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The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is a regional non-profit research and policy Institute established in 2010 to help bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in development efforts in Africa. Our primary purpose is to contribute to sustainable development through the use of evidence and advocacy to strengthen political commitment and resource allocation for development issues; informing the design and implementation of effective interventions; and strengthening governance and accountability structures for tracking development challenges in Africa. AFIDEP is registered as a Non-Governmental Organisation in both Kenya and Malawi (where it has offices) and as a non-profit institution in the USA with 501(c)3 status. For further details about AFIDEP and its work refer to www.afidep.org. 

AFIDEP is looking for an economist as a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our research and policy teams to contribute to accelerating development progress in Africa through evidence generation and translation, and capacity development. The successful candidate will undertake different types of economic analyses and modelling on various development policy and programmatic issues that AFIDEP works on. Immediate work will focus on economic analyses and modelling to inform policy and regulatory reforms that Africa needs to leverage the ongoing demographic transition, the 4th industrial revolution, and the evolving digital economy, to create meaningful and dignified employment for youth. The ideal candidate must have a PhD in Economics, and at least 2 years of relevant research experience. The position is based at AFIDEP’s Nairobi office. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities  

• Take part in the conceptualization, design and implementation of research, capacity strengthening, and policy engagement programmes. 

• Design and conduct different types of economic analyses and modelling on various development policy and programmatic issues that AFIDEP works on to generate critical insights for informing policy and programmatic reforms. 

• Design and conduct systematic reviews of existing research and analysis of existing data to generate critical insights for informing policy and programmatic reforms. 

• Write different types of publications to present research results including scientific journal papers, research reports, policy briefs, and blogs.  

• Organise policy dialogues with relevant government officials and other stakeholders at regional and national levels to research findings to facilitate their uptake in policy decision-making  

• Conduct capacity development activities to strengthen the generation and use of research and other types of evidence in decision-making.  

• Establish and manage critical partnerships with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure ownership and support for the research work you are involved in. 

• Contribute to proposal writing and fundraising. 

 Qualifications and Requirements  

• PhD in Economics. 

• At least two (2) years’ post-doctoral research experience in economic analyses and modelling. 

• Experience in the management and coordination of research programmes and partnerships, and monitoring and evaluation of programmes.  

• Strong and hands-on quantitative research approaches, methods, and analytical skills. 

• Experience in multidisciplinary approaches to research aimed at results for sustainable development.  

• Excellent writing skills, including policy-oriented reports and scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals (must have some published some scientific peer-reviewed journal papers) 

• Knowledge translation and policy engagement. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with effective team management skills.  

• Deep and strategic thinking, with close attention to detail. 

• In-depth knowledge of emerging issues in African development. 

• Strong adaptability skills to changing research evidence environment. 

TO APPLY: Please submit a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@afidep.org including the position title and specific area of expertise, i.e. “Post-Doctoral Fellow – Economics” on the subject of the email by 20th December 2024. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and qualifications, and explain why you are interested in this position. Your CV should include three relevant referees. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 

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The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is a regional non-profit research and policy Institute established in 2010 to help bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in development efforts in Africa. Our primary purpose is to contribute to sustainable development through the use of evidence and advocacy to strengthen political commitment and resource allocation for development issues; informing the design and implementation of effective interventions; and strengthening governance and accountability structures for tracking development challenges in Africa. AFIDEP is registered as a Non-Governmental Organisation in both Kenya and Malawi (where it has offices) and as a non-profit institution in the USA with 501(c)3 status. For further details about AFIDEP and its work refer to www.afidep.org. 

AFIDEP is looking for a Gender & Youth Empowerment Expert as a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our research and policy teams to contribute to accelerating development progress in Africa through evidence generation and translation, and capacity development. The successful candidate will conduct research on gender equality and youth empowerment on various development policy and programmatic issues that AFIDEP works on. Immediate work will focus on research to inform policy and regulatory reforms that Africa needs to leverage the ongoing demographic transition, the 4th industrial revolution, and the evolving digital economy, to create meaning and dignified employment for youth. The ideal candidate must have a PhD in Gender and Development, or Development Studies, or Public Policy, or a related field, and at least 2 years of relevant research experience. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities  

• Take part in the conceptualization, design and implementation of research, capacity strengthening, and policy engagement programmes. 

• Design and conduct research on gender equality and youth empowerment on various development policy and programmatic issues that AFIDEP works on to generate critical insights for informing policy and programmatic reforms. 

• Design and conduct systematic reviews of existing research and analysis of existing data to generate critical insights for informing policy and programmatic reforms. 

• Write different types of publications to present research results including scientific journal papers, research reports, policy briefs, and blogs.  

