Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Scope of work
The successful candidate will be expected to be available immediately and for the duration of the project. The work will involve travel to various counties in Kenya which are among the study areas. The lead consultant will be expected to: develop mixed methods research tools, undertake training for research assistants, conduct pretest, analyse primary data collected by research assistants, research and analyze the existing secondary data on the topic, develop a first draft based on the collected data, conduct validation meetings, incorporate feedback from stakeholders, develop and submit the final draft report. The Lead Consultant should have previous experience in undertaking research, the ability to work rapidly and in coordination with the research team.

3. Specific tasks and deliverables
Phase one: Conducting a desk research for the study by use of secondary data
Phase two: Developing methodology by using data collection tools that shall involve both the qualitative (questionnaires and key informant interviews) and quantitative data. Developing tools and training for research assistants and conducting pre-test exercises.
Phase three: Collection of quantitative and qualitative data using inferential and descriptive tools of data collection
Phase four: Analysis of the data based on the findings from the collection of data conducted. The data analyzed shall be findings from both the qualitative and quantitative data collection. A draft report shall be written and drafted.
Phase five: Verification and validation of findings collected and analyzed so as to inform the outcomes of the study findings.
Phase six: A final report shall be written and drafted. The output of the consultancy will be the Final Research Report in English.
4. Duration of the assignment
The assignment is scheduled to take 20 working days per month i.e. between the date of signing the Agreement between HAART Kenya and the awarded Consultant and the date of provision of the final report.

Experience and Qualification
• The ideal candidate(s) should possess post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline such as, Sociology, Psychology, Community development, Peace and security, Migration or any relevant social science discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in conducting research with a strong bias on migration.
• Experience in working with migrants.
• Demonstrate track record of delivering migration programs. The consultant should provide evidence of previous works in similar assignments.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili language.
• Be able to work independently within stipulated timelines.
• For consultancy firms, one should have a legal status, a company profile, and tax registration.

Key Skills and Competences
• A solid understanding of best practices in research, data collection, management and analysis.
• Ability to interact and have good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to package information, make good presentations to meet the needs of the audience
• Ability to adapt to emerging situations and coordinate different teams working on the research.
This ToR summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract or an agreement of service. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Job application procedure
At HAART we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
No Fee Charged
HAART does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training)
Interested candidates should send their application letter, CV, testimonials and certificates by COB Wednesday, 24th August 2022 to hr@haartkenya.org. The subject of the email should read RESEARCH LEAD CONSULTANT.

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