Research and Policy Associate at AFIDEP

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 50l c3 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.

Method Of Application

Please send a motivation letter and a detailed CV indicating your suitability for the position, which should include three relevant referees to: [email protected] 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.