QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS AT APHRC
LOCATION: NAIROBI, NAROK, BARINGO, SAMBURU,
BUSIA, SIAYA, WAJIR, KITUI, KWALE, KIAMBU
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is
a premier research-to- policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening
research and related capacity in the African research and development
ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development.
APHRC seeks to drive change by developing strong African research leadership
and promoting evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan
Africa.
APHRC, in partnership with the Population Council-Kenya and
the Ministry of Education, is implementing a study titled ‘Mitigating
School-Related Gender-Based Violence (MSRGBV)’. School-related
gender-based violence (SRGBV), including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse
in and around learning environments, remains a significant challenge in Kenya.
It undermines learners’ safety, psychosocial well-being, school attendance, and
academic performance. While Kenya has strong legal and policy frameworks to
protect children, there is limited context-specific evidence on the nature of
violence occurring within schools, the effectiveness of existing prevention
measures, and how well stakeholders understand and respond to SRGBV.
This study seeks to fill these gaps by generating
comprehensive evidence on the prevalence of various types of SRGBV, awareness
levels, prevention strategies, response mechanisms, and lived experiences among
learners, teachers, school administrators, parents/caregivers, and key
education stakeholders. The evidence will inform the development of national
policy guidelines on SRGBV.
The study will be conducted across 10 counties in Kenya, including Narok, Baringo, Samburu, Busia, Siaya, Wajir, Kitui, Kwale, Kiambu, and Nairobi, and will take place between May and June 2026. APHRC is therefore seeking qualified and experienced field interviewers to support data collection for this study.
Quantitative Field Interviewers
Duties and Responsibilities
- Commit
to attending all days of training and data collection.
- Obtain
and document informed consent from the study participants before the
interviews.
- Conduct
data collection as assigned by the study team for the duration of the
study.
- Provide
the study team with daily field report or feedback of the day’s activities
for the duration of data collection activity to the study team.
- Act
professionally and observe ethical standards when working with study
participants
- Take
care of the assigned data collection equipment, such as tablets and audio
recorders, during data collection until handover to APHRC.
- Any
other activity assigned by the supervisor, project manager, and principal
investigator.
Minimum Qualifications
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate, with a minimum
grade of C Plain.
- Experience
in electronic data capture methods like SurveyCTO or Open Data Kit (ODK)
and devices like electronic digital recorders.
- Must
be attentive to detail and ensure the correctness of all data entered.
- Fluent
in English and Swahili, both oral and written.
- Be available to work full-time on the project for the duration of the study.
Qualitative Field Interviewers
Duties and Responsibilities
- Consenting
the study respondents before the interviews and group discussions.
- Conducting
interviews and focus group discussions with recruited participants.
- Note-taking/field
notes and writing debriefing reports for all the interviews conducted.
- Ensure
data quality and confidentiality.
- Ensuring
the safety of data collection tools and equipment assigned.
- Any
other related activity assigned by the project coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree.
- Proven
experience and skills in qualitative research.
- Ability
to facilitate interviews and group discussions in English and Swahili.
- Be
available to work full-time on the project for the duration of the study.
Application documents should include:
- Cover
letter indicating your county of residence and the position.
- CV with contact details of three referees.
To apply, kindly submit your application on our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) at Qazi – Applicant Tracking System by May 14, 2026, under the Quantitative Field Interviewers or Qualitative posting.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
Special Notice
APHRC and Flexi Personnel are equal opportunity employers
that are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All
employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational
needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities
upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
CLIMATE AND HEALTH RESEARCH SCIENTIST AT APHRC
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is
a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening
research and related capacity in the African research and development
ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development.
APHRC seeks to drive change by developing strong African research leadership
and promoting evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan
Africa.
