Consultancy-Qualitative Research Facilitators

The International Rescue Committee
(IRC) is a leading humanitarian and development agency, supporting communities
in transition in 40 countries. Simultaneously a global technical leader and
proven implementer, IRC has shaped youth priorities and approaches at the
national level and implemented programs at the community level since its
founding in 1933. IRC has worked in Kenya since 1992, implementing highly
effective programs in youth livelihoods, economic development, women
empowerment, integrated healthcare, and nutrition.

Background

Job Overview/Summary:

The International Rescue Committee
is seeking Qualitative Research Facilitators to work in Nairobi on the second
wave of the Re:BUiLD Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). The facilitators will
support the qualitative evaluation of the Wave 2 RCT intervention that will
commence in July 2024. Re:BUiLD, is a five-year, multi-stakeholder urban
livelihoods program implemented in Kampala and Nairobi providing livelihood
interventions to urban refugees and vulnerable host community members to
enhance their economic self-reliance. The facilitators will be part of the
Re:BUiLD project team under the IRC for a fixed period of one month.

Qualified urban refugees from
all nationalities possessing a refugee ID are strongly encouraged to apply.

Statement of work:

The qualitative facilitators will
be expected to perform the following roles (not limited to):

• Conduct key informant interviews
  with clients to learn about their experience in the program, their business,
  and their business habits
• Translation and transcription as
  required by the research team.
• To carry out other duties as
  assigned and agreed upon with the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate or Diploma in Social
  Sciences or Humanities or any other related field.
• Experience in leading key
  informant interviews and qualitative research. Data collection experience is an
  added advantage
• Experience working with vulnerable
  communities.
• Strong communication and
  report-writing skills.
• Flexible approach to the changing
  nature of work.
• Ability to work effectively both
  independently and within a multicultural team.
• Computer skills, especially Ms.
  Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Applicants able to communicate in
  Swahili, French, Oromo, Somali, Amharic, Arabic, Congolese, Rwandese are
  encouraged to apply.
• All applicants should have Kenya
  Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN.
• Availability: – (1st – 30th August
  2024)

Policies

• Ensure compliance with
  organizational performance standards, code of conduct, and safeguarding policy.
• Adhere to confidentiality
  procedures and policies when collecting, storing, and sharing data.

Deliverables:

a) Qualitative transcripts.

Applications should include:

1. Cover letter containing:

• Prior experience with leading
  qualitative research including key informant interviews
• Languages spoken

2. CV

3. Copy of identification document

4. Copy of KRA pin

Standards of Professional
Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles
outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity,
Service, Accountability and Equity. In accordance with these values, the IRC
operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and
Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity
Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

Gender Equality: IRC is
committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer
benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our
workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and
other encouraging benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC
considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex,
color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or
disability. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview
process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged
to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary
and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that
International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection
with its recruitment processes.