Research Assistant II (Temporary Position)
2026-03-26T12:00:44+00:00
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
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TEMPORARY
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit, Farming & Outdoors
2026-04-03T17:00:00+00:00
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Overall Purpose:
Provide support in preparation, collection, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data related to honey production, certification systems, and community engagement.
Specific Duties:
- Support design and implementation of research protocols, questionnaires, and surveys.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection in the Mau Forest region (interviews, focus groups, household surveys, etc.).
- Perform data entry, cleaning, and statistical/qualitative analysis.
- Draft technical notes, reports, and presentations.
- Contribute to stakeholder workshops and capacity-building activities.
- Assist in logistical arrangements for field missions and training sessions.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and data protection regulations.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Rural Development, Community Development, Sociology, Geography, or related fields.
- At least 1 year of relevant field experience in data collection and/or community development.
- Strong skills in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, NVivo, or similar).
- Strong communication and writing skills in English.
- Ability and willingness to spend significant time in the field.
- Familiarity with Excel and MS Word.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Capacity to work independently and in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.
- Sensitivity to local cultures and community dynamics.
Reporting:
Reports to the Visiting Scientist.
- Support design and implementation of research protocols, questionnaires, and surveys.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection in the Mau Forest region (interviews, focus groups, household surveys, etc.).
- Perform data entry, cleaning, and statistical/qualitative analysis.
- Draft technical notes, reports, and presentations.
- Contribute to stakeholder workshops and capacity-building activities.
- Assist in logistical arrangements for field missions and training sessions.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and data protection regulations.
- Strong skills in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, NVivo, or similar).
- Strong communication and writing skills in English.
- Ability and willingness to spend significant time in the field.
- Familiarity with Excel and MS Word.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Capacity to work independently and in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.
- Sensitivity to local cultures and community dynamics.
- Diploma in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Rural Development, Community Development, Sociology, Geography, or related fields.
- At least 1 year of relevant field experience in data collection and/or community development.
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Vacancy title:
Research Assistant II (Temporary Position)
[Type: TEMPORARY, Industry: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Category: Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit, Farming & Outdoors]
Jobs at:
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 3 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Overall Purpose:
Provide support in preparation, collection, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data related to honey production, certification systems, and community engagement.
Specific Duties:
- Support design and implementation of research protocols, questionnaires, and surveys.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection in the Mau Forest region (interviews, focus groups, household surveys, etc.).
- Perform data entry, cleaning, and statistical/qualitative analysis.
- Draft technical notes, reports, and presentations.
- Contribute to stakeholder workshops and capacity-building activities.
- Assist in logistical arrangements for field missions and training sessions.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and data protection regulations.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Rural Development, Community Development, Sociology, Geography, or related fields.
- At least 1 year of relevant field experience in data collection and/or community development.
- Strong skills in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, NVivo, or similar).
- Strong communication and writing skills in English.
- Ability and willingness to spend significant time in the field.
- Familiarity with Excel and MS Word.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Capacity to work independently and in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.
- Sensitivity to local cultures and community dynamics.
Reporting:
Reports to the Visiting Scientist.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: associate degree
Job application procedure
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Deadline: 3 April 2026
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