Research Assistant Job in Kenya - UNES

UNES Consultancy invites suitably qualified persons to support in a Value Chain Market Research Study in five selected counties of Nairobi, Mombasa, Nandi, Kisumu and Embu under the Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP).

Position: Research Assistant
 
Reference Number: UNES/CONS/ ASDSP/03/16  
 
Duration of Contract: 3 Months

Reporting to: Consultancy Manager. 

The duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Attending training sessions
  • Field visits for data collection
  • Electronic data collection and transmission using tablet or smart phone
  • Any other duty assigned by the Consultancy Manager
Job Specification
  • Minimum Diploma in  Agriculture / Horticulture / Environmental Science / Home Economics / Business Administration / Engineering, Agri-business Management / Economics / Development Studies / Resource Management or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Possess basic knowledge in computer applications including use of smart phones.
  • Must have demonstrable experience in data collection.
  • Must be able to Communicate in both English and Kiswahili
  • Possess good knowledge of one of the target counties and have been a resident for a while.
Applicants interested in the above positions should submit the following:
 
1. Application letter detailing why they want to be considered for the position and the preferred county.
 
2. Detailed CV including at minimum:
  • Biographical data including: Full names, current mailing address, current telephone contacts, email address and Current County of residence.
  • Employment history to date.  Ensure that specific start and end dates are included.
  • Educational history to date, clearly detailing the program, certificate obtained, and completion date.
  • Names of 3 referees.
3. Copies of ALL Academic and Professional Certificates. 
 
4. Completed Personal Data Form (Found in our website –www.unes.co.ke). 
 
5. Indicate the Job Reference Number and the County of Interest on the Envelope. 
 
All applications should be done strictly through E-Mail address indicated below or through any other fastest means possible.

 The same should reach the undersigned on or before April 7, 2016.

Consultancy & Partnerships Manager
UNES Limited
P.O.Box 68241-00200
Nairobi 

Email to unesconsultancy@uonbi.ac.ke

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

UNES is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities meeting the indicated criteria are encouraged to apply