African Institute for Development Policy Jobs

3. AFIDEP Knowledge Translation Scientist Jobs in Kenya

- (3 positions)

The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is an international non-profit policy think tank whose mission is to translate and enable utilisation of research evidence in policy-making, primarily in the fields of population change and sustainable development; and health systems strengthening in Africa.

We work to bridge the gap between research, policy and practice by enabling use of research evidence in decision-making aimed at addressing various development challenges in Africa. With our Head Office in Nairobi-Kenya and a branch office in Lilongwe-Malawi, we are seeking experienced and highly motivated individuals to fill the following positions to be based either in our Nairobi (Kenya) or Lilongwe (Malawi) office.

Knowledge Translation Scientist (3 positions) in the following areas:

1. Education and skills development
2. Population change and sustainable development (Demographic Dividend)
3. Health System Strengthening - Health Economics

The Knowledge Translation Scientist role entails providing leadership in development and implementation of knowledge translation and capacity building programmes, and promoting use of the evidence in decision-making processes at national and regional levels.

This is a senior technical position with professional accountabilities to partners and technical functions at the institute. The successful candidate will be expected to lead various programmes implementation initiatives besides resource mobilisation activities.

The candidate should possess a PhD in either of the following: Population Studies (Demography), Education, Health Economics or Development Economics. The candidate should also have strong qualitative and quantitative research skills; have a record of accomplishment in publications, grants proposal writing and hands-on experience in policy analysis, synthesising and translating research evidence into outputs that can be easily used by policymakers and in policy engagement.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the conceptualisation, design and implementation of research, capacity building and policy engagement programmes

Conduct research evidence synthesis including systematic reviews

Conduct research evidence translation into policy-oriented advocacy materials

Promote application of research findings in decision-making processes at national, regional, and international levels

Proposal writing and fundraising

Scientific writing for various research knowledge consumers and publishing policy-oriented research in journals

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

Candidate should have a PhD in either of the following; Population Studies (Demography), Education, Health Economics or Development Economics.

Skills

Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills

Strong analytical skills

Critical thinker

Excellent writing and communication skills in English (additional skills in French desirable).

Strong interpersonal skills with effective team management skills

Strong adaptability skills to changing research evidence environment

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ postdoctoral professional experience.

Management and coordination of research programmes and partnerships

Scientific writing publications.

Evidence translation and policy analysis

Engagement of senior policy makers

Experience in proposal writing and fundraising.

Monitoring and evaluation of research programmes

To apply:

Please send
(1) one-page cover letter;
(2) CV of not more than 5 (five) pages-including 3 (three) relevant referees;
(3) 1 (one) page motivation statement detailing career goals and interests, not later than 31st March 2017 to the contact below.

Application letters should have the title of the position as the subject as well as subject of email for email applicants. Kindly indicate which one of the three positions you are applying for. Only qualified applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Finance and Administration Manager
African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP),
Westcom Point Building, Mahinga Mairu Avenue (Off Waiyaki Way), Westlands Nairobi

P.O. Box 14688 00800
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: hr@afidep.org

For more information and job application details, see; AFIDEP Jobs in Kenya

4. AFIDEP Knowledge Translation Officer Jobs in Kenya

This position mainly entails coordination and management of knowledge translation and capacity building programmes. The holder of the position will coordinate the implementation of research projects, contribute to advocacy for application of research finding in decision-making, and carry out scientific writing, proposal writing and dissemination materials.

The candidate should possess a minimum of Master’s degree qualifications either in Population Studies (Demography), Education, Health Economics, Development Economics, Public Health, Policy Analysis or Science Communications, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in research programme management, knowledge translation and policy engagement.

Main Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation of research projects including data collection and collation, data analysis and systematic evidence and policy reviews

Contribute to advocacy for application of research findings in decision-making processes at national, regional, and international levels

Scientific writing and production of research reports

Contribute to capacity building in research knowledge translation and synthesis

Contribute to proposal writing

Develop and disseminate policy-oriented advocacy materials

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

The candidate should possess a minimum of Master’s degree qualifications either in Population Studies(Demography), Education, Health Economics, Development Economics, Public Health, Policy Analysis or Science Communications.
Experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in research programme management, knowledge translation and policy engagement

Proven track record of scientific writing

Practical experience in synthesising and translating research evidence into outputs that are usable by policymakers

Proven experience in developing policy-oriented advocacy materials

Past experience in monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes

A track record in coordinating research programmes and partnerships.

Skills

Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills

Strong analytical skills

Critical thinker

Excellent writing and communication skills in English. Additional official language such as French will be an added advantage.

Additional information: The above positions will be for a period of 2 years, renewable depending on performance, continued need of the Institute and availability of funding. A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.

To apply:

Please send
(1) one-page cover letter;
(2) CV of not more than 5 (five) pages-including 3 (three) relevant referees;
(3) 1 (one) page motivation statement detailing career goals and interests, not later than 31st March 2017 to the contact below.

Application letters should have the title of the position as the subject as well as subject of email for email applicants. Only qualified applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Finance and Administration Manager
African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP),
Westcom Point Building, Mahinga Mairu Avenue (Off Waiyaki Way), Westlands Nairobi
P.O. Box 14688 00800 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: hr@afidep.org

For more information and job application details, see; AFIDEP Jobs in Kenya

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