APHRC seeks to recruit a Researcher with strong knowledge and expertise in climate and health to work in the Health and Wellbeing Theme, within the Research Division, mainly leading work in the interlinkages between climate change and health.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Conduct
research on climate and health, which may include designing and executing
studies to identify vulnerability to climate impacts on health, quantify
the impact of climate on health, model climate impacts on health, and test
adaptation, mitigation, and resilience solutions.
- Lead
and contribute to proposal development on climate and health.
- Lead
and contribute to scientific writing in climate and health.
- Supervise,
mentor, and train researchers at the Center.
- Lead public and policy engagement, knowledge translation, and communication to appropriate audiences.
Scientific Leadership and Research Delivery
- Lead
the scientific vision, design, and implementation of climate and health
research programs.
- Provide
technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams (climate science,
health, epidemiology, policy, communications and data science).
- Ensure
high-quality, rigorous, and policy-relevant research outputs.
Program Development and Strategy
- Contribute
to proposal development processes for major grants.
- Strengthen
APHRC’s climate and environmental health research portfolio.
- Identify
emerging research opportunities and partnerships in climate-health.
Partnerships and Collaboration
- Build
and maintain strategic partnerships with African and global research
institutions.
- Lead
and support consortium building, coordination and collaborative research
delivery.
Capacity Strengthening
- Mentor
and supervise early- and mid-career researchers.
- Contribute
to institutional capacity building in climate and health science.
- Support
the development of sustainable research systems within APHRC.
Policy Engagement and Impact
- Translate
research findings into actionable policy insights.
- Contribute
to regional and global dialogues on climate and health.
- Strengthen
APHRC’s positioning as a thought leader in climate-health science.
- Engage
communities, policymakers, regional bodies, and other stakeholders to
enhance the uptake of evidence.
Key Competencies, qualifications, and experience
- PhD
in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Geography, Climate
Science, Epidemiology, Public Health or closely related fields.
- At
least six years of relevant post-doctoral experience in
research on the interlinkages between climate change and health.
Successful candidates may be appointed at Research Scientist (6-9 years
postdoctoral research experience) or Senior Research Scientist or
Principal Research Scientist levels (10+ years postdoctoral research
experience), depending on experience and track record in research
leadership.
- Strong
writing skills and a good record of publications on interlinkages between
climate change and health.
- Experience
in designing and leading multi-country research programs, including
developing proposals and attracting research grants, particularly on
interlinkages between climate change and health.
- Experience
working in or with African research and policy contexts.
- Strong
networks within global climate and/or health research communities.
- Demonstrated
experience in building and managing research teams and partnerships.
- Strong quantitative skills (data generation, management, analysis, and interpretation) in the area of climate and health interlinkages, including vulnerability assessments, attribution science, time series analysis, and modelling, with familiarity with quantitative statistical packages (e.g. STATA, SAS, R, SPSS).
Desirable/Added advantage
- Expertise
in qualitative methods, including familiarity with qualitative analysis
software packages (e.g. NVivo).
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team.
The successful candidate may be appointed at Research
Scientist, Senior Research Scientist or Principal Research Scientist levels (6+
years after PhD), depending on experience and track record in research
leadership. This position is classified under Internationally Recruited
Positions (IRP), Grades II- V in our scales.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their
application in English through Climate
and Health Researcher, and include:
- A
letter of application;
- A
statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and
- CV
with contact details of three referees, clearly stipulating experience and
track record in climate-health research leadership, including publications
and fundraising.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until
the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AT THE AFRICAN POPULATION AND HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER (APHRC)
- Deadline:
May 15, 2026
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is
a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening
research and related capacity in the African research and development
ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development. The
Center is Africa-based and African-led, with its headquarters (HQ) in Nairobi,
Kenya, and a West Africa Regional Office (WARO), in Dakar, Senegal. APHRC seeks
to drive change by developing strong African research leadership and promoting
evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan Africa.
APHRC is implementing the Cross-border Evidence and Policy
Sovereignty (CACEPS) project through the African Union African Think Tank
Platform (ATTP). This project aims to strengthen African think tanks and policy
institutions in producing high-quality evidence, shaping policy discourse,
facilitating cross-boundary learning, and advancing Africa’s development
priorities.
