- Research Fellow
- Programme Interns
It links scholars, researchers, opinion leaders and public service functionaries to interact and share ideas. The Forum also facilitates the evolution of a regional community of scholars, activists and institutions, with a shared interest in resolving inter-African development problems.
ARRF wishes to fill the following vacancies at the secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya:
1. Research Fellow
(1 Position)
Initial Contract 18 months, renewable
The Research Fellow will conduct research & analysis and prepare innovative policy recommendations on specific subject(s) within the research/program portfolio assigned to him or her by the Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the ARRF Board. The Fellow will also assist the ARRF CEO to implement the Forum’s overall programs agenda.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Conduct policy research addressing regional development challenges in the East African Community(EAC) leading to publications that meet ARRF quality standards.
- Generate new project ideas on regional integration and development in the EAC.
- Prepare project work plans, carry out the day-to-day management of project activities and participate in project reviews.
- Organize, participate in and/or make presentations at workshops and conferences hosted by ARRF or those to which the Forum is invited;
- Promote and strengthen collaborative ties between ARRF and other research organizations in the EAC and beyond.
- Prepare periodic project progress and status reports (including project performance and evaluation reports) in line with ARRF and donor requirements.
- Respond to external and internal research enquiries.
- Supervise and provide mentorship to junior research/program staff.
- At least a Masters degree in Economics or Economic Policy Analysis/Public Policy/Political Science/Governance/Development Studies or related social sciences.
- Applicants should be citizens of any EAC member state and have at least four (4) years of experience in development policy research, preferably using multi-disciplinary approaches in examining regional development challenges.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a diverse audience of policymakers is essential for this position.
(2 Positions)
The ARRF Internship Programe aims at providing valuable work experience to fresh graduates, holding Bachelors or Masters degrees in the social sciences and with a demonstrated interest in development policy research and analysis.
Interns will be supervised by senior research/program staff for the duration of their internship. The minimum period of internship is three (3) months while the maximum is six (6) months. Those interested in a 6-months internship are preferred. ARRF pays only a modest allowance to cover costs of transportation to and from office. No other remuneration is offered to the program interns.
Qualifications:
- At least a Bachelors degree in Economics or Economic Policy Analysis/Public Policy/Political Science/Governance/Development Studies or related social sciences. A Masters degree in any of these areas will be an added advantage.
- Applicants should be citizens of any EAC member state, as long as they can meet any additional costs of participating in the programme.
- Good interpersonal and writing skills will be added advantages.
Please note those applying for the Internship positions must send, together with the application letter and CV, a one-page (double spaced) Motivation Statement explaining their interest in the programme.
Applications should be sent either by post or e-mail to:
The Chief Executive Officer
African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF)
Hse. No. 305, Mt. View Estate, Off Waiyaki Way
P. 0. Box 57103 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin@arrforum.org
To reach us not later than 15th May 2010
