Research Assistant
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The University of Nairobi is recruiting a Research Assistant to support architectural research, fieldwork, data analysis, and project activities under the PEARLS project. The role is based in Nairobi, requires a relevant Bachelor's degree, and is offered on a six-month full-time contract with possible renewal.
- Full-time position based in Nairobi with on-site work required
- Six-month contract with possibility of renewal
- Requires Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Design/Planning
- Involves fieldwork, research support, report writing, and project monitoring
- Application deadline: 01/10/2026
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Original source description
Job Title: Research Assistant
Date Posted: 17/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: University of Nairobi
Industry: Architecture
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Architecture Jobs, UoN Jobs. Responsible for supporting architectural research, collecting and analysing data, conducting literature reviews, assisting with fieldwork, preparing research materials and reports, and supporting project activities under the supervision of the research team. Requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Architecture, Architectural Studies, Building Science, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Job Purpose
- Manage mobilities (staff, students and partners) and other project related activities.
- Key
Responsibilities
- Organize and facilitate field-based studies, capacity-building sessions, lectures, joint curriculum development activities, workshops, research seminars and orientation programs for students, staff and partners involved in mobility initiatives.
- Support development of knowledge products (policy briefs, newsletters, digital content) including joint dissemination activities with partners (local exhibitions, international toolkits/guidelines).
- Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports including documenting international and local case studies, best practices and lessons learned.
- Promoting visibility of PEARLS project through effective communication strategies using various media channels.
- Assist in project monitoring and evaluation
- Any other project related duties that may be allocated.
- Qualifications
- Applicant must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or Landscape Architecture or Urban Design/Planning from a university recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
- Demonstrable
Experience
- in research project management.
- Terms of Employment
- The successful candidate will be engaged on a full-time basis for a period of six (6) months, with
- the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.