APHRC seeks to recruit a Communications Officer to
work in the CACEPS project within the Policy Engagement and Communications
Division. Based in Nairobi, the Communications Officer will contribute to the
implementation of the communications strategy while leading the development of
visual and audiovisual products.
Key Responsibilities
The Communications Officer is responsible for implementing
day-to-day communication activities, translating research into accessible
content, and supporting knowledge translation, communication and monitoring
systems to enhance visibility, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence.
The Communications Officer will play a central role in strengthening the
visibility, uptake, and policy impact of APHRC’s work. The role combines
strategic communication with high-quality multimedia production to translate
complex scientific evidence into accessible, compelling, and policy-relevant
content for diverse audiences.
Content development & research translation
- Translate
research findings into clear, engaging, and non-technical content
- Develop
and draft: Policy briefs (support role); Blogs and articles; News features
and web content and Social media posts
- Provide
strategic leadership that will lead to the development of multimedia
content
- Ensure
a consistent flow of content that provides insights into the outcomes and
impact of the APHRC’s research
- Play a
critical role in shaping how the APHRC tells its story and a coordinated
or joined up approach to the research’s impact journey
- Design
infographics and dashboards to simplify complex data
- Develop
high-level presentation decks for policy audiences
- Produce short explainer videos and key message briefs
Digital engagement and documentation
- Manage
and update: Website content; Social media platforms; Email newsletters,
newsletter updates
- Optimize
content for engagement and reach
- Support
digital storytelling for diverse audiences
- Run
digital campaigns aligned with policy priorities
Media relations support and engagement
- Support
coordination of: Media interviews and Press briefings
- Implement
targeted media engagement (op-eds, policy journalism) to amplify policy
influence
- Maintain
and update media contact lists for the consortium
- Work
with communications leads to ensure research insights reach broader
audiences (via press releases, social media, webinars). Draft: Press
releases and Media advisories
- Maintain an active online presence (website updates, policy blogs) to amplify impact
Event communication & visibility
- Support
communication for policy dialogues, workshops and conferences
- Develop
event materials such as programs, banners and presentations
- Provide
live coverage (social media, photography, summaries)
- Liaise with multimedia to develop multimedia content for events
Strengthen knowledge documentation
- Develop
communication toolkits for projects (existing and new projects)
- Prepare
standard decks and key messages identified for each work package
- Identify
and map the audiences and corresponding channels
- Conduct structured knowledge capture sessions with research teams to translate technical outputs into clear positioning narratives
Coordinating a communication network
- Facilitate
collaboration and sharing information within partners for collaborative
projects
- Ensure consistent and coherent messaging across all channels and stakeholders
Policy and funder engagement
- Support
the implementation of policy engagement activities to raise the profile of
the project among key stakeholders, including policymakers, funders, and
the broader scientific community
- Support
the program team’s engagement with funders to communicate the impact and
success of the initiative, fostering strong relationships and securing
ongoing support
- Support the program team in preparing reports by providing editorial oversight and contributing communications content for the funder’s report
Reporting and budgeting
- Prepare
regular reports on communication activities, outcomes, and impact for
internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- A
bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a
related field. A degree in science communication, journalism, or a
relevant discipline is highly desirable
- At
least five years’ experience in a multi-country project and working with
partners from different countries
- Proven
ability to develop and execute communication strategies that align with
project or organizational goals and effectively promote scientific and
policy engagement initiatives
- Excellent
writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce high-quality
content for various platforms, including web, social media, and print
- Ability
to engage and influence stakeholders, including funders, policymakers, and
the scientific community
- Experience
in managing media relations, including building relationships with
journalists and securing media coverage for research and policy engagement
initiatives
- Strong
organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects,
deadlines, and budgets simultaneously
- Proficient
in using digital tools and platforms for communication, including social
media management, website content management systems, and multimedia
production
- Strong
interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and
collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency
in Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign preferred
- Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of French or other African Union languages is an advantage.