• Organise policy dialogues with relevant government officials and other stakeholders at regional and national levels to research findings to facilitate their uptake in policy decision-making  

• Conduct capacity development activities to strengthen the generation and use of research and other types of evidence in decision-making.  

• Establish and manage critical partnerships with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure ownership and support for the research work you are involved in. 

• Contribute to proposal writing and fundraising. 

Qualifications and Requirements  

• PhD in Gender and Development, or Development Studies, or, Public Policy, or a related field. 

• At least two (2) years’ post-doctoral experience in policy and research in Gender Equity and Social Inclusion. 

• Experience in the management and coordination of research programmes and partnerships, and monitoring and evaluation of programmes.  

• Strong and hands-on quantitative research approaches, methods, and analytical skills. 

• Experience in multidisciplinary approaches to research aimed at results for sustainable development.  

• Excellent writing skills, including policy-oriented reports and scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals (must have some published some scientific peer-reviewed journal papers) 

• Knowledge translation and policy engagement. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with effective team management skills.  

• Deep and strategic thinking, with close attention to detail. 

• In-depth knowledge of emerging issues in African development. 

• Strong adaptability skills to changing research evidence environment. 

TO APPLY: Please submit a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@afidep.org including the position title and specific area of expertise, i.e. “Post-Doctoral Fellow – Gender and Youth Empowerment” on the subject of the email by 20th December 2024. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and qualifications, and explain why you are interested in this position. Your CV should include three relevant referees. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment pr0cess.

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The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is a regional non-profit research and policy Institute established in 2010 to help bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in development efforts in Africa. Our primary purpose is to contribute to sustainable development through the use of evidence and advocacy to strengthen political commitment and resource allocation for development issues; informing the design and implementation of effective interventions; and strengthening governance and accountability structures for tracking development challenges in Africa. AFIDEP is registered as a Non-Governmental Organisation in both Kenya and Malawi (where it has offices) and as a non-profit institution in the USA with 501(c)3 status. For further details about AFIDEP and its work refer to www.afidep.org. 

AFIDEP is looking for an experienced professional to fill in the position of Projects Administrative Officer, based in AFIDEP’s Nairobi office. Reporting to the Director of Public Policy & Knowledge Translation, the role entails providing support including administration, monitoring project budgets and tracking project implementation, and coordination of project team meetings, under the office of the Director, in a bid to enhance efficiency and service delivery to the Director, as well as internal and external clients. The holder of this role will be effective at planning, coordination, communication, and monitoring in their work, and should be able to work well under pressure.  

Key Accountabilities 

Projects Management and Administration  

• Track the implementation of all projects under the Director’s leadership and provide early alerts on implementation challenges. 

• Identify synergies between projects to maximise efficiencies in time and cost. 

• Create and maintain a database of all project documents.  

• Liaise with Finance to monitor project budgets and provide quarterly reports of burn rate. 

• Maintain project calendars, coordinate meetings, and follow-up on actions points.  

• In consultation with project managers and project coordinators, prepare consolidated monthly reports on the projects and PowerPoint presentations as required. 

Administrative support to the Director’s office 

• Work closely and effectively with the Director to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.  

• Manage an extremely active calendar of appointments; assist in composing correspondence.  

• Make project travel arrangements as and when required; compile documents for meetings; complete travel expense reports. 

• Provide technical and administrative support for the Director’s effective contribution to Board functions and meetings, as well as, to the Senior Management Team functions and meetings.  

Qualifications and Experience 

Essential 

• Masters’ degree in social sciences or development studies with at least 3 years’ work experience in a project officer role, or project management.  

• Project management training, with hands-on skills and experience in using project management software.  

• Practical hands-on experience in project management in an international organization implementing multiple projects.  

• Budget tracking ability. 

• Proficient user of MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).  

• Knowledge of best practices and industry standards for project management.  

• Knowledge of international development or a demonstrated interest in poverty-related issues.  

• Experience in proposal writing, finance or accounting knowledge is an added advantage. 

Core Competencies and Skills 

• Advanced communication and writing skills in English (skills in French desirable). 

• Excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking, and administration.  

• Meticulous and effective at planning and monitoring work, and be able to work well under pressure. 

• Excellent interpersonal and effective team management skills, and collaboration across multiple functions and teams.  

• The ability to understand and support the needs of diverse projects across an organization.  

• Technological skills for digital databases management. 

