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Mapping research and innovation in the Republic of Kenya

The Government of Kenya recognizes science, technology and innovation (STI) as the key enabler of its long-term national plan, Kenya Vision 2030, and is committed to harnessing STI for the achievement of the Sustainable  Development Goals (SDGs). 

Kenya has made tremendous efforts in strengthening its STI system, which is based on a strong historical foundation spanning over 100 years, and has become one of the most innovative countries in the sub-Sahara region. Policy and legal frameworks as well as a number of policy instruments are in place to support the country’s transformation towards ‘a newly industrializing, middle-income country providing a high-quality of life to all its citizens’. The recently drafted Kenya STI Policy 2020–2030 and Kenya STI for SDGs Roadmap are important milestones in taking the endeavour one step further.

National expenditure on research is

of GDP against the target of 2%

With a view to supporting these efforts and strengthening evidence-based decision-making, UNESCO has analysed the Kenyan STI system and proposed several recommendations to stimulate the country’s use of STI in driving national development, addressing current development challenges, and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs.

Policy-makers, academics and the private sector, as well as intergovernmental and non-governmental communities, are all invited to use the information collected and collaborate on implementing the recommendations to unlock Kenya’s full potential for a sustainable and innovation-driven future.

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Upon its creation, KEMRI immediately incorporated and consolidated research activities of the defunct East African Medical Council including the naming of the various units and centres. The naming of KEMRI Centres emerged based on the need for a focus on specific health conditions as well as type of research to be conducted. This has evolved over the years based on the need to realign and harmonize with National and International trends in health research as well as with programs of major collaborative partners. Currently, KEMRI has 15 research centers with state of the art research facilities and laboratories spread throughout Kenya. Although the Centres have evolved to encompass emerging research needs, they were created based on research areas of expertise. Over the years, KEMRI has developed a critical mass of highly skilled scientists and technical staff to enable it conduct competitive research ranking it as a leading center of excellence in research for health in Africa and globally. Within the Health Sector, KEMRI is responsible for providing leadership in health research & development, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options and monitoring and assessing health trends as well as dealing with trans-boundary threats and disease outbreaks. The Institute further continues to be responsive to the challenges of emerging and re-emerging diseases, including Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), communicable conditions and bio-terrorism. In addition, the Institute established the KEMRI Graduate School of Health Research that offers courses which are research oriented and geared towards solving national, regional and global health problems. By combining the academic, research, and training capacity available in KEMRI, the Graduate School provides a very fertile academic and research environment for young scientists in particular, to carry out research on the current pressing health issues in the world today. Other field stations and Research Units established in collaboration with various partners are located in Kericho, Kombewa, Kwale, Salgaa, Mwea, Kirinyaga, Msambweni, Malindi, Mtwapa and Taita Taveta. The Institute’s activities are further organized into three (3) main thematic areas namely; 1. Research & Development 2.Capacity Building 3.Training, and Products & Services. Research activities are organized, coordinated and conducted under seven Research Programmes.

KEMRI'S ROLE IN HUMAN HEALTH RESEARCH

Research for human health in the devolved system of Government in Kenya. In contributing towards realization of Equitable, Affordable and Quality Health Care of the Highest Standard as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Country’s blue print, Vision 2030 and Universal Health Coverage (UHC), KEMRI has developed a comprehensive framework, under which the Institute is carrying out research, capacity building, innovation and service delivery in the country’s 47 Counties. This framework provides seven clusters that are already playing a pivotal role in planning and implementation of research projects and programmes which will translate science to policy formulation, facilitate training and expansion of best practices for service delivery.

Through the clusters, KEMRI has established partnerships and collaborations with both the National and County Governments to address priority local health research agendas and where necessary establish new Research Centres, Units or Stations.

The coordinating stations for the clusters work with County and National Governments on health issues that are specific and relevant to the County Governments.

KEMRI'S ROLE IN HEALTH RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

The National Strategic Focus for Health Research and Development.

In setting up strategies for human health research, it is mandatory that international standards for improvements are observed. This ensures quality research that is approached from a global perspective. The strategy not only strengthens human health research but also involves improved research standards and strengthened capacity. Health policies and practices should be informed by the best research evidence. Investments in health research are generally not sufficient and that traditionally, research is often not focused on priority health problems. At the same time research often does not reflect best practices in terms of ethical review and public accountability. Therefore, it is KEMRI’s strategy, that human health research should be organized and managed in a systematic and comprehensive manner, and efforts to improve health based on evidence from research. The Institute’s strategy addresses the need for integration, networking with stakeholders/partners to produce evidence and tools for improving health.

This is premised on the fact that complex and emerging health challenges demand a proactive and innovative approach. Kenya has several issues that influence the burden of disease. These include, but not limited to human resource capacity, skills, and limited financial resources among others. This leads to dependence on development assistance. In view of this, the Institute has continued to engage National and County governments and other local entities with the aim to increase funding for research.

KEMRI'S ROLE IN HEALTH SECTOR

KEMRI’s role in the Health sector can be categorized into; conducting high quality research that informs evidence based policy, translating research into best practices, capacity building and service delivery for human health.

The Kenyan Government has committed to increase research funding through enactment of the Science Technology and Innovation Act of 2013 which provides for an allocation of up to 2% GDP to research and development. This provides an opportunity for scientific solutions directly targeting Kenya’s health agenda, as part of this allocation trickles down to fund the health research agenda.

Kenya’s vision 2030 goal for the health sector is to “provide equitable and affordable healthcare at the highest affordable standard to citizens”. The national development agenda (Chapter four of the Constitution on the Bill of rights) places a heavy responsibility on the health sector to ensure that citizens secure equitable, affordable and quality health care of the highest standard.

This responsibility is in recognition that a healthy human resource base is pivotal for enhanced national competitiveness, economic growth and development.

It is in this regard that KEMRI as the research arm of the Ministry of Health conduct research for health that facilitate the translation of this goal into reality by ensuring science innovates and informs practical applications to enhance human health

KEMRI'S CONTRIBUTION TO RESEARCH FOR HEALTH CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

KEMRI’s Contribution to Research for Health Capacity Development in Africa

Over the years, KEMRI has been in the fore-front in the region in the dissemination of research findings through the East African Health Research Commission and a change to KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH) and the African Journal of Health Sciences (AJHS).