How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their
application letter and detailed CV in
one PDF document through this Link by
May 15, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Cover letters should be addressed to:
The People & Culture Business Partner
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
- O.
Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
Special Notice
APHRC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed
to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are
made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable
accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to
support their participation in the recruitment process.
As part of our safeguarding and protection framework, successful candidate(s) will be subject to robust reference checks, including verification of past conduct related to safeguarding, and workplace behavior.
Applicants are not required to make any payments to
anyone during any stage of the recruitment process.
CONSULTANCY TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF APHRC’s 2027-2031 STRATEGIC PLAN
Background
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is
a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening
research and related capacity in the African research and development
ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development. The
Center is Africa-based and African-led, with its headquarters in Nairobi,
Kenya, and a West Africa Regional Office (WARO), in Dakar, Senegal. APHRC seeks
to drive change by developing strong African research leadership and promoting
evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan Africa.
The Center’s current Strategic Plan (2022–2026) is coming to
an end, and a new plan for 2027–2031 will be developed for Board approval in
November 2026, with implementation commencing in January 2027. APHRC invites
qualified consultancy firms with proven institutional capacity and experience
in strategic planning to lead a structured and consultative process for the
development of the 2027–2031 Strategic Plan. The assignment will run from the
3rd week of May 2026 until 18 December 2026.
Objectives
The objective of this consultancy is to propose and
facilitate a suitable and sequential design for a strategic planning process
that is inclusive, and solicits and integrates input from key stakeholders.
Specific tasks and deliverables will include:
- Proposing
a clear and structured process for the development of the Strategic Plan.
- Facilitating
planned physical, virtual, and retreat sessions with key stakeholders,
including staff, senior management, and Board members.
- Documenting
and synthesizing outcomes from all consultation meetings.
- Proposing
an appropriate overarching framework for the Strategic Plan.
- Preparing
a draft Strategic Plan and supporting documents outlining key elements for
the subsequent operational plan, resource mobilization strategy, and
organizational structure.
- Supporting
the preparation and delivery of presentations to the Board and senior
management.
- Incorporating
feedback and finalizing the Strategic Plan and accompanying report.
- Supporting
the design of the accompanying Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
plan.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Minimum
of a Master’s degree in International Development, Humanitarian Action,
Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- At
least 10 years of demonstrated experience in conducting organizational
reviews and/or strategic planning assignments.
- Proven
experience working with research institutions, think tanks, or policy
canters.
- Demonstrated
experience in aligning Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
frameworks with organizational strategic plans and theories of change.
- Expertise
in MEL system design, indicator development, and results-based management.
- Strong
analytical, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
- Familiarity
with African research and policy contexts, as well as the evolving global
health landscape.
- Experience
in developing strategic planning and performance management frameworks.
- Proficiency
in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Working
knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
Oversight
The assignment will be overseen by the Executive Director,
with direct supervision provided by the Chief of Staff and the Head of the MEL
Unit. The MEL Unit will also facilitate access to relevant internal data,
coordinate stakeholder consultations, and support logistical arrangements as
required.
Ethical Considerations
All facilitated, consultative and document review activities
must adhere to APHRC’s ethical standards and data protection policies,
including informed consent, confidentiality, and responsible data management.
Submission
Application process
Applications should be submitted via email to consultancies@aphrc.org,
copying procurement@aphrc.org with the email subject “APHRC
2027-2031 SP Development.” The deadline for submission of
applications is May 12th, 2026.
Application documents should include:
- A
cover letter outlining their eligibility for the assignment and
understanding of the Terms of Reference (TOR).
- A
technical proposal detailing the proposed approach, methodology, work
plan, and any relevant organizational development frameworks to be
applied.
- A
financial proposal, including an itemized budget.
