Closing date: March 31, 2021
The
African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and
Africa-based international research institute engaged in multidisciplinary,
evidence-based policy research. Our researchers address important issues and
challenges facing Africa in areas such as education, health, population, aging,
urbanization and wellbeing. We engage with policymakers in the region to
disseminate our research findings and influence policy decisions to improve the
quality of life in Africa.
APHRC seeks to recruit at least two researchers to work in its Education and Youth Empowerment Unit.
Responsibilities (dependent on level
appointed):
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Provide leadership to scientific research team or project in an area related to
education and/or youth empowerment;
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Contribute to policy engagement and the unit’s strategic planning;
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Lead and contribute to proposal development and fundraising for research
projects in the unit;
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Mentor junior researchers and facilitate in the Center’s training programs as
needed;
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Secure and manage the necessary human, financial and material resources in the
unit, project or program;
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Represent the Center at high level national, regional and international forums,
including relevant technical working groups and expert committees;**
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Contribute to institutional publications including and not limited to lay
dissemination materials such as policy/research briefs and fact sheets; and
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Oversee data quality and analyses.
Qualifications and Experience:
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PhD in educational psychology, sociology of education, education
administration, education management, economics of education, test and
measurement, linguistics, teaching methods in mathematics or a language,
comparative and international education, technology education, special
education, curriculum studies, policy studies with a focus on education,
statistics with application in education, development studies, gender studies,
or any other related discipline.
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Experience working in a research institution, conducting research, leading
research programs or managing research projects.
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Experience with conducting impact evaluations of education interventions will
be an added advantage.
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Must be fluent in English; being multilingual (English and French) will be an
added advantage.
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Excellent scientific writing skills.
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Good quantitative or qualitative skills; experience with mixed methods will be
an added advantage provided one is very strong in quantitative or qualitative
methods.
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Strong proposal writing skills and track record of winning research grants.
Successful
candidates may be appointed at postdoctoral level (0-2 years after PhD),
Associate Research Scientist (3-5 years after PhD), Research Scientist (6-11
years after PhD) or Senior Research Scientist (12+ years after PhD) levels
depending on experience and track record.
The above positions come with an attractive, internationally-competitive
remuneration package including medical, travel and life insurance cover.
Allowances toward in-relocation (for those recruited from outside Kenya) and dependents’
education are also provided. Nationals of sub-Saharan African countries are
highly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates
are invited to submit their application in English, and include:
I. A letter of
application;
II. A statement of
research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and
III. CV with contact
details of three referees
through our recruitment
portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the
positions are filled.
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted; shortlisted candidates will be required to have a
Police Clearance Certificate. Cover letters should be addressed to:
The Human Resources
Officer
African Population and
Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga
Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO,
Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org**
APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
protection of vulnerable persons**