TO APPLY: Please submit a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@afidep.org including the position title as the subject of the email by 20th December 2024. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and qualifications, and explain why you are interested in this position. Your CV should include three relevant referees. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 

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AFIDEP is a regional non-profit research and policy Institute whose mission is to institutionalize a culture of consistent use of evidence in public policy formulation and implementation to address various development challenges in Africa. AFIDEP is implementing a 3-year project that will examine the barriers and enablers of the formulation and/or implementation of policies and regulations to address youth unemployment in Africa. 

AFIDEP is looking for a Research & Policy Associate to coordinate the implementation of research and capacity development programmes on various development policy and programmatic issues relevant to AFIDEP’s work, and contribute to research studies including undertaking systematic literature reviews, primary data collection, and data analysis. The ideal candidate must have a Master’s degree in either Political Science, or Public Policy and Administration, or Development Studies, or Gender and Development, and at least 3 years of relevant research experience. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities  

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of research and capacity strengthening projects.  

• Contribute to the design and implementation of research and capacity strengthening projects. 

• Conduct systematic literature reviews of existing research and produce research reports and policy publications.  

• Conduct primary data collection and collation of data to contribute to research studies. 

• Write policy briefs, research briefs, and contribute to the writing of scientific journal papers. 

• Support the planning and organization of policy dialogues with relevant government officials and other stakeholders at regional and national levels to research findings to facilitate their uptake in policy decision-making. 

• Support the implementation of capacity development activities to strengthen the generation and use of research and other types of evidence in decision-making.  

• Support the management of critical partnerships with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure ownership and support for the research work you are involved in. 

• Conduct monitoring, learning and evaluation of research and capacity strengthening projects. 

Qualifications and Requirements  

• A Master’s degree in either Political Science, or Public Policy and Administration, or Development Studies, or Gender and Development 

• At least 3 years of relevant research experience. 

• Strong and hands-on skills in public policy research design and implementation, and capacity strengthening. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues to a range of audiences. 

• Experience in project planning and management, and in project monitoring and evaluation. 

• Evidence of scientific writing and publications is desirable. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision. 

• Fluent in English, with proficiency in French desirable. 

Application Process  

To apply for this position, please submit a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@afidep.org  including the position title “Research and Policy Associate – Public Policy” on the subject of the email by 20th December 2024. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and qualifications, and explain why you are best suited for this position. Your CV should include three relevant referees. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 

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AFIDEP is a regional non-profit research and policy Institute whose mission is to institutionalize a culture of consistent use of evidence in public policy formulation and implementation to address various development challenges in Africa. Our work focuses on five thematic areas namely: Population Dynamics and Demographic Dividend, Health and Wellbeing, Transformative Education and Skills Development, Environment and Climate Change, and Governance and Accountability. The Institute is registered as a Non-Governmental Organization in Kenya and Malawi where it has offices and in the USA as a 501c3 non-profit organization.  

AFIDEP is looking to recruit a research and policy associate to join our research and policy programmes in our Health and well-being thematic areas. The successful candidates will lead and/or be involved in research and policy work in the African region. The candidate will be based in our Lilongwe office in Malawi. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Take part in the conceptualization, design, and implementation of research, capacity building, and policy engagement programmes. 

• Conduct research evidence syntheses and translation into policy-oriented advocacy materials and accountability tools to include secondary analysis of various data sets, systematic reviews and other related forms of evidence 

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of cross-sectoral programming initiatives, including project proposals, work plans, and progress reports and fundraising. 

• Develop scientific writing for various research knowledge consumers and publish policy-oriented research in journals. 

• Promote the application of research findings in decision-making processes at national, regional, and international levels. 

• Engage policymakers to promote the application of research evidence in decision-making processes. 

• Develop capacity in translating, disseminating, and using research evidence for policymakers and other stakeholders at national and regional levels. 

Qualifications 

• Masters’ degree in public health or other health-related fields with at least 3 years of practical experience in infectious diseases like HIV/TB research and programming; 

• Experience in the management and coordination of research programmes and partnerships, and monitoring and evaluation of programmes; 

• In-depth knowledge of current and emerging health issues in the African context, programme management skills; and deep and strategic thinking, with close attention to detail; 

• Excellent writing skills, including policy-oriented reports and scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals; 

• Skills in evidence translation and policy/programme analysis, strong qualitative and quantitative research and ability to engage policy makers 

• Strong interpersonal skills with effective team management skills  

• Strong adaptability skills with the ability to set priorities, manage time effectively, and handle multiple ongoing tasks on tight deadlines. 

To apply: Please send a motivation letter and a detailed CV indicating your suitability for the position, which should include three relevant referees to: recruitment@afidep.org not later than 27th December 2024. The application should include the job title of the position as the subject of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

 AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 

AFIDEP is a regional non-profit research and policy Institute whose mission is to institutionalize a culture of consistent use of evidence in public policy formulation and implementation to address various development challenges in Africa. AFIDEP is implementing a 3-year project that will examine the barriers and enablers of the formulation and/or implementation of policies and regulations to address youth unemployment in Africa. 