KEMRI also hosts several regional programmes for the promotion of health in Africa. These include;

• School-based Parasite Control in Africa (in collaboration with partners)
• Laboratory Training on the Control of Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases in Africa.
• Africa Regional Offices for Drugs for Neglected Diseases (DNDi)
• International Union against TB and Lung Diseases
• International Union against Cancers, Climate Change and Health.
• East Africa Public Health Laboratory Network
• Third Country Training Blood Safety/Parasitic Infections

KEMRI’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The UN General Assembly of 25th September 2015 adopted the 2030 Development Agenda titled: “Transforming our World”. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlines seventeen (17) goals associated with 169 targets. The production of knowledge for decision making is instrumental in progressively realizing the Right to “highest attainable standard of physical and mental health” as espoused in SDG 3- Good health and well-being. The norms and guidelines for global health are detailed in SDG 3 targets: achieving Universal Health Care, through health systems that are adequately resourced and staffed, and guarantees protection against financial risk, access to quality essential health care services, sexual and reproductive health care, and essential medicines for all. Among the thirteen targets identified for implementation in this goal are; Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non-communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all. Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing States. Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks

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Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP)

Project summary 

The Kenya Climate-Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP) is a Kenya Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives project funded by the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The overall goal of the KCSAP project is, “to increase agricultural productivity and build resilience to climate change risks in the targeted smallholder farming and pastoral communities in Kenya, and in the event of an eligible crisis or emergency, to provide an immediate and effective response”. To meet this goal, the ILRI Mazingira is leading a collaboration within the KCSAP project to up-scale climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices to support smallholder farmers to adopt integrated climate-smart Technology, Innovation and Management Practices (TIMPs). The project aims to achieve “triple wins” from CSA based on the implementation of the TIMPs to increase productivity, adaptation, and mitigation (reduced GHG emission intensity, i.e. GHG emission per product). ILRI Mazingira is particularly focused on evaluating GHG emission indicators (i.e., baseline productivity and GHG emission intensities), as well as the effects of TIMPs adoption on GHG emission indicators for the important crops (sorghum, millet, cassava) and livestock (dairy) value chains in Kenya. ILRI Mazingira is collaborating with Rothamsted Research (UK), Cool Farm Tool, and U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to execute project objectives. 

Objectives 

Within the KCSAP project, ILRI Mazingira aims to develop survey methods to reliably estimate GHG emission indicators and achieve the following objectives: 

• Generate baseline estimates of GHG emission indicators (i.e. GHG emission intensities) for KCSAP 
•  Evaluate the effect(s) of TIMPs adoption on GHG emission indicators 
• If possible, use the methods developed as a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tool for assessing the progress of TIMPs toward meeting KCSAP objectives. 

Methods 

 To achieve the above objectives, ILRI Mazingira will: 

• Determine methods for verifying and measuring GHG emission indicators for selected commodity values chains based on international best practices to establish GHG emission indicators  
• Undertake primary and secondary data collections and establish baseline GHG emission indicators for selected commodity value chains that did not adopt TIMPs and that adopted TIMPs 
• Analyze collected data 
• Upscaling collected data and model effects of TIMPS adoption on GHG emission indicators 
• Hold stakeholder workshops to validate findings and build stakeholders’ capacity for the collection of data to determine GHG emissions indicators 

Outcomes 

• Baseline data on productivity and GHG emission indicators for important crop (sorghum, millet, cassava) and livestock (dairy) value chains in multiple counties in Kenya 
• Collect and analyze data on the mitigation potential (i.e. reduction in GHG emission intensities) of adoption of TIMPS on selected value chains 
• Modelling and upscaling of baseline GHG emission indicators and TIMPS adoption using modelling tools such as GLEAM-i and Cool Farm Tool for selected value chains 
• Conduct stakeholder feedback workshop to validate and build capacity for the adoption of TIMPS practices 
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HIV remains a global pandemic, with 37 million infected. An excess of new infections occur in sub-Saharan Africa.  Hearteningly, it is estimated that the scale-up of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has averted 2 million HIV infections and 300,000 deaths since the results of three randomized controlled trials in sub-Saharan Africa proved the efficacy of VMMC in reducing HIV transmission in 2006.

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From 2010-2015, Bailey led country-wide scale-up with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Throughout that time, Bailey’s program in Kenya supported and graduated 5 MS and 7 PhD students. Results of this research have global reach, informing several of the World Health Organization guidelines for VMMC practice and scale up.

Over the years, 30 MPH students have completed their global health practicum through our Kenya program. Importantly, Bailey’s research in Kenya has provided a platform for other SPH faculty to conduct research successfully in Kenya.

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Violence against women is endemic across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, 47 percent of women aged 15-49 have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lives, with most violence among ever-married women occurring at the hands of a current or former partner. Among adolescent girls 15-19 years, 35 percent report having experienced physical or sexual violence. Physical and sexual violence that occurs in during youth is associated with a wide variety of adverse outcomes, including increased HIV/AIDS risks, physical harm, and decreased psychosocial wellbeing and educational attainment. Moreover, these harms and risks increase as the number or severity of violence increases.

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Evidence based research & awareness.

ICRF’s mission is devoted to molecular cancer research, primarily to reduce the burden of cancer in Kenya. We work in partnership with various universities, research organizations, and teaching hospitals across all disciplines to understand the fundamentals of human health with regards to cancer. Our goal is to contribute to a basic understanding of the biology of cancer, to discover novel cancer-related pathways, and develop effective biomarkers and therapies.

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• Perform cutting-edge basic and translational research in an open, interdisciplinary, and collaborative manner
• Provide innovative research training and capacity building to young scientists
• Communicate our research to the public through different media platforms
• Translate our findings into societal and commercial value

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Cancer biology, translational cancer research, computational biology, cancer health literacy, current research projects.

• Project 1: A landscape review of cancer research in Kenya  
• Project 2: Impact of COVID-19 on HPV vaccine intake in Kenya 
• Project 3: Improving cancer-related health literacy through online stories in Kenya

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Research projects, fortified flour-based seaweeds and orphan crops for improved health and livelihoods in kenya. (seeding the future global food system challenge, institute of food technology (ift), usa).

