Junior Research Fellow-IT – Strathmore University – Nairobi

Basic job summary
The holder of this position will be responsible planning, coordinating, and implementing CIPIT’S research projects related to Information Technology in accordance with the University strategy, policy and procedures, and the funder requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Undertake research activities and investigations in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Research Manager and the Director in order to realize the objectives of the research projects.
Work as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on Research Projects, specifically those related to Data Governance, being mutually supportive and covering duties as necessary during colleagues’ absences and at times of additional pressure, as directed.
Responsible for studying the existing policies and procedures in the countries of study that ensure data is used and governed properly.
Convene, facilitate, and support project meetings, both internally at Strathmore and externally with stakeholders
Develop high quality reports, academic papers and journal articles of publishable standard based on the analysis of data and literature with a clear and engaging writing style.
Serve as the project coordinator for some of the projects by convening meetings with partners, collating reports and submitting reports to the donor(s).
Make presentations at national or international conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events of a similar standing and identify ways to disseminate research outputs informally via various forms of public engagement.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Law, or a relevant Social Science.
Proven academic track record and a strong publication record
Experience:
Relevant experience in research in law/policy for ICT, and 2 years relevant working experience or more is preferred.
Experience in establishing and executing data governance or data engagement programs
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in enterprise data management, data governance, and data quality principles and methodologies.

Competencies and Attributes
Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and people and relationships management is required.
Experience in cross collaborating with multiple teams – change management and communications planning and execution expertise is a plus
Demonstrate evidence of ability to understand and manage the research process

Method of Application
Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 31st January 2023.

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