About the Role<\/p>\n
\tThe Senior Project Associate role and tasks will be dedicated to Busara\u2019s Social Cohesion portfolio. The role focuses on leading a series of multi-method research activities and capacity building engagements with civil society organizations (CSOs) and government agencies in East Africa. The aim is to develop a deep understanding of the drivers of civic engagement behaviors and how such knowledge can be effectively leveraged by CSOs and government agencies to promote greater social cohesion, civic engagement, and participation across the region. The Senior Project Associate will also lead the development, testing and continuous management of several tools aimed at supporting the work of the portfolio and will also be in charge of strategically managing capacity strengthening activities across the region.
\n\tAs primary project manager for dedicated external Busara project(s), the Senior Project Associate quickly gains expert understanding of complex challenges and uses all tools at their disposal to execute engagements to the highest possible standard, with careful consideration of timing and budget. The Senior Project Associate develops creative and rigorous solutions to client and partner needs and manages both internal and external relationships with strategic foresight and professionalism.
\n\tSenior Project Associates liaise with the Projects Division and other Busara teams and are expected to coordinate and manage staff effectively, bringing additional seniority and strategic oversight to project design and stakeholder management.<\/p>\n
CORE PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
\tThe Senior Project Associate will work closely with Busara offices and directly with academic researchers and advisory clients to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n
Research Design & Implementation<\/p>\n
\tLead end-to-end research activities, including research design, literature reviews, qualitative interviews, data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination.
\n\tDesign and implement rigorous mixed-method research frameworks tailored to Busara\u2019s work in social cohesion.
\n\tLead the facilitation of workshops with high-level stakeholders to co-design interventions using evidence and research from relevant project data and existing literature.
\n\tContribute to the design, execution, and dissemination of Busara Social Cohesion research projects.
\n\tDeveloping and implementing strategies to ensure research produced is used by key stakeholder groups and is impactful.<\/p>\n
Capacity Strengthening & Training<\/p>\n
\tLead the design and implementation of training curricula and evaluation frameworks for CSOs and partner organizations.
\n\tSupport other Associates and Analysts with training delivery and facilitation.
\n\tBuild the capacity of civil society and public sector actors to apply behavioral insights and research findings in their programmatic work.
\n\tLead the development, testing and dissemination of capacity strengthening tools\/ products.<\/p>\n
Project & Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
\tPlan, manage, and execute external and internal engagements independently from start to finish with limited supervision.
\n\tServe as the primary point of contact for clients and partners; effectively manage stakeholder needs through proactive communication and troubleshooting.
\n\tBuild and maintain relationships within the broader stakeholder and funder ecosystem, and stay abreast of developments that affect Busara\u2019s approach to social cohesion.
\n\tManage and coordinate team members on activities across the region.
\n\tProvide regular, timely updates to other team members and project leadership.
\n\tWork closely with finance teams to ensure timely compliance with funder requirements, project budgets and other financial matters.
\n\tAssume responsibility for project timelines, deliverables, reports, and staffing.
\n\tContribute to project onboarding and offboarding for knowledge management purposes.
\n\tLead or support other Associates to fulfill research and engagement requirements.
\n\tPerform any other duties as may be assigned by the project supervisor.<\/p>\n
CORE ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
In addition to project responsibilities, Senior Project Associates carry the following organizational responsibilities to ensure a healthy and high-functioning organization:<\/p>\n
\tWork with the Associate team to conduct goal-setting exercises, objectives and key results (OKRs), and team-building events.
\n\tContribute to and lead skills-building workshops for Associate and Analyst teams.
\n\tCommunicate across organizational teams to foster a cohesive and functional organizational culture.
\n\tComplete required focus contracts, performance reviews, and progress snapshots.
\n\tAssist with and champion internal initiatives where necessary.
\n\tServe as mentors to Analysts and Officers, modelling professional and intellectual excellence.
\n\tServe on internal committees when required.<\/p>\n
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience<\/p>\n
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
\tExisting work authorization in Kenya or currently living or willing to relocate to Kenya.
\n\tAt least 7 years experience in social cohesion, peacebuilding, civic engagement, governance or a closely related field.
\n\tDemonstrated experience with organizational training and\/or capacity building for civil society and\/ or public sector actors.
\n\tExcellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
\n\tExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders across cultures and sectors.
\n\tStrong individual and group-based facilitation skills, and confident oral presentation abilities.
\n\tAbility to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations and institutional donors.
\n\tExcellent organizational and project management skills, including experience managing complex multi-stakeholder projects.
\n\tFlexible and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
\n\tAbility to execute projects while maintaining a global focus and contributing to institutional strategy and planning.<\/p>\n
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/p>\n
\tPrior experience writing policy briefs or research communications for non-technical audiences.
\n\tExperience managing or mentoring staff in a research or consulting setting.
\n\tFamiliarity with behavioral science research methodologies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
\n\tFamiliarity with quantitative analysis tools such as STATA or R, and data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO.
\n\tPrior experience working with or within civil society organizations or government agencies in East Africa.
\n\tAdvanced degree in social sciences, public policy, development studies, or a related field.
\n\tExperience managing the development of products\/ tools for capacity strengthening.<\/p>\n
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