The goal of this project is to improve the nutrition and livelihoods of Kenyans by developing seaweed-amaranth-finger millet-fortified, nutrient-enriched, wheat-reduced and ready-to-eat bakery products acceptable to millions of consumers irrespective of their socio-economic status. The project’s specific objectives are: (1) characterize post-harvest handling and processing of seaweed, amaranth and finger millet; (2) profile the nutraceutical value of seaweed, amaranth and finger millet, (3) produce seaweed, amaranth and finger millet-fortified bakery products; (5) promote consumers’ awareness and networking of stakeholders for products commercialization

Development of Milkfish (Chanos chanos) and Kimarawali (Stolephorus delecatulus) Solar Drying-Cooling Technology

The project designed to introduce a technology package for 100 % off-grid solar powered cooling and drying to improve quantity, quality and value of Milkfish and Kimarawali. This is to be achieved by developing a model solar powered hybrid cooling-drying system, establishing fish handling and processing centres at the coast, developing a quality system and recommended good production practises for fish handling and to produce longer shelf-life milkfish in Coast and Inland Market

Commercialize mariculture of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and rabbitfish (Siganus argenteus) in Kibokoni, Mwazaro and Kijiweni in Kilifi and Kwale Counties

The objectives of the project are to (1.) To mobilise and build the capacity of fishers and Beach Management Units to adopt cage and pond culture of fish for increased production and productivity: (2) To link fishers to markets for reliable access and economic benefits from fisheries. (3) Develop a system to enable fishers and BMUs of Mwazaro, Kibokoni and Kijiweni to have increased access to and use of fish production inputs; (4) Organise fishermen and entrepreneurs in Kwale and Kilifi to have access to and derive services from financial institutions for business development. (5) Build the capacity and support fishers and BMUs to adopt and demonstrate skills on new cage and pond mariculture technologies for business development along the fish value chain.

Developing the Microbial Biotechnology Industry from Kenya’s Soda Lakes in Line with the Nagoya Protocol

The Project aims to promote the utilization of microbial genetic resources within the protected Kenyan soda lakes for research, development and commercialization of industrial enzymes and bio‐pesticides for improved resource management and livelihoods in compliance with the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing.

Adaptation and Promotion of Refractance Window Drying Technology for Production of High Quality Bio-products

The refractance window drying (RWD) technology is a patented dehydration method for development of high value products. This technology has not been adopted in developing economies yet, therefore through this project, KIRDI with other partners will spearhead production and optimization of RWD in East Africa. 

Commercializing eco-friendly packaging and sanitary towels.

The collaborative project is designed to commercialize ecofriendly products from banana stem wastes. Pulp from banana pseudo stem wastes is utilized to make ecofriendly products such as sanitary pads and packaging materials. Design, procurement, fabrication and testing of banana stem decorticator, pulper, defibrator, bio digester and sanitary pad making unit activities were assigned to KIRDI.

Green and Circular innovation for Kenyan Companies (GECKO) Project- Funded by the Strategic Sector Cooperation on Green Growth

The project was undertaken through a partnership of 5 Institutions namely, The Technical University of Denmark (DTU), KIRDI, KU, UON, Ruaraka Business Community (RUBICOM). The project aims to assess the Industrial symbiosis (IS) potential of the Ruaraka Industrial Cluster (34 companies).

Innovative approaches to value-addition and commercialization of climate-smart crops for enhanced food security and nutrition in Africa and beyond)

The project aims at seeking solutions on how to increase the use of climate-smart food crops (CSFC) in baked products to provide nutritionally-rich food that meets consumer needs while favouring local economies.

Combining village-scale biogas production with pyrolysis in biomass stoves for off-grid sustainable clean cooking and cold production (Vil2Bio)

The Vil2Bio project aims at integrating pyrolysis, biochar, biogas, technologies into a village-scale off-grid hybrid energy system providing energy for cooking and cold production, while preserving water, soil and biomass resources

Establishing Real-World Values of Thermal Efficiency for Traditional Wood and Charcoal Stoves in Kenya

The project involved conducting extensive Uncontrolled cooking tests and Water Boiling Tests based efficiency measurements of both traditional wood and charcoal stoves, mapping these to user practices and comparing them to the UNFCCC’s current default values. The field measurements are expected to provide more realistic thermal efficiency values which are important in carbon credit calculations.

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The overall objective of the project is to contribute to a circular economy by developing a more sustainable model of market development for OGS devices in Kenya and SSA. This will be achieved by conducting research aimed at identifying appropriate schemes for the collection, handling and recycling of SEW. The project is designed to advance relevant research capacity in Kenya and will provide a platform for developing a local hub of expertise for SEW both for the researches and the private companies involved.  

The research will be guided by the overall question of how the emerging market for OGS devices can move toward a sustainable pathway in Kenya. The project will analyse the role of the key actors involved along the value chain, including OGS lead firms, households and the local repair economy, in relation to the end-of-life stage for OGS products and SEW materials. This analytical focus will allow end-user behaviour and waste disposal to be integrated into the GVC framework (Hansen and Nygaard, 2020). The main scientific results will be a contribution to advance the international GVC research frontier with special focus on EnvU in polycentric value chains. The main scientific outputs will be in the form of 6 co-authored papers, which will be presented at international conferences, and published in leading international peer-reviewed journals.

The Kenya Transport Research Network (KTRN) was formed in May 2015 after the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) long engagement with transport issues with the support of development partners. Of particular mention are the FIA Foundation and the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) that funded the IDS to provide support to the Ministry of transport and to be part of a consortium of three African universities establishing the African Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Studies in Public and Non-Motorised Transport (ACET), respectively. The long term engagement with researchers, policymakers and practitioners revealed a gap in transport research and practice in Africa. Transport challenges, in particular public transport, were increasing in the midst of rapid urban growth, while there were few scholars working on transport issues. This triggered the need to attract more scholars, policymakers and practitioners into transport research, dissemination and dialogue through a network.

The Ethics and Social Impact of Digital Credit Lending in Kenya

LEAP-RE is a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) including a Call for proposal action co-funded by national or regional funding agencies and European Commission. Internal Consortium R&I projects and capacity building activities with substantial financial contributions from the research institutions, implemented by consortium members.

