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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 works in six focus areas namely: Population dynamics and demographic dividend; Health and well-being; Education and skills development; Environment, energy and climate change; Economic wellbeing; and Governance and accountability. AFIDEP implements its continental programme of work from its offices in Nairobi (Kenya), and Lilongwe (Malawi).

AFIDEP is looking for a Senior Research and Policy Analyst to lead the implementation of its evidence-into-policy work in Francophone countries in Africa. Preferably, the candidate should preferably be based in Cote d’Ivoire.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AFIDEP’s evidence-into-policy initiatives involving nurturing strategic relationships with relevant government agencies in the Francophone region; leading evidence synthesis activities including systematic reviews and rapid reviews; and leading evidence translation activities (including development of policy briefs, hosting of policy dialogues, networking with accountability and advocacy stakeholders, media, and private sector).
• Conduct research and policy analyses to inform AFIDEP’s ongoing work in the region.
• Lead capacity development initiatives with policymakers and other stakeholders with the aim of promoting and embedding an evidence-use culture in governments’ routine decision-making processes.
• Provide technical support to policy, research, and advocacy efforts related to cross-sectoral development issues, including population dynamics, health, environment and climate change, and sustainable development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in government, civil society, and the private sector to advance AFIDEP’s programming objectives in the Francophone region.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field that aligns with any of AFIDEP’s thematic areas of work (i.e., Population dynamics and demographic dividend; Health and well-being; Education and skills development; Environment, energy and climate change; Economic wellbeing; and Governance and accountability).
• A minimum of ten (10) years of research experience involving leading the design and implementation of research studies relevant to AFIDEP’s work. This should be demonstrable by a track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed scientific journal papers.
• A minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience working with governments in the Francophone region leading evidence-to-policy initiatives in any of the areas of work of work noted above.
• Hands-on experience in the management and coordination of research and capacity development programmes with diverse partners, including monitoring and evaluation of such programmes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including writing policy-oriented reports and scientific journal papers, presenting complex research to policy audiences, etc., in both French and English.
• Strong interpersonal and team management skills

To apply: Please send a motivation letter and a detailed CV in French and English indicating your suitability for the position, which should include three relevant referees to: recruitment@afidep.org not later than March 21, 2025. Include the job title in the email subject. 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 research project that is examining the barriers and enablers to the formulation and implementation of policies and regulations to address youth unemployment in Africa. This work is being implemented in Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda.

AFIDEP is looking for senior research experts in industrial regulation, trade policy, education and skills development, and youth employment to conduct a political economy analysis (PEA) of youth employment in Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda. The PEA will examine how industrial policies, trade regulations, education systems, and job creation strategies enable or hinder the realisation of meaningful and dignified employment opportunities for young people in Africa. The purpose will be to generate indepth insights on gaps in policy that need reform, as well as, actions needed to accelerate policy implementation in order for countries to generate meaningful and dignified employment for youth, leveraging the changing youth demographics in the context of ongoing 4^th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the evolving digital economy.

The ideal candidates will have a relevant PhD and extensive experience in designing and conducting research on industrial policy, trade regulation, education policy. We are looking for one consultant per study country, and the consultant must be based in the study country (Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda).

Key Responsibilities

• Design a country-level political economy analysis (PEA) study – prepare a research protocol and submit for ehtics review and approval in study country.
• Collect data for the PEA study involving: a comprehensive systematic desk review of policies and other literature on youth employment in the study country; indepth interviews and focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders.
• Undetake data analysis and research report writing.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations, including at least two policy dialogues – one at the start of the study to introduce study to key stakeholders and get initial stakeholder insights on the issue, and one at after the study to validate the results, as well as discuss policy implications.
• Prepare one journal paper to share the results of the PEA.

Qualifications and Requirements

• PhD in Education and Skills Development, or Industrial Development, or Trade and Investment, or in a relevant field.
• At least 15 years of research leadership experience involving leading the design and implementation of high quality research studies in the relevant focus of this work (education and skills development, or industrial policy, or trade and investment).
• Hands-on experience with designing and conducting PEA studies.
• Track record of scientific publications in education and skills development, industrial policy, trade and investment, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder consultations and engagements.

