Associate Research Scientist, Research Capacity Strengthening (RCS) Division

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The African Population and Health Research Center, Inc. (APHRC) is an African-led and African-based international research institute engaged in interdisciplinary, evidence-based policy research. Our researchers address important issues and challenges facing Africa in areas such as education, health, population, urbanization and wellbeing. We engage with policy makers in the region to disseminate our research findings and influence change affecting the quality of life in Africa. We also support doctoral level training in Africa to strengthen research capacity in the region. The Center has over 40 research staff trained in the fields including anthropology, demography, health economics, education, sociology, public health, medicine and statistics.

Associate Research Scientist, Research Capacity Strengthening (RCS) Division
Role:
  • Assess internal research training priorities based on needs and available resources
  • Support the design, delivery and evaluation of internal research training activities
  • In collaboration with the CARTAProgram Manager:
    • Support the design and delivery of CARTA training programs
    • Coordinate evaluation of CARTA training programs
    • Monitor fellows’ progress
  • Contribute to proposal development, literature review, and scientific writing
Qualifications and Experience
  • PhD in any social science or public policy
  • Good writing skills
  • Strong proposal writing skills and experience
  • Experience and interest in developing and implementing institutional research capacity building skills
  • Experience working in an academic or research institution
  • Ability to interact with senior members of institutions
 The above position come with an attractive, internationally-competitive remuneration package including medical, travel and life insurance cover. Allowances toward in-relocation and dependents' education are also provided. For all positions, preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries. Females and French-speaking candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Post-doctoral fellowships are taken up within two years of completion of doctoral degree.
Interested candidates are invited to send via email or mail their letter of application (1 page); a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and their CV with contact details of three referees to jobs@aphrc.org and 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
Please quote the position reference in the subject of your email.

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