Senior Researcher 369 views4 applications

Horizon Institute is looking to hire an experienced senior researcher to work on Horizon’s diverse range of substantive projects on justice, human rights and governance.

Period: 3 to 6 months (with the possibility of extension);

Start Date: 25 November 2019 and if possible earlier;

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with travel to Somaliland). We will also consider outstanding applicants who can work remotely on a part-time basis;

Salary and Benefits: Horizon offers competitive rates with regard to remuneration and benefits. A return flight to Nairobi will be provided and all travel related to work will be covered.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Senior Researcher will be expected to:

• Research, monitor and document areas of research by collecting and analysing information from a wide variety of sources, including international and local media; local, regional and international NGOs; the public and open source information, depending on the research assignment;
• Write accurate, unbiased, comprehensive and timely reports and other documents that include policy recommendations relevant to the intended audience of the research area;
• Write reports and other documents including, but not limited to, op-eds, press releases, briefing memos and other material to disseminate research findings and policy recommendations;
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to promote reports and documents produced from research;
• Travel within Somaliland and in the region as required to conduct research;
• Oversee the work of any Research Assistant assigned to the same research projects;
• Deliver outputs in a timely manner.

 

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who are excellent writers, with considerable experience as field researchers, who require minimal supervision and who can lead a team of researchers independently. Applicants should show proven interest in human rights and issues related to justice and a track record as researchers who have written widely. They should also have:

Essential

• A degree in law, international relations, or similar;
• A postgraduate qualification;
• At least 7-8 years of work experience;
• Fluency in English;
• Substantial previous research and writing experience;
• A demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the areas in which Horizon works.
• Confidence with Microsoft Office (including Excel);

Desired

• Experience working in developing countries and with human rights groups;
• Experience with data analysis or survey design.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit an application to [email protected] with the subject heading “Senior Researcher” by Friday, 8 November 2019, enclosing a one-page cover letter and a CV.