Application Process

• To apply, submit a detailed CV, brief cover letter, and a 5-page proposaloutlining your research approach/design and methods for undertaking a political economy analysis of youth employment in your country to recruitment@afidep.org with the subject line “Consultant – PEA on Industrial Regulation [Your Country]” by March 21, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AFIDEP est un institut régional de recherche et de politiques à but non lucratif dont la mission est d’institutionnaliser une culture d’utilisation cohérente des données probantes dans la formulation et la mise en œuvre des politiques publiques pour relever divers défis de développement en Afrique. L’AFIDEP met en œuvre un projet de recherche qui examine les obstacles et les facteurs favorables à la formulation et à la mise en œuvre de politiques et de réglementations visant à lutter contre le chômage des jeunes en Afrique. Ce travail est mis en œuvre au Kenya, en Éthiopie, au Ghana, au Nigéria, au Rwanda, au Sénégal et en Ouganda.

L’AFIDEP recherche des experts de recherche chevronnés en réglementation industrielle, politique commerciale, éducation et développement des compétences et emploi des jeunes pour mener une analyse d’économie politique (AEP) de l’emploi des jeunes en Éthiopie, au Ghana, au Nigéria, au Rwanda, au Sénégal et en Ouganda. L’AEP examinera comment les politiques industrielles, les réglementations commerciales, les systèmes éducatifs et les stratégies de création d’emplois permettent ou entravent la réalisation d’opportunités d’emploi significatives et dignes pour les jeunes en Afrique. L’objectif sera de générer des informations approfondies sur les lacunes des politiques qui doivent être réformées, ainsi que sur les actions nécessaires pour accélérer la mise en œuvre des politiques afin que les pays puissent générer des emplois significatifs et dignes pour les jeunes, en tirant parti de l’évolution démographique des jeunes dans le contexte de la 4e révolution industrielle (4IR) en cours et de l’évolution de l’économie numérique.

Les candidats idéaux auront un doctorat pertinent et une vaste expérience dans la conception et la conduite de recherches sur la politique industrielle, la réglementation commerciale et la politique de l’éducation. Nous recherchons un consultant / une consultante par pays d’étude, et le consultant / la consultante doit être basé / basée dans le pays d’étude (Éthiopie, Ghana, Nigéria, Rwanda, Sénégal et Ouganda).

Principales responsabilités

• Concevoir une étude d’analyse de l’économie politique (AEP) au niveau national – préparer un protocole de recherche et le soumettre à l’examen et à l’approbation des éthiques dans le pays d’étude.
• Recueillir des données pour l’étude AEP comprenant: un examen documentaire systématique complet des politiques et autres documents sur l’emploi des jeunes dans le pays d’étude; des entretiens approfondis et des discussions de groupe avec les parties prenantes concernées.
• Entreprendre l’analyse des données et la rédaction du rapport de recherche.
• Mener des consultations avec les parties prenantes, y compris au moins deux dialogues politiques – un au début de l’étude pour présenter l’étude aux principales parties prenantes et obtenir les premières idées des parties prenantes sur la question, et un après l’étude pour valider les résultats, ainsi que discuter des implications politiques.
• Élaborer un article de journal pour partager les résultats de l’AEP.

Qualifications and Exigences

• Doctorat en éducation et développement des compétences, ou en développement industriel, ou en commerce et investissement, ou dans un domaine connexe.
• Au moins 15 ans d’expérience en leadership de recherche impliquant la conduite de la conception et de la mise en œuvre d’études de recherche de haute qualité dans le domaine pertinent de ce travail (éducation et développement des compétences, ou politique industrielle, ou commerce et investissement).
• Expérience pratique de la conception et de la conduite d’études PEA.
• Antécédents de publications scientifiques dans les domaines de l’éducation et du développement des compétences, de la politique industrielle, du commerce et de l’investissement, etc.
• Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et à gérer des consultations et des engagements multipartites.

