Research Manager

 The position is based at one of our regional hubs in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal or South Africa. We’re also open to exceptional applicants from elsewhere in Africa.

The successful candidate will join CfA’s transnational CivicSignal research team, which drives analysis of the continent’s media ecosystem and emerging civic technology sector. You will be part of a multinational and multilingual team that uses natural language processing (NLP) and machine intelligence tools and digital surveys/analysis to create research reports and datasets for a global audience and international institutional partners. 

Candidates must have demonstrable experience in managing research teams, in planning and coordinating the execution of data-driven digital research projects, and transforming the research insights into publishable formats.

The ideal applicant is fluent in English. Additional proficiency in international languages such as French and/or Arabic would be an advantage.

Required: minimum requirements include:

• Evidence of managing a substantive research project, or research team.
• Experience in building design approaches and methodologies for research teams, and a familiarity with taxonomies and schema that inform research projects. 
• Strong analytical and logical skills, with a demonstrable track record translating data into actionable insights.
• An understanding of media ecosystems and economies and/or digital advocacy and/or digital civic engagement.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research insights and shape research proposals.
• Meticulous eye for detail to ensure data integrity and analytical precision.
• The ability to collaborate with a diverse set of multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Experience in working with remote, distributed teams with agile methodologies.
• Previous experience of contributing to reports and research publications
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with good prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal instruction in a teamwork environment
• Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• High professional standards and ethics

Preferred: candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• Competence in open source intelligence (OSINT) research techniques, including data scraping, data mining and other intelligence gathering techniques.
• Competence in computational linguistics, natural language processing (NLP), and specifically the  methodologies and tools offered by the MediaCloud.org platform.
• Multiple languages, such as French, Arabic and other languages spoken in Africa.

Language and Location Requirements:

• Location: Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal or South Africa. Exceptional candidates from elsewhere in Africa will be considered.
• International Languages: English
• Preferred but not required: Arabic, French, KiSwahili or any other major language spoken in Africa.

About the Role:

The successful candidates will join CfA’s CivicSignal Research team, managing, conducting and publishing research projects focussed on African media ecosystems. Previous research partners included the Global Disinformation Index Media Market Analysis for South Africa and Kenya, as well as several Reuters Institute Digital News Reports.

Fundamentally, CivicSignal addresses issues and topics that impact democracies and civil society, seeking to provide the data and analysis necessary for government and citizens to make informed decisions. The projects range across a broad spectrum, including internal and external mis/disinformation, media sustainability, monitoring of hate speech and xenophobia, and general media ecosystem mapping.

As part of a multinational team within a growing organisation, you must be agile and able to thrive in a multicultural environment. You will need to work easily with people from different backgrounds who may speak different languages. 

Responsibilities: Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Setting the research agenda, overseeing research projects, and coordinating and managing the research team
• Standardising research methodologies/taxonomies/schema, research approaches and documentation according to international benchmarks. 
• Ensuring research outcomes are aligned with organisational goals and lead to meaningful outcomes.
• Designing, and reporting on, research projects for external and internal partners.
• Collaborating with the CfA tech and data teams to ensure that CivicSignal is in sync with larger organisational goals.
• Work proactively and think critically to help improve data and research capabilities in CfA’s research department.
• Liaise with the Senior Programme Manager for our Engagement and CivicSignal teams,  to coordinate report launches and related events. 

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
• A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
• A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.

How to apply:

Please fill in this form by 15 April 2022. Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis.

More information: https://opportunities.codeforafrica.org/2022/03/04/research-manager-steer-the-work-of-cfas-investigative-researchers-and-analysts/ 

Judge of the Court of Appeal

 

Functions of the Judge of the Court of Appeal:

A Judge of the Court of Appeal shall serve in the Court of Appeal of Kenya. The

function and jurisdiction of the Court is provided for under Article 164 (3)

(a) and (b) of the Constitution, namely;

1.       To hear appeal from the High Court and,

2.       To hear appeals from any other court or Tribunal as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.

Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal, the applicant

must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in Article 166 (2) (a)

(b)and (c) as read with Sub Article (4) (a) (b) and (c) of the Constitution,

namely:

1.       Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Commonlaw jurisdiction;

2.       (a) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a superior court judge;

 

Or

(b) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;

 

Or

 

(c) Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs 2 (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; and

 

(d) Possess the experience required under paragraph 2 (a),(b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction; and

3.       Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).

 

In addition, the applicants should demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment, wide breath of both legal and life experience and demonstrable commitment to public and community service.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their application by:

1.       Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the Commission’s jobs portal: https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/

Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application:

 

i)                    A letter of Application,

ii)                   A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, summarizing the applicant’s biodata including, background information such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity, involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including financial contribution to political party/parties (if any), criminal record and legal education, legal practice /engagement for the last five (5) years,

iii)                 Names of three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment,

iv)                 Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photograph,

v)                   Five (5) samples of any professional writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored,

vi)                 Declaration of income and liabilities as at the time of making the application, using the prescribed forms. The Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities Form JSC 2b can be downloaded from the JSC website – www.jsc.go.ke –Careers.

Public officers should attach copies of returns of declarations of income, asset and liabilities for the last three declarations. Those in private practice should attach audited accounts and tax returns for the last three (3) years.

vii)               Certified copies of testimonials, professional certificates, academic transcripts and certificate of admission to the roll of Advocates.

viii)              Completed Application for Employment Form – JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) which can be downloaded from the JSC website – www.jsc.go.ke – Careers.

 

2.       Applicants are also required to forward one (1) hard copy of the completed Application for Employment Form including copies of all attachments cited above to:

THE SECRETARY,

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION,

Commission Offices: Kenya Reinsurance Plaza, Podium Floor,

Taifa Road, Nairobi.

3.       Shortlisted candidates will be required to carry the following documents during the interview:

i)                    Valid original clearance certificates from the following bodies during the interview:-

a)       Kenya Revenue Authority,

b)      Higher Education Loans Board,

c)       Law Society of Kenya,

d)      Directorate of Criminal Investigations,

e)      Advocates Complaints Commission,

f)        Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and

g)       A recognized Credit Reference Bureau.

ii)                   Original testimonials, professional certificates, academic transcripts and certificate of admission to the roll of Advocates.

The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 4TH APRIL, 2022 AT 5.00 P.M.

More more details visit: https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/