Research & Policy Associate at African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)

In 2009, the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), an African-led, regional non-profit policy think tank, was established to help bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in the areas of population change and sustainable development, and health systems strengthening in Africa. The purpose of AFIDEP’s work is to contribute to susta...

 

Research & Policy Associate

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare  , Research 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the planning and implementation of the project
  • Conduct primary data collection, collation of secondary data, data analysis and report writing
  • Contribute to writing policy briefs, research briefs, and scientific journal papers
  • Support ongoing engagement of relevant government officials and other stakeholders, and planning and organising workshops and dialogues with them to facilitate uptake of evidence produced by the project in policy decision-making
  • Support the wide dissemination of the research outputs
  • Contribute to writing progress and final reports

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in the social sciences or humanities, with a strong qualitative research background such as sociology, anthropology, education, psychology, public health/health sciences, or international development.
  • At least 3 years of qualitative research experience with strong hands-on skills in conducting rigorous, high-quality small-N qualitative research.
  • Experience in project planning and management.
  • Experience conducting policy research and/or engaging government and other key stakeholders, including organising policy dialogues, is desirable.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues to a range of audiences.
  • Evidence of scientific writing and publications.
  • Experience producing non-academic documents and articles is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrable expertise using relevant research software and tools
  • Fluent in English, with proficiency in French desirable.

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Method of Application

Application Process

To apply for this position, please submit a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@afidep.org   including the position title “Research and Policy Associate – Evidence Uptake” on the subject of the email by 5th January 2026. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and qualifications, and explain why you are best suited for this position. Your CV should include three relevant referees. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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