- Detailed
curricula vitae (CVs) of key personnel proposed for the assignment.
- A
company profile, including a reverse chronological list of similar
projects/assignments and contact details (name, email address, and phone
number) of supervisors/clients.
- Three
professional references.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For
more information about APHRC, visit our website: www.aphrc.org.
Special Notice
APHRC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to
creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made
based on qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may
be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their
participation in the recruitment process. Applicants are not required to make
any payments to anyone during any stage of the recruitment process.
2026 Internship Programme at The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
2026 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Deadline:
April 13, 2026
- Kenya
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is
a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening
research and related capacity in the African research and development
ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development.
APHRC seeks to drive change by developing strong African research leadership
and promoting evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan
Africa.
The Center, through its Research and Related Capacity
Strengthening (RRCS) Division, seeks to strengthen individual and institutional
research capacity to enable African researchers to fully participate in
defining and implementing priority population and health programs on
the continent. As part of individual capacity strengthening efforts,
APHRC has, over the years, been running a demand-driven research internship
program whose objective seeks to nurture talented young Africans to become future
scholars and research leaders.
For the 2026 period, the Research and Related Capacity
Strengthening (RRCS) Division has opened internship opportunities in the
following projects for 3-6 months, starting May
2026. Detailed information about each project is
accessible by clicking HERE
.
- Project
1 – Gender and Education Program
- Project
2 – General Admin (ICT UNIT)
- Project
3 – Software Development (ICT UNIT)
- Project
4 – Codesign, Implementation and Evaluation of an Integrated Care Model
for Patients with Multiple Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Conditions in
sub-Saharan Africa (M-Care): a Cluster Randomized Hybrid Type III Trial in
Kenya
- Project
5 – Data Science Program – Platform Testing and Quality Assurance
- Project
6 – Data Science Program – Software Developer
- Project
7 – Consortium
for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) Research Hub on
Social Exclusion in Adolescence in Africa
- Project
8 – Facilities Projects
- Project
9 – Packard Foundation Grant (Repositing Sexual and Reproductive Health
and Rights (SRHR) in Africa)
- Project
10 – Challenging the Politics of Social Exclusion (CPSE) – Abortion
(Nisaidie Usinidhuru)
- Project
11 – Catalyze Impact Initiative
- Project
12 – The Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) – Consortium for Africa
Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty (CACEPS) (Work Package #6)
- Project
13 – Addressing the Neglected Areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Project
14 – Unlocking Financing for Climate and Health Action in Senegal
(Fin4ClimHealth project)
- Project
15 – The impact on human health of restoring degraded African land
- Project
16 – Wellcome – Clean Cooking and Agroforestry (C2A)
- Project
17 – Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) and Full-stack
software developers
- Project
18 – Evaluation of Brown Bag Presentations
- Project
19 – Evaluation of APHRC Internship & Visiting Scholar Program
- Project
20 – People and Culture Unit
- Project
21 – WFP Home Grown School Feeding Project
- Project
22 – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty
(CACEPS) (Work Package #2)
- Project
23 – Data Science Program (DSP)
- Project
24 – International Programs – Administrative Officer
- Project
25 – International Programs – Liaison Officer
- Project
26 -International Programs – Partnership Officer
- Project
27 – International Programs – Communications Officer
- Project
28 – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty
(CACEPs)(Work Package #4)
- Project
29 – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty
(CACEPS)(Work Package # 1)
- Project
30 – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty
(CACEPS)(Work Package # 1)
- Project
31 – Consortium for Africa Cross-Border Evidence and Policy Sovereignty
(CACEPS)(Work Package # 1)
- Project
32- Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH)
- Project
33 – Early Childhood Development (ECD) Data Visualization Project
- Project
34 – ECD (Early Childhood Development) Multisectoral Coordination
- Project
35 – Finance Intern
Responsibilities
Generally, successful candidates will be expected to:
- Work
with the assigned supervisor to develop a set of objectives for the
internship, a work plan, and to deliver on the objectives.
