Research Assistant Job UoN

Architecture Jobs, UoN Jobs. Responsible for supporting architectural research, collecting and analysing data, conducting literature reviews, assisting with fieldwork, preparing research materials and reports, and supporting project activities under the supervision of the research team. Requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Architecture, Architectural Studies, Building Science, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.

Job Purpose

Manage mobilities (staff, students and partners) and other project related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate field-based studies, capacity-building sessions, lectures, joint curriculum development activities, workshops, research seminars and orientation programs for students, staff and partners involved in mobility initiatives.
• Support development of knowledge products (policy briefs, newsletters, digital content) including joint dissemination activities with partners (local exhibitions, international toolkits/guidelines).
• Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports including documenting international and local case studies, best practices and lessons learned.
• Promoting visibility of PEARLS project through effective communication strategies using various media channels.
• Assist in project monitoring and evaluation
• Any other project related duties that may be allocated.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or Landscape Architecture or Urban Design/Planning from a university recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
• Demonstrable experience in research project management.

Terms of Employment The successful candidate will be engaged on a full-time basis for a period of six (6) months, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

How to Apply

NOTES:

• Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
• Applications and related documents should be addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
• Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
• The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF to: recruit-radoa926@uonbi.ac.ke