About the Role
Are you
passionate about research? Are you interested in supporting the efficient
delivery of an impactful multi-country research project?
The
Kenya Climate Change Working Group (https://kccwg.org/) is a partner in an
innovative UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project, Gender-Inclusive Climate
Change Governance (GenCGov), hosted at the University of Bradford, that
advances gender-inclusive climate change governance in case-study countries.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the project as a Programme Research Administrator. This 30-month, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to join a multi-country research team, providing research and administrative support to develop impactful policy instruments and capacity-building resources that strengthen climate justice at the national and regional levels.
The role
might interest a PhD researcher or someone with a postgraduate qualification
seeking further experience in research administration and excellence within a
multi-country project.
The role
will be based in the KCCWG office in Nairobi. Our staff enjoy access to
excellent facilities and a generous range of benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The post
holder will;
- Ensure effective liaison with a wide range of
stakeholders, and across the research team.
- Lead the effective and efficient administrative
management of the research programme, including managing reporting
processes, devising and implementing data management and administrative
systems, managing the production of materials for research participants
and research materials, updating the research project website, managing
the production of research project events and reports or other
publications, and scheduling and administering stakeholder meetings.
- Provide an efficient, comprehensive and
professional research and administrative support service to the research
project in support of the work of the Principal Investigator, the
Programme Manager, advisory board, and the core research team.
Qualifications / Experience
- Attention to detail while also able to see “the
bigger picture”.
- Proven ability to work independently using
initiative, as well as the ability to work effectively with others.
- Able to multitask and prioritise heavy
workloads.
- A commitment to patient confidentiality.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines.
- Understanding of the University’s commitment to
Equality and Diversity.
- Able to work to a professional code of conduct.
- Committed to continuing personal/professional
development.
- Demonstrable commitment and promote equal
opportunities in the workplace.
How to Apply
