Opportunity: Lead Facilitators and Research Assistants – Wasemavyo Vijana Study (Kenya)
Twaweza East Africa is recruiting Lead Facilitators (3) and Research Assistants (6) for the Wasemavyo Vijana (What Youth Say) study in Kenya.
This study is part of Twaweza’s effort to generate grounded, evidence-based insights into young people’s lived realities, including their aspirations, agency, constraints, and perspectives on governance and society.
Fieldwork will take place in Busia, Kitui, and Murang’a, using participatory and youth-centred research approaches.
Roles Overview
Lead Facilitators (3 positions)
Each Lead Facilitator will:
- Lead participatory data collection (FGDs, youth dialogues, storytelling methods)
- Coordinate fieldwork at the county level
- Supervise Research Assistants
- Ensure data quality, ethical compliance, and daily synthesis of findings
- Produce county summaries and a final analytical report
Research Assistants (6 positions)
Each Research Assistant will:
- Support participatory data collection and facilitation
- Take detailed notes and capture key insights
- Transcribe and translate data
- Support logistics and participant coordination
- Ensure proper documentation and ethical compliance
Duration
- Lead Facilitators: ~18 working days
- Research Assistants: ~15 working days
Starting mid-April 2026
Who We’re Looking For
Lead Facilitators
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field
- Strong experience in qualitative research and participatory methods
- Proven facilitation and team leadership skills
- Ability to synthesise and report qualitative insights
- Experience working in the county applied for is an advantage
Research Assistants
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field
- Experience in qualitative research and participatory approaches
- Strong note-taking, transcription, and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively with youth and diverse communities
For both roles:
- Fluency in English and relevant local languages
- Strong understanding of youth issues and ethical research practice
How to Apply
Submit:
- Expression of Interest (max 2 pages)
- CV (max 3 pages, including referees)
Email: jobs@twaweza.org (cc: mwandia@twaweza.org)
Deadline: 10 April 2026
Subject line:
- Lead Facilitator: Wasemavyo Vijana, Kenya – Team Leader: [County]
- Research Assistant: Wasemavyo Vijana, Kenya – Research Assistant: [County]
Terms of Reference: Lead Facilitators and Research Assistants.
