Workshop on Advanced Research Methodolgy; Fellowship with India's Dept of Science & Technology; and Employment opportunities

Dear All,

Please find below:

1. Information on a free Advanced Research Methodology Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya

2. A fellowship opportunity with India’s Department of Science and Technology for African researchers

3. Several employment opportunities

As always, please let us know if you hear of new resources, jobs or funding opportunities so we may share with the larger group.

Best Regards,

MLE Staff

Funding & Other Opportunities

Advanced Research Methodology Workshop

Application deadline: 25 July 2010

This annual workshop, to be held 9 – 20 August, on the University of Nairobi’s Chiromo Campus, provides training in advanced research methods needed for interdisciplinary research on HIV prevention. The aim is to strengthen the capacity of the participants to undertake high qualityinterdisciplinary research and to enhance their analytical skills. The
format is an intensive two week workshop with a combination of lecture
and hands-on data analysis. The training is intended for faculty,
postdoctoral level researchers and advanced doctoral level students, and
will be taught by a team of faculty from the University of Washington
and the University of Nairobi.

The workshop will be free. All applications should be completed online at the following URL: 

https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/morrism/107689

For further information, please contact Dr Ikamari (likamari@uonbi.ac.ke) or Professor Morris (morrism@u.washington.edu)

CV Raman Fellowship for African Researchers

Application deadline: 31 July 2010

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has initiated the CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers under a new science and technology initiative to promote scientific cooperation with Africa. This prestigious fellowship is aimed at further strengthening the bond between India and African nations through collaboration in science and technology. Applications are invited from African researchers to conduct research in Indian research laboratories/institutes in chosen frontline areas of science and technology.

Please see the attached pdf for further information.

http://www.ssi-tdr.net/annouce/CVR-%20info.pdf

Employment Opportunities

1. African Population and Health Research Center – Director of Research (Nairobi, KENYA)

Application Deadline: 27 August 2010

The Director of Research at APHRC will be part of the Senior Leadership Team primarily responsible for overseeing the Center’s research portfolio. The candidate will:

- Lead the development and updating of the Center’s strategic plan and its translation into annual work plans

- Work with research theme leaders in setting core research priorities and in fundraising for research projects

- Provide quality assurance for all research work and reports, including proposals, ethical reviews, and research/donor reports

- Support the Head of Policy Engagement and Communication to enhance the role of research in informing policy decisions and the Head of Research Capacity Strengthening to enhance research competencies within APHRC and across sub-Saharan Africa

- Work with the Head of Data Unit to ensure efficient systems for data collection, processing, management, archiving, analyses, and sharing; and

- Work with the Head of Finance and Administration to ensure prudent and efficient deployment of the Center’s human and financial resources in implementing the Center’s research agenda.

For further information, please visit: http://www.aphrc.org/insidepage/?articleid=609

2. International Land Coalition – Independent Consultant – (Rome, ITALY)

Application Deadline: 10 August 2010

The International Land Coalition – ILC, is looking for interested M&E experts, or experts’ team to undertake an independent review of the implementation and preliminary impact of our current Strategic Framework 2007-2011. Expression of interest along with a simple proposed plan for the review (max 3 pages), including indication of possible methodology and possible composition of the review team and CVs, should be sent not later than 10 August to b.codispoti@landcoalition.org, with copy to Ms Dunia Mennella d.mennella@landcoalition.org.

For further information, please see the attached TOR.

3. Population Services International – Regional Researcher: East Africa-Kenya – (Nairobi, KENYA)

Application Deadline: 11 September 2010

PSI seeks a Regional Researcher for East Africa to provide support to PSI’s global mission. This full time position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. The regional researcher will provide capacity building support, technical assistance and analysis to multiple PSI programs in the East Africa region.

For further information, please visit: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=624&ji=2469241&sn=I

4. ICF Macro (formerly Macro International) - Resident Technical Advisor for Malaria Monitoring and Evaluation – (Nairobi, KENYA)

Application Deadline: none specified

ICF Macro is seeking a senior M&E specialist for the MEASURE Evaluation project to provide leadership and technical assistance to the Kenya Division of Malaria Control (DOMC) M&E Unit to strengthen its ability to collect, manage, process and use data for programmatic decision-making, especially in line with the comprehensive Kenya Malaria Monitoring and Evaluation Plan 2009-2017. The Resident Advisor will additionally provide some M&E assistance to US Government implementing partners (e.g. supporting the forthcoming President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) impact evaluation) and will work closely with the DOMC and other malaria stakeholders to ensure coordinated support for the malaria control program. To apply for the Resident Advisor position, please send an updated CV and cover letter to IHDDJobs@gmail.com.

For further information, please visit:
https://icfi.taleo.net/careersection/icf_prof_ext/jobdetail.ftl