Policy research assistant jobs

JOB PURPOSE:This role is responsible for provision of efficient and effective front office services, administrative and transport support to the Programme under the operations department.Description:REPORTS TO:Head of Operations - NairobiINDIRECTLY SUPERVISES:NoneBUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:Will have limited role in planning expenditure and managing funds.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Handle incomi...

IntroductionChartered in , (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents.An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 ...

Job Summary The BMI at AKU is seeking a Research Assistant for the British Academy funded grant A canvas for change: co-producing art to reduce the stigma of neurological disorders in Kenya , a collaboration between Aga Khan University and Newcastle University, UK. The Research Assistant will play a vital role in supporting research endeavors under the guidance of Research Associates, Research Ma...

ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities for the position include:Support efforts to collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze data and trends using standard practices and techniquesApply qualitative techniques and methodsCommunicate project support needs and requests to senior management and clientele, provide administrative support where applicableResponsible for maintaining and checking t...

Since 1946, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) has been advancing evidence to evolve systems, improve lives, and ultimately create a better, more equitable world. We are a nonprofit research and technical assistance organization working to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. Responsibilities The responsibilities for the position include: Support effo...

Responsibilities The responsibilities for the position include: Support efforts to collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze data and trends using standard practices and techniques Apply qualitative techniques and methods Communicate project support needs and requests to senior management and clientele, provide administrative support where applicable Responsible for maintaining and check...

Job SummaryThe BMI at AKU is seeking a Research Assistant for the British Academy funded grant 'A canvas for change: co-producing art to reduce the stigma of neurological disorders in Kenya', a collaboration between Aga Khan University and Newcastle University, UK.The Research Assistant will play a vital role in supporting research endeavors under the guidance of Research Associates, Research Man...

Trans Nzoia County is among the 47 counties established by the Kenya Constitution under article 6(1) and specified in the First Schedule. Article 176 (1) establishes a county government for each county consisting of the county assembly and the county executive. The Trans Nzoia county government was operationalized in March 2013 after the country s general election with H.E Hon. Patrick Simiyu Kha...

The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. JOB PURPOSE: The purpose of this role is to provide efficient...

Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-Providing strategic leadership on formulation and implementation of ASAL policy;Coordinating inter-governmental fora and inter-agency collaboration meetings on ASAL;Initiating and approving ASAL research agendas and ensuring implementation of research findings;Spearheading feasibility studies on ASAL development;Pro...

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC s but abolished in 19...

Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa s largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million. We have 19 innovative products and project models that have successfully been implemented and transformed 5.4 million lives.ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Technical Advi...

The Assets Management Assistant works in close collaboration with the Operations Teams in the Country Office (CO) Duties And Responsibilities Summary of Key Functions: Implementation of operational strategies Support to asset management Support to administrative and financial control Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing. Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations global development network. Headquartered in New York City, UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life Summary The Assets Management Assistant works in close collaboration with the Operations Teams in the Country Office (CO) Duties And Responsibilit...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. Responsibilities Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and ana...

Job Summary The Executive Assistant provides a wide range of administrative services to support the Dean and within the Dean s Office, Medical College East Africa. The Executive Assistant must be fully aware of the Dean s schedule and priorities, including travel commitments and speaking engagements, be prepared to make rapid changes to arrangements, and alert the Dean to potential scheduling con...

JOB DESCRIPTIONLocation: Kisumu- Ahero OfficeManager/Supervisor title: Project CoordinatorWork environment: On-site About ChildFund ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.ChildFund values a divers...

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Summary The Executive Assistant provides a wide range of administrative servic...

IT jobs in Nairobi. The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development. The Center is Africa-based and African-led, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a West ...

Introduction In the last four decades, Aga Khan University (AKU) has built a global reputation for its work to improve the quality of life in developing societies through high-quality teaching, research, and healthcare delivery that reflects its core values of impact, quality relevance and access. A not-for-profit organization and an agency of the AKDN, the University has campuses and programs in...

Introduction Established in 2004, the Aga Khan University Medical College in East Africa seeks to provide high quality education for health professional leaders who will then go on to become reputable specialists generating a positive and lasting impact in the lives of their patients and in the communities they serve. Our goal is to produce health professional leaders through our unique training ...

Absa Bank Limited (Absa) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Africa Group Limited. Absa offers personal and business banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management as well as bancassurance. Job Summary To provide specialist advice and support in relationship management, enabling the provision of sound claims assessment expertise. Selecting this role...

ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Human Resources Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:Recruitment and placementParticipates in the selection of candidates for secretarial, clerical and related categories positions, including evaluating and screening applications of such candidates, preparing profiles of candidates, and conducting preliminary interviews, and conduc...

Coordinate formulation, implementation, and review of policies, procedures, strategies, and frameworks relating to the Corporation s policy and research.Design and lead research and development programs and projects across the Corporation s strategic priorities, ensuring objectives are delivered on time.Coordinate research, analysis, and policy formulation in areas related to deposit insurance, b...