Specific responsibilities would include:
Support research delivery on two large projects including sample selection, and research tool development (survey and interview guides)
Support the training and management of enumeration teams working on KDI research-related work in the neighborhoods we are active
Support data collection and management and general research protocols, ethics, and overall project management timelines for KDI projects
Conduct qualitative, quantitative and spatial data analysis
Contribute to the production of high-quality research outputs such as reports, working papers, editorials (blogs, podcasts, op-eds), conference papers and peer peer-reviewed publications
Participate in stakeholder meetings as required
Support project adherence to research protocols including design, data management, protocols, ethics, and overall timelines and deadlines
Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to academic and nonacademic audiences, nationally and internationally
Desired Profile
Experience and affinity with the mission of KDI to work towards justice in the built environment
At least a Master's degree
4+ years of relevant experience across some combination of the non-profit, international development, academia, design, planning, and research sectors
Education or equivalent qualification/comparable experience preferred in one of the following fields: urban design, spatial planning, environmental sciences, water management, anthropology, human geography, public health, or a relevant social science
Strong experience in qualitative or quantitative collection and data analysis strongly preferred
Expertise in one or more of the following topics: urban resilience, adaption planning, justice in the built environment, climate, health, urban nature, infrastructure planning, mobility, inclusive design
Evidence of Experience in writing research outputs
Evidence of engagement with multiple stakeholders, including international and local academic researchers, NGO partners, and community participants
Fluency in Swahili preferred
Advanced skills in analytical tools MaxQDA or Dedoose, Excel, SPSS preferred