Safeguarding Democratic Space in Kenya (SADES-K) is a three year USAID funded project, whose goals is to enhance Kenya’s ability to hold a national conversation on governance reforms and national cohesion, and safeguard democratic gains. The project is implemented by Family Health International (FHI 360). Over the sub-contract period, IDS monitored national conversations on governance reforms, national cohesion, media freedom, and civic space in the country. This includes regular conduct of policy-oriented research to show progress in the implementation of the Building Bridges Initiatives (BBI). It also includes monitoring media conversations to inform the SADES-K project. A second component of the sub-contract is to conduct a national opinions survey to assess public perceptions on key governance issues in the country. ​​​​​​

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Best List of Final Year Research Project Topics

Last updated on: March 30, 2020 by Elvis Nyakangi Leave a Comment

Compilation Best Research topics in Kenya for your project

Find below a comprehensive Best List of Final Year Research Project Topics. The research projects have been compiled by our team of authors and the list keeps on being increased. We are aiming to reach 1000 Best Final Year Research Project Topics.

Some of the course topics we cover include;

• Media and Communication Final Year Research Project Topics
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We have begun by listing final year research projects on courses like media and communication and economics. By the end of the week we would have covered all other courses Listed above.

Media and communication Final year research project topics

• The role of television in the electoral process in Kenya
• The role of media in re-branding Kenya
• The challenges facing freedom of the press in Kenya
• Analysis of Newspapers on the coverage of crime in Kenya
• The role of the media in the campaign against poaching in Kenya
• The role of the media in the campaign against drug abuse in Kenya
• The role of the campus press in the campaign against corruption in University
• The role of the media in the campaign against corruption in Kenya
• Significance of phone conversation in the Kenya radios
• The role of the media in empowering women
• Role of the media in educational development in Kenya
• The role of the media in promoting culture among youths
• The impact of media in a winning candidate in an election
• Media as a tool for national integration
• The impact of local media on HIV/AIDS eradication in Kenya
• The role of media in economical development of Kenya
• The use of government owned media houses for spreading propaganda
• Effectiveness of Male vs. female anchors
• Challenges facing community based radio stations
• The role of media in enhancement of national security

Economic final year research project topics

• The impact of online banking on the economic growth of Kenya
• The impact of increasing interest rates on manufacturing area of the Kenyan economy
• Financial division development and the economy of Kenya
• Impacts of electronic banking in Kenya banks
• Effect of foreign investment on the economic development of Kenya
• The determining factor of investment in Kenya
• The impact of agricultural production on the economy of Kenya
• The impact of exchange rates on manufacturing industries

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Kenya Research

In 1999, MHRP launched an international HIV vaccine research program in collaboration with the  Kenya Medical Research Institute ( KEMRI) based in Kericho, Kenya. The program has developed expertise and infrastructure to support HIV vaccine, therapeutic and other infectious disease research. MHRP also works with a KEMRI satellite clinic, the Kombewa Clinical Research Centre, in Kisumu County . These programs are known locally as the Walter Reed Program-Kenya. The  Moi University Clinical Research Centre in Eldoret is also part of MHRP's NIH-funded Clinical Trials Unit.

Kericho Clinical Research Center

The KEMRI Walter Reed Project Clinical Research Center,  which opened in Kericho 2012, has successfully conducted more than 52 studies, ranging from clinical trials of therapeutics and vaccines to cohort studies. The  Kericho CRC is part of MHRP’s NIAID Clinical Trials Unit networks, and maintains the high caliber standards and accreditations required for those activities :

• AIDS Clinical Trials Group ( ACTG )
• International Maternal, Pediatric, Adolescent, AIDS Clinical Trials ( IMPAACT ) Network
• HIV Vaccine Trials Network ( HVTN )
• COVID-19 Prevention Network ( CoVPN )

HIV Vaccine Research

The CRC has conducted three HIV vaccine trials and an HIV vaccine trial, RV460, completed vaccination in 2023 and analysis is ongoing. This was a randomized, double blind comparative adjuvant study for a DNA/ Protein Prime/Boost HIV Vaccine using gp145, which was developed by MHRP. One of the adjuvants being evaluated in this study is the MHRP-created ALF product .

Therapeutic studies have also been conducted at the CRC related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment and associated opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis, malignancies (Kaposi’s sarcoma) and malaria.

Cohort Studies

Over a period of nearly 10 years (2009-2018), the CRC carried out a large prospective acute infection cohort study, RV217 . The Kericho site enrolled more than 900 volunteers in the study for twice-weekly blood collections with 34 incident acute HIV infections observed. The high rate of volunteer visit compliance was key to study success.

Kericho continues to support the PEPFAR-funded African Cohort Study (AFRICOS) , a 15-year cohort longitudinal study that evaluates the impact of clinical, biological and socio-behavioral issues on HIV infection and disease progression.  The Kericho site is also an implementer of the PEPFAR program in the region, so the surrounding community is assured access to HIV care, including antiretroviral therapy.  The MOCHI cohort study began in 2022.

Other Infectious Diseases Research

The site has also conducted Ebola and polio vaccine trials. Additionally, the site has one Shigella vaccine trial in review, with two others under development. Plans for a yellow fever vaccine trial and a COVID-19 vaccine trial are also in the works.

Kombewa Clinical Research Centre,  Kisumu

A KEMRI satellite clinic, the Kombewa Clinical Research Centre in Kisumu County participates in the African Cohort Study and other PEPFAR-supported research for the optimization of HIV prevention and treatment services.  Current public health research is being conducted in collaboration with the Kenya Defense Force to investigate factors associated with virologic suppression and drug resistance in HIV positive children and adolescents on ART in Kenya (RV518).

Previously, Kisumu sites also participated in Phase 2 trials to assess a candidate Ebola vaccine regimen, Ad26.ZEBOV and/or MVA-BN-Filo.  

Moi University Clinical Research Centre, Eldoret

Moi University Clinical Research Centre (MUCRC) is located at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), Eldoret, Kenya. MRHP has worked with the site since 2008, the same year it was selected as a Clinical Research Site for the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) Network. As part of that network, the site's work with MHRP is primarily in the area of HIV therapeutics and co-morbidity research.

