Tuesday, April 2, 2013

African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF) Research Fellow and Consultants Jobs in Kenya

The African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and development issues confronting policy - makers and societies in Eastern Africa. 

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, researchers and institutions, with a shared interest in resolving inter-African development problems in partnership with various organizations, including the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).
 
ARRF wishes to fill the following positions:
 
(A) Full-Time Research Fellow

Initial Contract: 1 Year, 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.
 
For detailed Job Description for the above position, please visit our website at www.arrforum.org.
 
Qualifications and Experience:
 
We are looking for an East African Community (EAC) Citizen with an advanced degree (Masters/PhD) in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Political Science/Governance or related Social Sciences and a strong research background. 

He/she should have at least four (4) years experience in conducting multi-disciplinary research at a regional level, preferably within Eastern Africa. 

Those with experience in resource mobilization for financing of research projects will have an added advantage. 

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
To apply, please send an application letter, together with current CV, giving names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least two (2) referees.
 
(B) Consultants for the following tasks:

(i) Content editing of papers on Elections and State Stability in Africa;
 
(ii) Content editing of papers on The Prospective East African Community (EAC) Monetary Union;
 
For detailed Terms of Reference (TORs), please visit our website at www.arrforum.org
 
To apply for these roles, please send an application letter, together with current CV, giving names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least two (2) referees.
 
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. O. Box 57103 - 00200 
Nairobi, Kenya
 
Email: applications@arrforum.org
 
To reach us not later than 19th April, 2013.