World Vision Kenya Director, Strategic Research & Evidence Jobs in Kenya
Key Responsibilities
Applied Research, Evidence Synthesis & Child Data Insights
Lead applied research and evidence synthesis using AIM/AIM+ and other datasets.
Deliver annual AIM/AIM+ insight narrative as a research/learning product.
Commission secondary analyses of large household datasets to generate cross‑country insights.
Set interpretation standards for child‑data research, ensuring responsible use.
Coordinate with DMEAL and data governance on data quality and availability.
OP3 Applied Research Portfolio & Commissioned Studies
Translate OP3 research agenda into sequenced portfolio of studies.
Commission and lead rigorous research designs across multiple sectors.
Develop and approve research questions, protocols, TORs, analysis plans and ethics pathways.
Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure feasibility and usability.
External Research Partnerships, Publications & Funding
Develop partnerships with universities and research institutions.
Shape joint research through co‑PI models, advisory groups and fellowship pipelines.
Build publication and dissemination pathways including peer‑reviewed outputs and donor‑facing products.
Mobilise technical and funding leverage by aligning WV data assets with external expertise.
Represent WV research agenda with academic partners, donors and evidence networks.
Learning Translation, Influence & Research Uptake
Translate findings into leadership‑ready insight products, briefs and donor narratives.
Define evidence‑to‑decision pathways for each major research product.
Facilitate uptake with programme, advocacy, communications and leadership teams.
Track research impact on decisions, external use and resource mobilisation.
Ensure evidence claims are accurate, proportionate and defensible.
Research Governance, Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead a leveraged research and learning platform with internal and external researchers.
Set annual workplan, quality standards and technical review cadence.
Line‑manage and matrix‑manage research staff and consultants.
Build organisational capability in research commissioning, ethics and evidence translation.
Ensure responsible data practice, safeguarding and child‑sensitive standards.
Required Education & Training
Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science, Economics, Social Sciences, International Development or related field.
Formal training
in quantitative methods, research design, evaluation and data analysis.
Required Professional Experience
Minimum 12 years’ progressive experience in applied research, evidence synthesis, evaluation or data science.
Experience leading multi‑country, multi‑sector research portfolios.
Proven expertise in quantitative/mixed‑methods research using large datasets.
Experience synthesising evidence across multiple sources.
Experience commissioning and overseeing external research studies.
Demonstrated ability to translate evidence for leaders, donors and external audiences.
Proven cross‑sector experience (health, nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, child protection, climate, faith, humanitarian).
Experience building partnerships with universities, donors and foundations.
Strong applied skills in statistical software (R, Python, Stata, SPSS) and BI tools (Power BI).
Experience leading virtual, matrixed and cross‑cultural teams.
Language & Travel
Fluent in English.
Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Ability to work effectively in global, virtual, matrixed environments.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD or equivalent senior applied research leadership record.
Track record of peer‑reviewed publications and donor‑facing evidence products.
Experience with child wellbeing, public health, nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, resilience, climate and humanitarian research.
Experience with advanced methods (longitudinal, quasi‑experimental, causal inference, econometric, evidence synthesis).
Experience with responsible data governance, ethics and safeguarding.
Experience securing or shaping research grants and partnerships.
Working proficiency in French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic an advantage.
How to apply
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