Research Associate Job in Kenya – UoN

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • PhD degree in any of the following areas; Geography, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Sustainable Development or a related field; OR
  • A strong Master’s degree in any of the following areas; Geography, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Sustainable Development or a related field;
  • Knowledge of water challenges and key debates within the water sector;
  • Experience of undertaking high quality research, including qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups);
  • Ability to analyse qualitative data from interviews and focus groups;
  • Desire to learn and explore new intellectual territory;
  • Ability to write high-quality research outputs (including academic papers and reports);

  • Motivation and ability to work collaboratively in an international team, including multiple disciplines, cultures, languages and environments;
  • Willingness to undertake fieldwork research in Kenya, involving travel to different parts of the country;
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills, both oral and written;
  • Motivation to work independently.

How to Apply

Notes:

Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and resume of maximum two pages, giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts;

Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;

Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;

The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;

Late applications will not be considered;

Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF to:

CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 29, 2026

Send your application to recruit-rmrtdooag@uonbi.ac.ke