Horn Relief is an Africa based international development and humanitarian organization. We aim to improve the conditions of those who are living in marginalized areas in the Horn of Africa. We strengthen rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Horn Relief operates in Somalia and Kenya with 4 offices in Somalia/Somaliland and an office in Garissa, Kenya with headquarters based in Nairobi and has an annual operating budget of over US$ 8 million per year for its operations in the country.
Horn Relief anticipates expansion of Programs to other countries in the Horn of Africa region. Horn Relief works in the following sectors: food security and livelihoods, in particular cash based responses, natural resource management, education (formal and non-formal), WASH, and humanitarian response. The present donor portfolio includes European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, Government of Netherlands, Oxfam Novib, Oxfam Canada and others.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Horn Relief is seeking a qualified Research Assistant with demonstrated experience in conducting educational surveys to support the planned Pastoral Situational Analysis in Somalia. The position holder will be involved in providing logistical and data management work that will include desk review, training enumerators, field data collection, participation in data analysis and providing support to the report writing process.
The Research Assistant will report to the M&E Officer at Horn Relief.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide logistical support to the survey team by coordinating with partners, Horn Relief field offices and target communities.
* Contribute to detailed survey planning including sampling techniques that take into account the pastoralist’s circumstances.
* Work with the survey team leader to develop detail survey schedules.
* Assist in training and supervising data enumerators and data entry clerks.
* Provide support in preparing survey materials and tools/equipment.
* Prepare study tools with consultant as per the methodology agreed Project monitoring tools and processes.
* Provide ongoing support to the entire survey team.
* Contribute to the processes of report writing.
QUALIFICATION PROFILE:
* Post graduate degree in a social anthropology or related social science. Background in education would be an added advantage.
* At least two years of hands on experience in conducting surveys/assessments.
* Knowledge and/or experience in pastoral livelihoods, education and other related fields.
* Must be experienced in developing and implementing gender sensitive research methodologies.
* Knowledge and experience in survey design, implementation of surveys and statistical data analysis is required.
* Knowledge of the Somali peoples’ socio-economic and cultural dynamics is an added advantage.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications should be submitted no later than 20th February 2011. Horn Relief will conduct interviews on an on-going basis. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Horn Relief is an equal opportunity employer.
Each application should include the following:
* An application letter addressing the selection criteria including how the candidate’s previous experience matches the consultancy objectives as well as his/her interest for the position. It should also indicate the candidate’s availability and consultancy rates. The letter should be no longer than two pages.
* An updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be sent to Horn Relief at vacancies@hornrelief.org with the subject line: “Research Assistant – PSA” or by post to: Horn Relief Kenya – P.O. Box 70331 – 00400 Nairobi, Kenya
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