Research Associate Job UON
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- PhD degree in any of the following areas; Geography, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Sustainable Development or a related field; OR
- A strong Master’s degree in any of the following areas; Geography, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Sustainable Development or a related field;
- Knowledge of water challenges and key debates within the water sector;
- Experience of undertaking high quality research, including qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups);
- Ability to analyse qualitative data from interviews and focus groups;
- Desire to learn and explore new intellectual territory;
- Ability to write high-quality research outputs (including academic papers and reports);
- Motivation and ability to work collaboratively in an international team, including multiple disciplines, cultures, languages and environments;
- Willingness to undertake fieldwork research in Kenya, involving travel to different parts of the country;
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, both oral and written;
- Motivation to work independently.
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How to Apply
Notes:
Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and resume of maximum two pages, giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts;
Applications and related documents should be forwarded 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:
CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 29, 2026
Send your application to recruit-rmrtdooag@uonbi.ac.ke
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