African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Research Officer (M/F)
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an
African-led and Africa-based international research institute committed to
conducting high quality and policy-relevant multidisciplinary research.
Our researchers address important development issues and challenges facing sub-Saharan Africa in areas such as education, population, health, aging, urbanization and wellbeing.
Our goal is to generate evidence for meaningful action, engage
with policy makers in the region to disseminate our research findings,
influence policy decisions and improve the quality of life in Africa.
The APHRC seeks to recruit a Research Officer to
work in the West Africa Regional Office (WARO) in Senegal.
Major Responsibilities
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Lead the process of obtaining ethical approval for research
projects
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Develop study tools, training and manuals and field guides to
use for data collection
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Coordinate the recruitment, training and supervision of the
field team
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Coordinate field work and be responsible for data quality
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Mobilize and educate the community in relation to the research
project
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Participate in the development of research proposals
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Support translation of project documents from English to French
and vice-versa
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Conduct literature review and participate in writing scientific
papers
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Prepare regular field and project reports
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Participate in dissemination of research findings and policy
dialogue with appropriate audiences
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Prepare policy briefs and fact sheets from the projects’
findings
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Other duties as required.
Qualifications and
Experience
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Masters in Demography, Statistics, Economics, Public Health,
Geography, Sociology or related disciplines
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At least 3 years’ post qualification experience, preferably in a
research setting
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Experience conducting field data collection, both qualitative and
quantitative
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Experience managing field research teams
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Excellent oral and written communication in English and French
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Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks and
meet tight deadlines
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Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to
work in a culturally diverse team
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Experience working in Francophone West Africa.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application
letter and CV in English via our recruitment portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/ by
January 22nd, 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Cover letters should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
5e étage Immeuble Diallo-Lô, 325-327 CICES VDN, Dakar – Sénégal
Website: www.aphrc.org
APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
protection of persons at risk.