Policy Engagement Manager

APHRC seeks to recruit three (3) Policy Engagement Managers to join its Policy Engagement and Communications (PEC) Program. The three positions will be based in the PEC’s Synergy Unit – which contributes to and collaborates with researchers on translating research evidence into different formats for technical and non-academic audiences. It also positions our evidence and experts, contributing to raising the profile of the Center.

TERMS OF REFERENCE – CONSULTANT RESEARCHER

APHRC seeks to recruit a consultant to lead a feasibility study to assess the readiness to establish biobanking of patient samples from selected health facilities in Uganda and Kenya. The Initial contract period will be 6 months with a possibility of extension based on performance and
additional activities to undertake.

The consultant will provide overall project management for a feasibility study with the following specific tasks; obtain ethical approvals, recruit a study team and supervise study activities.

TERMS OF REFERENCE – QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS

APHRC is accepting applications for both Qualitative and Quantitative Field Interviewers for its AfriFOODlinks Project. The project will be carrying out a mixed methods cross-sectional study involving collection of both quantitative and qualitative data in Kisumu in the course of October and November 2023.

TERMS OF REFERENCE – GRAPHIC DESIGNER

APHRC seeks to engage a consultant to design an interactive and visually appealing version of three courses in English and French on its Moodle (Virtual Academy Platform) for a period of two months.

Small Grant Capacity Building Call for Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSS) Sites

Through the INSPIRE Learning Health System (LHS) project, we welcome applications from HDSS sites and Longitudinal Population Cohorts (LPCs) that would like to build a niche or innovate within their sites. We are particularly interested in proposals that are;
• Technologically innovative
• Scalable, replicable and sustainable
• Community driven and inclusive

CONSULTANCY TO SUPPORT RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENT SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

APHRC seeks to recruit three consultants to support research on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH).The consultants are expected to conduct desk-based research to understand key drivers of the changes observed in Benin, Nepal and Peru countries, including changes in policies, and to draw out lessons for multi-sectoral action including youth engagement to improve Adolescent SRH outcomes. Each consultant will focus on one country.

RESEARCH OFFICERS

APHRC seeks to recruit five (5) Research Officers to work within the Human Development (HD) Theme of the Research Division. The HD theme research work focuses on education, youth empowerment, and early childhood development. One position will be based in Garissa county while another will be based in Turkana county.

RESEARCHER (Food Systems)

APHRC seeks to recruit a Researcher to work in the Nutrition and Food Systems Unit within the Research Division, mainly focusing on research on food systems.

RESEARCHER (Maternal, Infant and Child Nutrition)

We are seeking to recruit a Researcher to work in the Nutrition and Food Systems Unit within the Research Division, mainly focusing on research on maternal, infant and child nutrition.

TERMS OF REFERENCE – ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

APHRC is looking for an Advocacy and Communications Consultant to join the Advocacy Unit.

Consultancy for Technical Review, Development and Harmonization of Institutional and Administrative Policy Framework

We seek to engage a consultant to review selected policies (5-8) and draft contracts/agreements to ensure they adequately address safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse and if not advice on how they can be improved.

TEMPORARY LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS

The APHRC seeks to recruit two Temporary Laboratory Technologists in one of its projects for a period of four months.

SENIOR ADVOCACY OFFICER

We seek to recruit a Senior Advocacy Officer to work in the CPSE project within the Policy Engagement and Communication (PEC) Program. CPSE’s work is anchored on partnerships with key government and civil society bodies at the regional and sub-regional levels in Eastern, Southern and Western Africa in seven countries: Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Liberia.

TERMS OF REFERENCE – CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT A SCOPING REVIEW OF POLICY AND PRACTICE LANDSCAPE, GAPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES TO FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION TO PROMOTE HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH IN EAST AFRICAN CITIES AND DRYLANDS

The scoping review consultancy is to help understand the policy and practice landscape, and identify gaps in research and opportunities for sustainable approaches including agroecology in food systems transformation in East Africa, particularly in urban areas and drylands.

RE-ADVERTISEMENT – CAPACITY STRENGTHENING ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT

APHRC is seeking a passionate and meticulous consultant to evaluate how useful our capacity-strengthening sessions for our partners has been for them, especially for the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), East African Community (EAC), and other partners.

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGERS

We seek to recruit Communications Managers to join the Policy Engagement and Communications (PEC) Program. These are new roles arising from the implementation of the current five-year strategic plan which has, subsequently triggered tremendous growth in our programs.
The ideal candidate will be an outstanding mentor, able to both supervise and delegate with authority, and be a nimble and innovative user of knowledge to drive change. The role is responsible for delivering technical communications support in external and internal communications including content generation, storytelling, writing and editing, media engagement for mainstream and digital media, formal and informal training in various communications skills, to help highly technical and specialized research professionals improve their ability to effectively reach a variety of lay audiences.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS

We are seeking to recruit Communications Officers to join the Policy Engagement and Communication (PEC) Program. These are new roles arising from the implementation of the current five-year strategic plan which has, subsequently triggered tremendous growth in our programs. We are looking for individuals who are creative, organized, highly motivated, results-oriented, and great communicators who will help bring lasting evidence-based change in Africa. The successful candidates will contribute to knowledge translation and policy engagement efforts in collaboration, working in close collaboration with program teams.

MULTIMEDIA OFFICERS

As part of our strategy to improve the Center’s ability to engage in global and continental discussions about solutions to the challenges impeding Africa’s development, we are recruiting Multimedia Officers to ensure quality control in our multimedia content. These are new roles arising from the implementation of the current five-year strategic plan which has, subsequently triggered tremendous growth in our programs.

TERMS OF REFERENCE – CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSORTIUM FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH TRAINING IN AFRICA (CARTA)PROGRAM

APHRC is seeking applications from consultant(s) to conduct an environmental assessment on the CARTA Program. The objective of the environmental assessment is to have a basis for integrating environmental assessment into planning, implementation and monitoring of the Program and ensure that CARTA contributes to environmentally sustainable development.

Call for Applications for Seed Pilot Projects 2023

The Multimorbidity in Africa: Digital Innovation, Visualization, and Application (MADIVA) research hub is a five (5) year project funded
by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa) program.

TERMS OF REFERENCE – DEVELOPMENT OF CORPORATE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND LEARNING PLATFORM CONSULTANCY

APHRC is seeking firms/ individual consultants to develop a Knowledge Management and Learning Platform for the Center (including the West Africa Regional Office), to use across its themes and divisions.
The main objective of the consultancy is to establish a knowledge management and learning platform using web development technologies or frameworks and align the system to APHRC processes and procedures.

MULTIMEDIA OFFICER

We are recruiting a Multimedia Officer to join the Catalyze Initiative project. S/he will oversee the visual elements of the webpage and project materials, including knowledge management products, analyses, surveys, and exhibitions. Their main responsibilities will involve conveying information through visualizations and producing graphics such as illustrations, logos, product layouts, and photos. Additionally, they will be responsible for generating, modifying, and overseeing multimedia content across different platforms, as well as creating videos and utilizing digital channels.

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

We are recruiting a Senior Communications Officer for the Catalyze Initiative project. This is an initiative that seeks to link research outputs to policy and decision making for impact across the continent with specific activities in three countries: Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria.

BOARD SECRETARY

We are seeking to recruit a Board Secretary who will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Board’s affairs. S/he is expected to operate in line with the Board Charter and other relevant documents.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY- HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

We seek to engage an Intern in our Human Resources Unit to learn and work closely with the team for an initial period of three months.