Job Description
Title: Research Associate
Location and Work Authorization: Nairobi, Kenya, with current and ongoing work authorization in Kenya
Position: Full-time (3-year contract, extendable based on funding situation and staff performance)
Posted on: 15 January 2026
Application deadline: 6 February 2026, 6 pm EAT (applications will be reviewed as they are submitted)
Summary of the role:
PxD seeks a dynamic, creative, and self-motivated Research Associate to support the implementation of a new research project. This role is initially offered on a 3-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to PxD's new workstreams, collaborate closely with PxD and affiliated researchers, and play a key role in testing and refining innovative ideas. You will use rigorous methods to experiment, measure impact, and identify pathways to scale our programs.
The ideal candidate will be ...