U.S. Army Medical Research Directorate–Africa

The U.S. Department of Defense has conducted research in Kenya at the invitation of the Kenyan government since 1969. All MRHP activities in Kenya are conducted under the U.S. Army Medical Research Directorate–Africa (USAMRD-A), which is on the campus of the Kenyan Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in Nairobi.

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Mara-Meru Cheetah Project

Aims to secure habitats for the long-term survival of cheetahs and their ecosystems through multi-disciplined and integrated scientific research, community outreach and education programs

CHEETAH Facts:

In the 1970s there were about 15,000 cheetahs in Africa, while now the global wild cheetah population is estimated to be as low as 7,100 and confined to 9% of its historical distributional range. The last significant populations remain in Southern (Namibia, Botswana, SA) and East Africa.  The South African and East African populations are represented by different subspecies: Acinonyx jubatus jubatus  and Acinonyx jubatus raineyi respectively.

In the past cheetahs were widely distributed across Kenya. However, over the years, due to human population increase, there has been a loss of habitat, a reduction in prey species and numbers. Conflicts with people, diseases, poaching and poorly managed tourism, have greatly reduced cheetah numbers. In Kenya, cheetahs are now resident in only about 23% of their historical range.

Cheetahs are considered “Vulnerable” by the IUCN and are listed in CITES Appendix I. Preserving remaining populations is critically important and a significant task right now.

LET’S SAVE CHEETAHS for POSTERITY TOGETHER!

The mission of the Mara-Meru Cheetah Project is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through scientific research, community involvement and education

Follow the Project updates on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MaraMeruCheetahProject

Head of the Project : Dr. Elena V.Chelysheva, PhD

Background of the Project: In 2000, Elena Chelysheva was invited by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to work as Assistant Researcher at the Maasai-Mara Cheetah Conservation Project. At that time, she started collecting photographic materials, and now the Project team is able to trace kinship between generations and to build the Mara Cheetah Pedigree. This work has never been done before and the team is happy to share results with the Mara stakeholders. The ongoing research is a follow-up study, which will compare new results with the previous one in terms of cheetah population status and effect of human activity on cheetah behavior

FULL NAME of the Project: Cheetah ( Acinonyx jubatus ) Population Status in Regions with Different Types of Anthropogenic Influence (Mara Ecosystem versus Meru Conservation Area)

The Mara Ecosystem  ( Mara ) covers about 3500 km 2  including Maasai-Mara National Reserve and surrounding conservancies. The Mara Ecosystem has high tourist activity and relatively low grazing, while Meru has the low tourist visitation and very high grazing. The Maasai-Mara National Reserve (1510 km 2 ) is one of the most popular tourist destinations, while the Meru Conservation Area (4000 km 2 ) is considered to be one of the remaining true wilderness areas in Kenya. Several studies have been conducted on the cheetah population status in the Mara, which  can be used for  a comparison with the current study. In contrast, there has never been cheetah study the Meru region.

Study regions: Mara and Meru

The Meru Conservation Area ( Meru )   is known for its two national parks – Meru and Kora, where Joy and Jorge Adamson were working on cheetah and lion re-wilding in 1960-80s. Little has been recorded about Meru cheetahs since. This conservation area is one of the largest in the country (4000 km²), and significant parts of it is covered by thick bush. Cheetahs here have to share territory with herders who graze their livestock within the parks and who see carnivores as the major threat to their livelihood – domestic stock. It is unknown how many cheetahs reside in the area and how well they adapt to environmental change.

Mara and Meru – are two regions of Kenya, where cheetahs experience different challenges and where their population status and behavioral adaptations remain a mystery. Masai-Mara National Reserve is world famous for its spectacular annual event – the Great Wildebeest Migration. The reserve is situated in the Rift Valley with Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains running along its southern border. Living on protected land, cheetahs here have to coexist with their natural enemies – hyenas and lions, while at the same time having to find their niche in an area crossed by dozens of cars in search of these magnificent animals.

In the wild, cheetahs are characterized by temporary social structures (groups of siblings of the opposite sex) and permanent social structures (male coalitions). These social structures show a positive impact on the cheetahs’ survival in their natural habitat.

While the global cheetah population is going down, we expect these study areas will provide more details on cheetah survival strategy in different ecological conditions and will help in answering the following questions:

How do cheetahs find ways to survive and what behavioral mechanism do they use for adaptation to different environmental conditions? What is the best type of land and wildlife management to support sustainable cheetah population in the country?

The MARA-MERU Cheetah Project works in affiliation with The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF, Namibia) and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS),  in partnership with Narok and Transmara County Councils and different Conservancies surrounding Maasai-Mara National Reserve, and in collaboration with other projects operating in the Mara and Meru regions for the best interest of cheetah conservation in accordance with the National strategic Plan for Cheetahs and Wild Dogs. The Project also gets great support from over 30 Mara lodges and camps, wherein guides have become field reporters for the Project.

GENERAL GOALS of the current research are identification of behavioral adaptations and assessment of impact of social structure on reproductive success and survival of the cheetah in the protected areas under anthropogenic influence

OBJECTIVES:

• Estimation of cheetah population dynamics in Mara and cheetah population status in Meru based on individual identification. Building the Mara Cheetah Pedigree
• Providing baseline information on cheetah social structure, habitat use, demographics and ranging patterns
• Identification of major threats to the cheetah population: health problems (injures; diseases, i.e. sarcoptic mange etc.); conflict with herders; poaching and evidence of snaring etc.
• Evaluation of predator impacts on cheetah survival (with focus on lion, hyena and leopard)
• Study patterns of behavior (dominant at a certain age) contributing to the species survival
• Evaluation of the predator impact and human activity on cheetah behavior and identification of optimal behavior strategies for survival
• Assessing the extent of human-cheetah conflict in the study areas and working out optimal solutions
• Provide information for the development of management policies that will support a healthy and sustainable cheetah population in and around protected areas
• Establishing educational programs and providing training to engage local people in conservation
• Promote an understanding of the importance of cheetah conservation among international and local stakeholders

This long-term research , started with a reconnaissance in November 2011, followed by actual field work in October 2012. For several months the team was based at Keekorok staff quarters in the heart of Maasai-Mara National Reserve and from June 2013 the project has had its permanent residence at the research base in Talek.

