The Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) has opened applications for the position of Nairobi Research Facilitator, offering an opportunity for experienced research professionals to contribute to capacity building, mentorship, and refugee-led research initiatives in Kenya.

The successful candidate will be based at the British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, where they will coordinate and deliver the organization’s Graduate Traineeship Programme. The role focuses on supporting emerging researchers while strengthening refugee leadership in research across Kenya.

Applications for the position will remain open until 6 July 2026.

Supporting the Next Generation of Researchers

The Nairobi Research Facilitator will play a central role in delivering RLRH’s Graduate Traineeship, working closely with recent graduates of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program as they transition into research and professional careers.

The position combines project coordination, mentorship, and research facilitation, providing participants with practical skills, guidance, and opportunities to undertake independent research projects that address issues affecting displaced communities and wider society.

The facilitator will provide personalized support to a cohort of six graduate trainees, helping them strengthen their research capabilities while promoting inclusive and community-driven approaches to knowledge generation.

Position Details

Interested applicants should note the following key information:

Position: Nairobi Research Facilitator
Organization: Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH)
Location: British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA), Kileleshwa, Nairobi, Kenya
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Contract Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Application Deadline: 6 July 2026

The position offers an opportunity to work within an internationally recognized research environment while contributing to programmes that empower refugee and displaced communities through research and education.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of RLRH’s Graduate Traineeship Programme and support research activities across Kenya.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating and delivering the Graduate Traineeship Programme in Nairobi.
Providing one-to-one mentorship to a cohort of six graduate trainees.
Designing and facilitating research training workshops and learning sessions.
Supporting independent researchers throughout the research process by providing detailed guidance and constructive feedback.
Coordinating qualitative research activities across Kenya.
Strengthening collaboration between trainees, researchers, and partner organizations.
Promoting refugee-led and community-driven research practices.

The role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple research and training activities simultaneously while fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications and Experience

RLRH is seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in qualitative research, project coordination, and learner support.

Preferred qualifications and skills include:

Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methods.
Experience coordinating research or development projects.
Proven ability to mentor, teach, or support learners through structured training programmes.
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience engaging with communities in Kenya or the wider East African region.
A strong commitment to promoting refugee leadership and participatory research approaches.

Candidates who understand the social, cultural, and policy contexts affecting displaced communities will be well-positioned to contribute to the programme’s objectives.

Advancing Refugee Leadership in Research

The Refugee-Led Research Hub continues to champion inclusive research practices by ensuring that people with lived experiences of displacement play a leading role in shaping research agendas, generating evidence, and influencing policy.

Through initiatives such as the Graduate Traineeship Programme, RLRH aims to equip emerging researchers with practical skills, professional networks, and mentorship opportunities that strengthen both academic and community-based research capacity.

The organization believes that empowering researchers from displaced and underrepresented communities leads to more equitable, impactful, and locally informed research outcomes.

Inclusive Recruitment Process

As part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Refugee-Led Research Hub strongly encourages applications from individuals affected by displacement as well as candidates from historically underrepresented groups.

Qualified professionals who are passionate about mentorship, qualitative research, and advancing refugee-led scholarship are encouraged to submit their applications before the 6 July 2026 closing date.

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