribusiness, waste management, and commercial forestry in a bid to address climatechange challenges.
KCIC’s heritage is deeply rooted in its commitment to driving sustainable development and climate resilience through innovation. KCIC provides holistic, country-driven support to accelerate the development, deployment, and transfer of locally relevant climate and clean technologies.
In line with the above, KCIC is recruiting one (1) Research Officer to support the Research and ResourceMobilization functions and activities of KCIC.
| Job Title | Research Officer | Reports To | Corporate Services Manager |
| Department | Corporate Services
Directorate |
Level/ Grade | K7 |
| Direct Reports | Indirect
Reports |
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Contact andCooperation |
Internally: Monitoring and Evaluation, Client Services, Communications
Externally: Clients, External Stake holders, Donors, Private sector |
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| Job Purpose | |||
| The Research Officer will conduct research to inform KCIC programs, manage projects, ensure ethical compliance, analyze data, and prepare reports. They will collaborate with the M&E team, engage stakeholders, and support research dissemination. Additionally, they will contribute to proposal writing, resource mobilization, and
enhancing KCIC’s research capacity in climate entrepreneurship |
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| Research Support
1. Perform programme relevant research to inform the development,implementation and delivery of the programmes falling within the KCIC portfolio. 2. Manage the routine activities of the research unit projects; 3. Ensure ethical approvals and research permits are obtained; 4. Lead the quantitative and/or qualitative data management and data analyses of the assigned projects; 5. Work closely with the M&E team to identify, collate, track, assess quality, analyse, validate, and report on programme related data. 6. Identify and build relationships with relevant stakeholders involved in relevant areas of research and research leadership, capacity development but not limited to universities and other research institutions. 7. Prepare reports, articles and presentations during programme inception meetings, annual grantee meetings and site visits. 8. Track and perform relevant analyses on various aspects of programme implementation to identify and address important challenges to ensure effectiveand efficient programme delivery. |
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| 9. Prepare policy briefs and fact sheets from the programmes findings and participate in dissemination of research findings and policy dialogue with relevant audiences;
Business Development and Resource Mobilization 1. Support the preparation of research and funding proposals on themes connected to KCIC work; . 2. Contribute to proposal development to strengthen scientific knowledge in environment, climate and climate entrepreneurship research work or related fields; 3. Assist in utilising the outputs, networks and relationships created through the Programme to further the organisation’s strategic objectives. 4. Contribute to the preparation of long-term fundraising analyses and strategies at the institutional, and programme level. 5. Develop and expand long-term relationships with existing and new potential donors. |
| Professional Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience |
| 1. Master’s degree in any of the following areas: Research studies, Environment and climate change, Geography, or related disciplines;
2. At least 3 years of professional experience following completion of the Master’s degree, preferably in a research setting; 3. Experience in conducting field research/surveys for both qualitative andquantitative data and in managing research projects and teams; 4. Knowledge of multiple statistical and/or qualitative software packages such as STATA,R, and NVivo. will be an added advantage; |
| Key Competences |
| 1. Experience in managing teams of fieldworkers;
2. Proficiency in oral and written communication in English, proficiency in French will be an added advantage; 3. Ability to work independently, prioritize, balance multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines; 4. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work with people from diverse cultures; 5. Good computer literacy skills; 6. Experience in engaging policy makers with research evidence; 7. Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks and meet tight deadlines |
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send the completed KCIC Employment Application Form as per thelink below, together with their updated resume and cover letter detailing
experience relevant to the role, current and expected salary, daytime telephone contacts, andnames of three professional referees.
(Employment Application form Link https://forms.gle/fHFk6d8joHHtrN448)
The closing date for applications is, Wednesday 12th March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kenya Climate Innovation Center is an equal opportunity employer
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