Research and Data analytics Associate – Nairobi

About Voluntās

Voluntās was created from the fundamental belief that all human beings have the inherent right to live a meaningful life. That is why we exist: To realize human potential in all corridors of life – making every workplace, community, and country on the planet full of hope and dignity. Philosophers by heart and advisors by profession, we use our insights to provide evidence-based inspiration, tools and recommendations for our partners around the world.

Voluntās has established offices in Beirut, Copenhagen, Kyiv, Mumbai, Munich, Nairobi, Oslo, and Tunis. We build on a track record of over 250 projects across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, serving more than 120 clients. We advise private and public sector actors, including international organizations, government agencies, civil society and foundations on how to drive a meaningful change in societies and organizations. Our field of expertise is providing fact-based recommendations and policy options grounded in extensive research and data collection in volatile regions and tailored to increase the impact and sustainability of our partners’ efforts. We work on thematic areas such as the environment and climate change, conflict resolution, employment, food security, gender, governance, human rights, migration, political economy, prevention of violent extremism, public health, WASH, and youth. We work closely with local data collection partners to ensure broad coverage across the countries we operate in and that our projects are guided by the needs and perspectives of the communities we serve.

In Kenya, we are seeking a highly motivated individual based in Nairobi to support our projects as a Research and Data analytics Associate. The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation and/or research projects with an international organization, research institute, consultancy, or university. This role plays a critical part in leveraging data to inform evidence-based recommendations, using advanced analytical tools and methods.

Your Ethics

• You put honesty above compassion
• You put self-awareness above self-confidence
• You put facts above assumptions
• You put aspirations and hard work above good intentions

Your Responsibilities

1. Research Design and Analysis

• Design and implement quantitative and qualitative research methodologies design (including scoping, sampling, instrument development, and analytical frameworks) to support program monitoring, evaluations, and impact assessments.
• Design and implement research methodologies using tools such as STATA, SPSS, or R for statistical analysis and Python for advanced analytics where applicable.
• Support the coordination of data collection.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data used in reporting and decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Mentor junior staff on data cleaning, analysis, and visualization techniques.

2. Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop clear and visually engaging reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings to partners and high-level clients.

• Draft and present clear policy and/or program recommendations

• Act as a focal point for communication with local partners and key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective project implementation.

  3. Project and Team Management

• Manage projects collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, ensuring timely and successful delivery.

• Acting as a focal point with our local partners and key stakeholders

• Supporting and mentoring junior staff based across different offices

• Support business development activities, including proposal writing and identifying new opportunities.

Main Competencies

• Demonstrated experience with data management and statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, or R)
• Familiarity with data visualization (Excel, Tableau, or PowerBI)
• Intellectual curiosity and inquisitiveness
• Results- and quality-oriented mindset
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• High level of personal initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Excellent written and spoken English. Fluency in Arabic would be advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Masters in statistics, economics, political science, sociology, international development, law, or relevant field

Advantages

• Proven experience in supporting monitoring and evaluation activities as part of larger bi- and multilateral donor programs
• Knowledge of research methods for social science (sampling, weighting, data cleaning and management, descriptive statistics, inference analysis)