Posted:Aug 28
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Description:
In 2009, the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), an African-led, regional non-profit policy think tank, was established to help bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in the areas of population change and sustainable development, and health systems strengthening in Africa. The purpose of AFIDEP’s work is to contribute to sustainable socio-economic development by enabling the formulation of policies and programme interventions that are informed by sound research evidence in these focus areas. Our Context In spite of on-going efforts to improve the utilisation of research evidence in decision-making in Africa, there remain major challenges. Available research is largely fragmented in different scientific publications and not appropriately packaged for use by decision-makers. Furthermore, the evidence often does not fully meet the policy and programme needs of decision-makers since they rarely contribute to the initial identification of the knowledge gaps that the evidence seeks to fill. Use of evidence is particularly weak in closing the big gap between policies and implementation, which remains one of the most critical development challenges in Africa. This is partly because there is limited research evidence to inform effective design and implementation of interventions that have the best potential to improve lives.
Job Description
- The successful candidate will play a key role in generating evidence, conducting policy analysis, and engaging stakeholders to advance SRHR in Africa. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research, policy advocacy, and strategic engagement at both national and regional levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and analyse SRHR research using both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- Conduct critical policy analysis and develop policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials.
- Manage SRHR-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and efficient resource use.
- Contribute to resource mobilisation through grant proposals and partnerships.
- Represent the organisation at high-level forums and engage with policymakers, civil society, and development partners.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Demography, Public Health, or related Social/Health Sciences.
- At least two years’ experience in both research and policy work on SRHR.
- Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and use of statistical/qualitative software.
- Experience in project management and policy engagement.
- Excellent writing skills, with a track record of developing policy briefs; publications and grant proposal success are an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Dateline: 5th September 2025
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
