Posted: 2026-08-09 18:37:10  Deadline: August 14, 2026   6 Months Contract   Salary: Unpaid

Youth Changers Kenya (YCK) is inviting applications for the position of Researcher and Statistician. The successful volunteer will support the design, implementation, and analysis of research projects, with a focus on quantitative data, while contributing to evidence generation for programs, reports, policy briefs, and grant applications.

Position Details

Position: Researcher and Statistician.
Organization: Youth Changers Kenya (YCK).
Location: Nairobi, Kenya.
Position Type: Volunteer.
Duration: 6 months.
Time Commitment: Approximately 10 to 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in designing data collection tools such as questionnaires, survey forms, and interview guides for adolescent-focused or mental health projects.
Support literature reviews and summarize empirical evidence relevant to the project's thematic focus.
Help coordinate data collection activities in schools or community settings, including liaising with field staff or partners where applicable.
Maintain accurate and organized research records, including codebooks, consent logs, and version-controlled datasets.
Clean, organize, and structure raw data from surveys, forms, or digital platforms such as Google Forms, ODK, or E-survey tools.
Perform data validation and quality checks, including identifying outliers, missing patterns, and inconsistencies.
Maintain secure and anonymized datasets in line with data protection guidelines and the organization's data management policy.
Conduct descriptive and inferential statistics using appropriate software such as SPSS.
Run analyses including frequencies, cross-tabulations, t-tests, ANOVAs, regression models, and correlations.
Generate tables, charts, and short summaries for research reports, presentations, and grant applications.
Support the interpretation of findings in collaboration with the research team, ensuring linkages to program outcomes and policy implications.
Contribute to drafting research sections of reports, concept notes, and progress updates.
Prepare clear, non-technical summaries of key findings for partners, donors, and stakeholders.
Assist in creating visual materials such as graphs, infographics, and slide decks to communicate results.
Support the team to write journals for publication.
Work closely with project coordinators, field staff, and other volunteers to ensure alignment between research design and implementation.
Provide basic statistical support or guidance to other team members, including explaining analysis plans or interpreting outputs.
Participate in team meetings, debriefs, and reflection sessions as required.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential:
Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Psychology, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field with a strong quantitative focus.
Demonstrated experience in quantitative data analysis through coursework, thesis, or previous research projects.
Proficiency in at least one statistical software package such as SPSS.
Strong understanding of basic statistical concepts such as sampling, hypothesis testing, reliability, and regression.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, especially when handling large datasets.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English and local language if applicable.

Desirable:
Experience with adolescent mental health, school-based research, or community health projects.
Familiarity with survey tools such as KoboToolbox and Google Forms and data-entry platforms.
Basic skills in data visualization such as SPSS graphs or Excel charts.
Knowledge of research ethics and anonymization of sensitive data.
Experience working remotely or in cross-cultural research teams.

What the Organization Offers

A meaningful opportunity to contribute to evidence-based programs addressing adolescent mental health or similar social issues.
Hands-on experience in research design, data analysis, and reporting that can strengthen a CV or portfolio.
A certificate of participation upon satisfactory completion of the volunteer period.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter of not more than one page explaining their interest and relevant experience, together with an updated CV highlighting quantitative skills and any prior research or volunteer work, to opportunities@youthchangerskenya.org on or before August 14, 2026.