Working as Assistant Researcher in the Maasai Mara Cheetah Conservation Project in 2001-2002, Dr. Elena Chelysheva developed an original method of cheetah identification (based on comparison of spot patterns on the front and hind limbs and spots and rings on the tail). Over the years, a vast photographic database of Mara cheetahs has formed the basis for building the Mara Cheetah Pedigree. This helps us to assess population trends over the years, reveal parental relationship between individuals, determine cheetah’s lifespan, and learn each cheetah’s personal  reproductive history and the survival rate of cubs.  This work had never been done before and the team is sharing Project results with the Mara stakeholders and relevant Kenyan governmental organizations.

The team is working with many photographers, rangers, tour-guides, visitors and researchers who share with us their photographs taken in different years. As feedback, the team provides respondents with available information about these cheetahs (date of birth, kinship, personal history).

The project performs the following activities :

• Counting cheetahs on the basis of individual identification;
• Monitoring cheetahs (individuals and groups) through behavioral observations in different environmental conditions;
• Assisting rangers in anti-harassment activities in the Maasai-Mara National reserve;
• Conducting workshops for the County Government rangers and driver-guides: teaching them cheetah identification techniques and giving talks with PowerPoint presentations on ecology and behavior of cheetahs in general and Mara cheetahs in particular;
• Interviewing local communities around the Reserve and ascertaining their attitudes to wildlife in general and carnivores in particular, which helps to advice measures for human-wildlife conflicts mitigation;
• Working on educational materials on wildlife conservation for local villages and schools, targeting different age categories, including children, youth and elders.

Data collected over the years, in different seasons, various areas and on different individuals,  reveals mechanisms of behavioral adaptations of this valuable species. We also provide stakeholders with scientifically-based information regarding the impact of tourism on cheetah behavior, welfare and survival.

By moving within the region, adult cheetahs, and cubs following their mothers, learn different types of habitats and experiences, including encounters with prey, food competitors, humans and predators. In that way, they develop different behavioral strategies contributing to their survival, which we record while monitoring these animals. This makes the involvement of various Camps and Lodges from different parts of Mara region very important as they provide significant contribution to our project through ongoing information on cheetah sightings and invaluable photographic materials.

Intensive behavioral observations  are the scientific basis for modeling cheetah survival strategies in different ecological environments. The collected and analyzed data will help to improve cheetah conservation activities, since it will aid in the formulation of conservation strategies for this particular species in these regions.

Interviewing local communities provided us an understanding their of knowledge levels, the challenges they face and the different perception about Mara wildlife of the different generations of Maasai people. Based on this information, additional ecological educational programs will be developed. The findings of the project form the basis of community education which promotes improvement in local communities’ knowledge, perception and involvement in the conservation of wildlife in general and cheetah in particular.

The Mara-Meru Cheetah Project is funded with donations from various sponsors. You have the unique opportunity to follow the lives of these wonderful cats, and even play a role in their future. You can  support any Mara or Meru cheetah you choose. Learn how to become a Team Cheetah Supporter.

To learn more about our work please visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/MaraMeruCheetahProject

TAKE PART IN CHEETAH RESEARCH

You can help us by sending some of your photos of walking/standing/sitting cheetahs (profiles of both sides are preferable) to [email protected] (for the Mara cheetahs) and [email protected]   (for Meru/Kora/Bisanadi parks cheetahs), together with your name and e-mail address. We can tell what is known about the cheetah in your photo/s. Your photographs will be used for identification purpose only and will not be passed on to a third party

The research will benefit from any photos of cheetahs taken in the Mara in 1999-to date or Meru and Kora National Parks and Bisanadi National Reserve.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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Participatory Action Research for Advancing Youth-Led Peacebuilding in Kenya

Thursday, October 11, 2018

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By: Illana M. Lancaster, Ph.D. ;   Sahlim Charles Amambia, Felix Bivens, Munira Hamisi, Olivia Ogada, Gregory Ochieng Okumu, Nicholas Songora, Rehema Zaid

One-third of today’s generation of youth—those ages ten to twenty-four—live in fragile or conflicted countries and are susceptible to the sway of ideological narratives of violent extremism. Evidence suggests, however, that they also play active and valuable roles as agents of positive and constructive change. Part of a USIP portfolio that engages youth leaders as critical partners, this report documents an initiative undertaken in Kenya in 2017 and 2018 and explores its utility and effectiveness as an approach for youth-led peacebuilding in marginalized communities marked by violent extremism.

•  Since 2015, youth have emerged as new key actors in peacebuilding processes. Policies such as UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2250—on peace, youth, and security—place youth at the center of community, national, and global security agendas.
•  Although small, youth-led groups make up the majority of the organizations in the peacebuilding sector, little research has been conducted on how to operationalize these youth-led peacebuilding agendas.
•  Innovative approaches for operationalizing UNSCR 2250 on the ground, supported by replicable youth-led methods, are required to overcome the barriers to youth participation in peace and governance processes.
•  An innovative approach of using participatory action research (PAR) as a mechanism for youth to engage proactively in their communities on key issues related to peace and security is especially promising.
•  An overview of three youth-led action research projects in Kenya, each with a different youth-determined topic, demonstrates that PAR is a practicable and effective approach for youth to proactively engage with their local communities and governments around critical issues.

About the Report

This collaborative report documents a pilot initiative to explore the utility and effectiveness of participatory action research as an approach for youth-led peacebuilding in marginalized communities. The initiative is both a product of and supported by the United States Institute of Peace Academy.

