Vacancies: Samuel Hall Research Assistant and Project Lead

Samuel Hall Research Assistant Pillar 1  

Samuel Hall are seeking a professional Migration & Displacement (Pillar 1) Research Assistant (RA) to join its team for a full-time position based in our Nairobi office. Samuel Hall’s Migration & Displacement Pillar covers a wide range of topics on durable solutions, return and reintegration, migration and development, cross-border mobility, trafficking in persons, smuggling, aspirations and migrant ecosystems, internal displacement and IDPs, and refugee protection. Depending on their level of seniority, the Research Assistant will manage between one and three projects simultaneously and be increasingly involved in research aspects. There is a strong potential for domestic, regional, and international travel.

Please consult the job listing for further details.

All applicants should send their cover letter and CV in separate PDF files to careers@samuelhall.org; each labeled: “CL/CV – Full name of Applicant” with the email subject line clearly expressed: “Name – Research Assistant – Migration & DIsplacement Pillar” Three samples of relevant work and three references should also be included. Please provide current or previous salary information.

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 Project Lead – Migration & Displacement Pillar  

Samuel Hall are seeking an experienced and professional Migration & Displacement (Pillar 1) Project Lead (PL) to join its team for a full-time position based in our Nairobi office. Samuel Hall’s Migration & Displacement Pillar covers a wide range of topics on durable solutions, return and reintegration, migration and development, cross-border mobility, trafficking in persons, smuggling, aspirations and migrant ecosystems, internal displacement and IDPs, and refugee protection. The PL is in charge of the timely delivery of the research project(s) they manage and of all the associated organisational responsibilities. Their role is essential to the effective operationalising of a research project and ensures clear leadership to the various team-members involved. The Project Lead is also Samuel Hall’s focal point with the client and ensures a smooth and considerate relationship throughout the duration of the research. The position will require travel to Samuel Hall countries of operation and for fieldwork. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya in the longer term; may be initially remote due to COVID 19 lockdowns

Please consult the job listing for further details.

All applicants should send their cover letter and CV in separate PDF files to careers@samuelhall.org; each labeled: “CL/CV – Full name of Applicant” with the email subject line clearly expressed: “Name – Project Lead – Migration & DIsplacement Pillar” Three samples of relevant work and three references should also be included. Please provide current or previous salary information.