Processus de candidature

Pour postuler, envoyez un CV détaillé, une brève lettre de motivation et une proposition de 5 pages décrivant votre approche / conception de recherche et vos méthodes pour entreprendre une analyse d’économie politique de l’emploi des jeunes dans votre pays à recruitement@afidep.org avec pour objet « Consultant – PEA sur la réglementation industrielle [Votre pays] » avant le 21 mars 2025.

Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.

AFIDEP is an African-led, non-profit research and policy institute, established in 2010 to bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in development efforts in Africa. AFIDEP contributes to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other development strategies by enabling the use of evidence in the formulation and implementation of development policies and programmes. To do this, we undertake activities that fall in two broad categories:

1. Research generation, synthesis and translation for decision-making
2. Capacity development for increased research use and evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM), including strengthening individual and institutional capacity for research synthesis, analysis, translation, packaging, communications and policy engagement.

About the Advance Domestic Health Financing Project

The Advance Domestic Health Financing (ADHF) project aims to contribute to enhancing domestic political will, resource investments, adaptation and implementation of evidence-informed policies, and efficient and effective utilization of available health financing resources (ODA and domestic) in Africa. The project seeks to build on the government’s economic recovery and debt management efforts, the African Union (AU)’s Africa Leadership Meeting (ALM) declaration commitments, other domestic, regional, and global commitments related to PHC, family planning (FP), girls and women’s health. All these require political will, good governance and leadership, and evidence-informed decision-making at the domestic level for tangible commitments to increase the salience of “more money for health” and “more health for the money” with particular attention to PHC, girls and women’s health “as a driver of human capital for economic growth, not a cost”. 

Job Summary

The Research intern will provide comprehensive planning and technical project support to our research team by assisting in writing quality reports during workshops, conducting field data collection, mining secondary data, organizing meetings and workshops and carrying out any other allocated role on project implementation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Sciences, proven experience in healthcare research including qualitative and quantitative data collection, entry and cleaning and preferably working experience on health financing concepts. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Report Writing & Documentation:
  • Help draft, edit, and finalize technical reports during and after workshops.
  • Collaborate with team members to compile and present findings in clear, concise reports.
• Meeting and Workshop Support:
  • Organize and coordinate meetings and workshops, including logistics, scheduling, and preparation of necessary materials.
  • Take detailed minutes during meetings and workshops, ensuring all key points and decisions are recorded
• Administrative Support:
  • Support general administrative tasks, including organizing communications and scheduling team activities
  • Follow-up with key stakeholders on the implementation of project activities and initiatives to monitor progress
• Data Collection & Field Work:
  • Assist with planning and executing data collection activities in the field on need basis and ensuring accurate and reliable data capture.
  • Work with research teams to administer qualitative and quantitative surveys, conduct interviews, data entry, interview transcription, and data cleaning.
• Secondary Data Mining & Analysis:
  • Identify, extract, and manage secondary data from various sources relevant to healthcare and health financing.
  • Assist in data cleaning and preliminary analysis to support research objectives.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the research team and stakeholders to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Contribute ideas and suggestions for process improvements in data collection and reporting methods.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Public Health, economics or a related field.

Experience:

• • Preparation of quality technical reports
  • Strong interpersonal skills and integrity with experience of working with teams
  • Familiarity with health financing principles is an added advantage.
  • Prior experience in data collection within healthcare settings is required.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.

Employment Terms

• Contract Type: Temporary
• Duration: 6 months
• Work Hours: Standard office hours, plus flexibility for fieldwork as needed
• Travel: Must be available for field visits and workshops as required.

Application process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. A cover letter explaining their suitability for the role.
2. An up-to-date CV/resume.
3. Copies of relevant academic certificates.

Please send your applications to recruitment@afidep.org by March 21, 2025. The application should be clearly titled “Project Intern to support project implementation”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.