About the Authors

• Sahlim Charles Amambia is a consultant, peace trainer, and grassroots organizer as well as current director of operations for The Carrot Co., a Pan-African research, mobilization, and campaign company based in Nairobi.
• Felix Bivens is founder and co-director of Empyrean Research, a community-based research organization dedicated to enhancing the research and learning capacities of social-change organizations.
• Munira Hamisi is the founder of Lonamac, a youth-led, community-based organization founded on the basis of peacekeeping, securing livelihoods, and youth empowerment that serves four subcounties within Mombasa County. 
• Illana Lancaster is a senior program officer at USIP. Her portfolio includes managing the Conflict Management Training for Peacekeepers and Understanding and Engaging Communities for Effective Policing Training.
• Olivia Ogada is currently the programs coordinator for Women in Democracy and Governance in Kenya, a human rights organization championing the rights of women and youth.
• Gregory Ochieng Okumu is deputy national coordinator for the National Movement of Catholic Students Kenya PAX ROMANA, a global citizenship education expert with UNESCO/APCEIU.
• Nicholas Songora is the founder of Manyatta Youth Entertainment, a not-for-profit, youth-led, community-based organization active in coastal Kenya, in Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi counties. 
• Rehema Zaid serves as programs coordinator for Integrated Initiatives for Community Empowerment in Kenya and previously as MIS officer at Aga Khan Development Network program, East Africa.

The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s).

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UK announces funding to unlock fifty green projects in Kenya

The UK is providing £6.6m to help Kenyan counties access green finance, and has funded expert analysis to guide these investments

Thursday 25 April – The UK has announced funding to kick-start the development of fifty green investment projects across Kenya. The funding was guided by the County Green Finance Assessment, which was launched today at an event in Nairobi.

The report, funded by the UK, assesses the ability of ten counties from across Kenya to access green finance. It will empower counties to direct investment towards sectors in most need of support, which could include water, healthcare, or energy infrastructure. These could deliver economic returns whilst meeting the specific needs of local communities.

The uplift in funding from £3.1m to £6.6m will mostly support Kenyan counties to develop these fifty projects and secure financing to make them a reality. These green investments could also create jobs and grow local economies, whilst simultaneously protecting Kenya’s incredible biodiversity and unique landscapes.

It will also support the development of new financial solutions to increase access to affordable, green, quality, housing – including associated infrastructure and services.

The analysis was produced by Financial Sector Deepening Kenya, an independent trust set-up and supported by the UK government to deliver financial solutions to the real-world challenges facing Kenya. They will also provide the support to counties to develop and implement projects.

The County Green Finance Assessment analysed each county based on four criteria including financial performance, credit risk, the availability of green investment opportunities and the counties’ abilities to manage green finance.

The report is an African product for Africa, developed with Africa’s first and only credit-rating agency certified to perform verification of green bonds, projects and assets - Agusto & Co.

They have partnered on the project along with the Capital Markets Authority, the ADA Consortium, and the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The assessment was completed with the approval of The National Treasury and Economic Planning.

Leigh Stubblefield, Development Director at the British High Commission Nairobi, said:

As flooding causes disruption across Kenya, we can see clearly how the countries that are least responsible for climate change are the worst affected. We admire Kenya’s impressive climate credentials and are proud of our climate partnerships.

This report and funding are long-term commitments to find quality, long-term solutions. I encourage countries to use the report to continue along the path of green growth, so together we can protect our people, planet, and prosperity. We go far when we go together.

Tamara Cook, CEO at FSD Kenya, said:

The assessment of the green opportunity in counties illuminates the immense natural asset base that needs to be managed, protected and preserved. It is also clear that core government services such as water, energy, waste management and transport provide valuable avenues for green investment possibilities where there is growing demand. The next step will be to prepare green projects with counties so that green funding can be directed towards local development priorities in a manner that creates lasting impact.

The 10 counties included are Embu, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Laikipia, Nairobi, Makueni, Nandi, Taita-Taveta, Vihiga, and Wahir.

FSD Kenya has previous experience of supporting Kenyan counties. They worked together on the County Climate Change Fund (CCCF) mechanism which has already helped counties to allocate more than KES 636 million towards green projects in local communities.

The uplift in funding will also support the development of new financial solutions to increase access to affordable, green, quality, housing – including associated infrastructure and services.

This report supports the UK-Kenya Strategic partnership - an ambitious five-year agreement delivering mutual benefits for the UK and Kenya, including job creation and economic growth.

Notes to Editors

Assessment criteria.

The assessment focused on the following:

Economic and fiscal assessment to gauge a county’s fiscal performance, strengths, challenges, and ability to take on (additional) debt.

Credit risk assessment to estimate the county government’s relative likelihood of defaulting on its obligations from the listing.

Green asset and activity assessment to evaluate availability of green investment opportunities and assets in the selected counties.

Green finance capability assessment to analyse a county government’s ability to manage green financial instruments and related projects.

The UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership

The UK-Kenya strategic partnership  joint statement can be found here .

About FSD Kenya

Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya) is an independent trust dedicated to the achievement of a financial system that delivers value for a green and inclusive digital economy while improving financial health and capability for women and micro and small enterprises (MSEs). We work closely with the public sector, the financial services industry, and other partners to develop financial solutions that better address the real-world challenges that low-income households, micro and small enterprises, and underserved groups such as women and youth face. More: www.fsdkenya.org

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Agusto & Co. is registered as a credit rating agency by the Kenyan and Rwandan Capital Markets Authorities and the Securities Exchange Commission in Nigeria. Agusto & Co. is also Certified as an Approved Verifier by the Climate Bond Standards Board as the first company of African origin to have the capabilities to perform verification of green bonds, projects, and assets in Africa.

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Monitoring, evidence, research and learning lead (merl) - gavi reach project.

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Reporting to the Project Director, the MERL Lead will be responsible for the development and oversight of all the M&E, evidence generation, research and learning, activities taking place in the GAVI REACH project areas in four countries- Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Ethiopia. The MERL lead will be responsible for the review and strengthening of the project’s M&E and accountability system, research as well as generating and disseminating learning, collaborating closely with the Consortium partners.

Specifically, the lead will influence and impact the following key project areas: review and fill any remaining gap in M&E system; review and strengthen the project’s research and learning plan and strategy; coordinate research and evidence generation; lead documentation and dissemination of project learnings in implementing countries in coordination with the project consortium organizations; and collaborate on the development of knowledge content to inform programming, advocacy, training and support learning strategies. The lead will ensure that the Project’s M&E, research, evidence generation and learning are in line with GAVI terms and conditions, and that IRC achieves its deliverables in the GAVI REACH project and maximizes impact in reaching Zero Dose Children and missed communities it the target locations. The MERL Lead will also take an active role in adaptive management through active participation in stakeholder, learning and work planning meetings, as well as contribute to the development of GAVI REACH project’s communication strategy and various communication products for sharing internally and externally through various platforms.

