National qualitative research consultant

UNICEF is seeking a qualitative research consultant based in Kenya to co-lead a study investigating the long-term and intergenerational effects of the Cash Transfer for Orphan and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) programme. The consultant will focus on Life Histories and Key Informant Interviews, collaborating closely with other study team members to analyze data and produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Review programme documents and related literature and prepare inception mission including observation checklist and methodology for inception workshop.
• Co-develop final study design and protocol; prepare guides for Life Histories and Key Informant Interviews; coordinate ethical review process.
• Conduct training of local data collection team and supervise data collection for Life Histories and Key Informant Interviews including transcription monitoring.
• Conduct coding and analysis of transcripts from Life Histories and Key Informant Interviews; triangulate findings with other study components; draft report sections and co-draft other chapters.
• Present findings during validation workshop with UNICEF Kenya and Government partners; co-draft final report and prepare policy brief and presentation.
• Co-draft manuscript for journal submission in collaboration with study team.

Requirements

• Education in Sociology, anthropology, public/social policy, public health, education or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in qualitative research and evaluation in Kenya.
• Demonstrated experience with fieldwork and qualitative data collection in Kenya.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English and Swahili.
• Excellent qualitative analytical skills and writing skills.
• Expertise in designing, conducting and analysing Life Histories interviews.
• Ability to organize own work and to carry out a research project with limited supervision according to deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a research team in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Desirable: Expertise in triangulation of results from multi-method study design.
• Desirable: Research experience on social protection, including in Kenya.
• Desirable: Research experience on child and adolescent health, education, protection outcomes.

Skills

• Qualitative Research
• Qualitative Data Collection
• Fieldwork in Kenya
• Life Histories Interviewing
• Qualitative Analysis
• Report Writing
• Research Project Management
• Multi-method Study Design
• Triangulation of Results
• Social Protection Research
• Child and Adolescent Health Research
• Public Health Research
• Social Policy
• Team Collaboration
• English Writing
• Swahili Communication

Languages

English, Swahili