AFIDEP is seeking to recruit two (2) Research Assistants (Internships) to contribute to ongoing research work on the various development policy and programmatic issues that AFIDEP works on, through undertaking literature reviews, data collection, and data collation. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in either Economics, or Political Science, or Public Policy and Administration, or Development Studies. Candidates currently undertaking Master’s degree studies will be preferred. Besides contributing to project implementation, the successful candidates will benefit from the project by acquiring new knowledge and skills. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities  

• Contribute to the coordination of research and capacity strengthening projects.  

• Contribute to the day-to-day implementation of research and capacity strengthening projects. 

• Conduct literature reviews to contribute to ongoing research. 

• Conduct primary data collection and collation of data to contribute to research studies. 

• Support the planning and organization of project activities including policy dialogues, capacity strengthening workshops, etc. 

• Support the management of critical partnerships with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure ownership and support for the research work you are involved in. 

• Contribute to project monitoring, learning and evaluation, including preparing project activity reports, etc. 

 Qualifications and Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in in Economics, Political Science or Development Studies or Public Policy. Candidates currently undertaking Master’s degree studies will have an added advantage. 

• Good research and analytical skills, and some experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively on issues to a range of audiences as well as meaningfully interact and engage with diverse teams. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as independently in a fast-paced environment and with minimal supervision. 

• Fluency in English, with proficiency in French desirable. 

TO APPLY: Please submit a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@afidep.org  including the position title “Research Assistant – Youth Futures Project” on the subject of the email by 20th December 2024. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and qualifications, and explain why you are best suited for this position. Your CV should include three relevant referees. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 

Download job description: RESEARCH ASSISTANT – INTERN (2 POSITIONS)

The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is a regional non-profit research and policy Institute established in 2010 to help bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in development efforts in Africa. Our primary purpose is to contribute to sustainable development through the use of evidence and advocacy to strengthen political commitment and resource allocation for development issues; informing the design and implementation of effective interventions; and strengthening governance and accountability structures for tracking development challenges in Africa. AFIDEP is registered as a Non-Governmental Organisation in both Kenya and Malawi (where it has offices) and as a non-profit institution in the USA with 501(c)3 status. For further details about AFIDEP and its work refer to www.afidep.org.  

AFIDEP is looking for a Research Officer – Economist to coordinate implementation of research and capacity development programmes on various development policy and programmatic issues relevant to AFIDEP’s work, and contribute to research studies including undertaking systematic literature reviews, primary data collection, and data analysis. Immediate work will focus on supporting African countries to operationalize the link between women’s economic empowerment and macroeconomic policy. The position will be based at AFIDEP’s Nairobi office.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities  

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of research and capacity strengthening projects.  

• Contribute to different types of economic analyses and modelling on various development policy and programmatic issues that AFIDEP works on to generate critical insights for informing policy and programmatic reforms 

• Conduct systematic literature reviews of existing research and produce research reports and policy publications.  

• Conduct primary data collection and collation of data to contribute to research studies. 

• Write policy briefs, research briefs, and contribute to the writing of scientific journal papers. 

• Support the planning and organization of policy dialogues with relevant government officials and other stakeholders at regional and national levels to research findings to facilitate their uptake in policy decision-making. 

• Support the implementation of capacity development activities to strengthen the generation and use of research and other types of evidence in decision-making.  

• Support the management of critical partnerships with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure ownership and support for the research work you are involved in. 

• Conduct monitoring, learning and evaluation of research and capacity strengthening projects. 

Qualifications and Requirements  

• Masters’ degree in Economics or Development Economics. Candidates with a Masters’ degree in Economics or Development Economics, with specialization in gender equity and economic empowerment of women, will have an added advantage. 

• At least three years’ experience in research and advocacy on gender and development.  

• Demonstrated knowledge of key concepts/issues relating to gender and macroeconomic policy. 

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills, including attention to detail and experience in modeling using relevant statistical softwares. 

• Strong communication skills, including preparation and delivery of compelling technical presentations, reports and other documents. 

• Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders, and excellent organizational skills. 

• Proven ability to coordinate and manage multi-stakeholder and multi-country research projects and timelines. 

• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks concurrently. 

TO APPLY: Please submit a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@afidep.org including the position title as the subject of the email by 20th December 2024. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and qualifications, and explain why you are interested in this position. Your CV should include three relevant referees. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 

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