Research Assistant –Gender Studies at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

CIPIT is seeking to hire a Research Assistant in the field of gender studies. The purpose of the Research Assistant position is to provide assistance to Research Fellows/Junior Research Fellows by collecting data, keeping records, conducting literature and technical research, drafting manuscripts, analyzing data and preparing reports, and representing CIPIT in webinars, roundtable talks, workshops and conferences (both virtual and in-person events) in accordance with the University strategy, policy and procedures, and the funder requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with data collection via interviews with relevant parties as well as secondary data collection via desktop research.
• Assist with academic research, editing and preparation of manuscripts, and duties related to the production of project reports.
• Conduct research work in archives, through interviews, online, or whatever may be appropriate to assist the supervisor.
• Meeting regularly with the supervisor to discuss research assignments.
• Assist in organizing project related events including but not limited to workshops and report launches, publication, and communication of research reports.
• Contribute to the CIPIT Blog on a regular basis.
• Attending events on behalf of CIPIT.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the director.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, or a relevant Social Science with a focus in gender studies.
• Proven academic track record.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in research, and 2 years relevant working experience or more.
• Demonstrated expertise or understanding in feminist research in the field of data governance and artificial intelligence.
• Demonstrated expertise or understanding in digital trade, international trade agreements and intellectual property.

Competencies and Attributes

• Ability to establish priorities, and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work.
• Good interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a consultative and collaborative manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Time management and work with minimal to no supervision.