The MERL lead will also establish comprehensive data quality measures and monitoring standards, communicate them through written guidelines, and actively review and improve data collection protocols to ensure consistency. Additionally, review, strengthen and implement an effective feedback loop to address concerns and insights from data users, while making efforts to address challenges during country visits by the MERL team.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability (40%)

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the review, development and implementation of a harmonized monitoring, evaluation and accountability framework of the project and oversee its implementation across the target countries by consortium member organizations.

• Support Sr MEAL Coordinator in strengthening the capacity on data management including in interpretation and use of data for course correction, reporting, learning and communication.

• Provide hands on technical assistance by ensuring a consistent approach that enables standardized procedures of data collection, analysis, feedback and reporting by the project team including those of partners.

• Support the Sr. MEAL coordinator in the establishment of Client Responsiveness systems including client needs assessment, satisfaction surveys and use of routine feedback data across the target countries by consortium member organizations.

• Develop specific data quality measures to enhance accuracy, auditability, and verifiability and communicate these measures to countries and implementers (IRC and partners) through written guidelines.

• Established minimum REACH-project-wide monitoring standards with context-appropriate flexibility and review current data collection protocols to ensure consistency across countries and implementers (IRC and partners)

• Supervise MERL team and conduct performance reviews and MEAL staff development activities

Generation of Evidence and Learning (40%)

• Lead the coordinating and documentation of project learning and evidence generation for key internal and external audiences, including for donor reporting and advocacy work.

• Collaboratively with the project technical team and consortium member, design the project’s research and learning agenda (goals and objectives), workplan and the required methodology to achieve these

• Provide capacity strengthening of consortium staff to enable them to collect, analyse and generate evidence

• In collaboration with the project MEAL Coordinator and Technical Lead, provide support to country teams to implement integrated program monitoring activities with a focus on effectiveness and outcome reporting and reflective processes.

• In collaboration with MEAL Coordinator, Consortium research partners and Country teams, design Innovative and participatory learning methodologies and tools to assess outcomes and impact of the project.

• Effectively document evidence emerging from program monitoring and evidence generation methodologies

• Support effective utilisation of the IRC’s project cycle meeting approach as a mechanism for program learning

• Lead the technical support and implementation of all evaluations, assessments, surveys and project learning activities

• Respond to project needs; foster high standards and practices for quality data, analysis, and reports.

• Represent IRC in the REACH Consortium Evidence and research group and ensure IRC’s meaningful contribution to these processes

Coordinate GAVI REACH project research (20%)

• Lead the coordination of all research that is part of the GAVI REACH project

• Identify and support the development of relevant research and analytical skills including practical use of MEL technology methods for staff in order to build organisational capacity for impact monitoring and assessment.

• Work with the Health Research Adviser, Health Unit MEAL Department, as well as Measurement Unit to leverage internal MEAL capabilities and advance project success

• Work closely with Technical Lead/Immunization Adviser as well as Awards Mgt and Partnership Coordinator to review reports by consortium member organization to ensure alignment with project strategy and priorities

• Represent IRC in relevant external meetings and engage with various stakeholders to increase the capacity of the country programs and project to effectively demonstrate results and learning

• In Collaboration with the MEAL development and finalisation of REACH project narrative reports including the “Stories of Change” for submission to GAVI and ensures they are of required quality and are timely.

• Conduct any other duties assigned by the Project Director to support REACH project management-

Qualification and experience

Education : University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Research, Data Science, or related studies

Experience:

• At least 7 years’ Experience in managing and delivering a range of evidence and learning products including Database development and management.

• Experience in data collection tool using mobile data collection systems such as Commcare, KoBoCollect or any ODK system as well as skills in PowerBI and GIS software tools are additional assets.

• Experience and skills in public health research, knowledge management, dissemination of lessons and evidence.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA or other similar software.

• Advanced quantitative or mixed methods research skills, including ability to review and critically appraise data and empirical literature.

• Proven ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods together with presentation and reporting skills are a strong asset.

• Confirmed ability to lead, mentor and empower a small to a medium professional team.

• Self-motivated with good organization, and planning skills, including prioritizing work and multi-tasking.

• Willingness to travel to various field-level offices (40%).

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and time management communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to develop and utilise appropriate methods and tools to support high quality evidence and Learning analysis.

• Well-developed skills in managing and delivering a range of research and development projects, including effective and efficient resource allocation.

• Ability to work remotely and independently

• Ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of diverse audiences, stakeholders, and partners.

• Strong people management skills, including developing and motivating direct reports, colleagues and consultants.

• Proven skills in writing for and speaking to a range of audiences to ensure impact, including making empirical data accessible for different audiences, and in using different channels and media.

• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated and result-driven, with ability to effectively build and manage networks and relationships for program promotion and issue-resolution

• Ability to independently and proactively work as a team member with minimum day-to-day oversight

Desirable Knowledge and experience

• Experience in delivery of large evidence syntheses (e.g., literature reviews and systematic reviews).

• Advanced knowledge and experience of a range of analytical and evaluation techniques, including impact evaluation.

• Proven track record in delivering research projects to meet funders’ requirements, including to time and quality expectations, within budget.

• A clear understanding of project management processes and the importance of clear project/ performance management frameworks.

• Experience in developing research proposals and publications

Proficiencies:

• Active listening and effective communication.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Professionalism and work ethic.

• Receptive and Resilient.

• Positive Interpersonal interactions

Work Environment

The position is based in Nairobi, with scheduled travel to field locations in REACH Project countries

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Project Director; works closely with the Technical Lead/Immunization Adviser, Country MEAL teams, Partners MEAL teams, IRC HQ Health Unit MEAL Team, IRC HQ and Regional Measurement Teams as well as with project management team members. The Position also gets direct support from Health Research Adviser at 25% LoE, as well as from STTAs and consultants (if/when needed). Position directly supervises: Sr MEAL Coordinator, MEL Technology Manager

**Standard of Professional Conduct:**The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

How to apply

https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req51516/Monitoring-Evidence-Research-and-Learning-Lead-MERL-Gavi-REACH-Project

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