- Work
closely with the assigned supervisor to provide frequent project updates
and reports etc.
- Contribute
to policy engagement and strategic planning as may be needed.
- Make
at least one brown bag presentation (BBP) about their work at APHRC.
- Submit
a written report at least 1 week before the end of their internship.
- Submit
an internship/visiting scholar feedback form.
- Participate
in the internship follow- up evaluation survey.
Minimum qualifications and experience required
- Either
completed a bachelor’s degree in the last six months; and/or
pursuing/completing a master’s degree in any of the following areas:
population studies/demography, statistics, epidemiology, economics, social
sciences, or related discipline. More information in the field of
education required can be found in the individual project
write- up.
- Quantitative
and qualitative analytical skills are desired.
- This
call is open to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries.
- The
internship will be hybrid, with the expectation that the intern will be
physically available when required for internship activities.
How to apply
The application process has two steps. The first
step is to complete a short online survey by
clicking HERE.
The second step involves sending as one PDF containing:
- Your
curriculum vitae (2 pages max)
- Your
certificate of completed undergraduate degree or master’s degree.
- Other
certificate(s) that may be relevant for your internship application.
- 1-2
letters of recommendation (each 1-page max, and one of them must be from a
previous or current academic supervisor) supporting your suitability for
the internship.
The document is to be sent via email to
aphrctraining@aphrc.org with “2026 INTERNSHIP” as the subject line
of the email. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Deadline
The deadline for the applications is APRIL 13, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications should be added
to :
Communications Officer at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is
an African-led and Africa-based international research institution
headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. APHRC conducts policy-relevant research on
population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues in
sub-Saharan Africa.
APHRC is seeking to recruit a Communications Officer who
will join the Policy Engagement and Communications (PEC) Program in the Visibility
Unit which is responsible for the Centers corporate communications and
manages the APHRC brand to enhance the Center`s profile as a thought leader in
evidence-based policy formulation, showcasing impact through policy engagement
and creating awareness within Africa`s research and development (R&D)
ecosystem. We are looking for an individual who is creative, organized, highly
motivated, results-oriented, and a great communicator to lasting evidence-based
change in Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities
Digital Communications
- Work
with the Visibility Unit Manager to develop and deliver the Center’s or
project-specific social media strategy.
- Manage
APHRC’s social media account, with the support and input of the Visibility
Unit Manager.
- Create
interactive and engaging content that is tailored to a range of audiences.
- Write
compelling content for the website and social media, complying with
APHRC’s editorial standards.
- With
the support of the Visibility Unit Manager, ensure the APHRC website is
regularly updated.
- Maintain
a high standard for copy and content, meeting brand and style guidelines.
- Supervise
digital communications interns working in PEC.
- Coordinate
visibility and online campaigns with other APHRC regional offices and
implementing partners.
- Monitor
social media metrics using specific tools.
Content Generation
- Contribute
to the development of corporate communication products, including
promotional brochures, website content, newsletters and annual reports.
- Write,
edit and distribute content, including blogs, articles, press releases,
case studies, and human-interest stories, website content, op-eds, etc,
that communicate APHRC’s activities.
- Support
the development of new branded assets to meet the needs of the Center.
Liaise with designers and external suppliers to ensure assets are produced
on time, in budget, and to the required standard.
Internal Communications
- Collaborate
on copy and content editing of various communication products -the Weekly
and Monthly Updates.
- Collaborate
on the Unit’s calendar of events to ensure APHRC’s work is profiled during
relevant calendar days with relevant content.
Media Relations
- Support
journalist requests for APHRC’s responses in a timely manner to queries
and connect journalists with spokespeople from across APHRC.
- Package
stories and information enabling APHRC to pitch to print and online media.
- Contribute
to growing and managing APHRC’s media database.
- Conduct
media monitoring and produce quarterly reports.
Additional Functions
- Collaborate
in developing and implementing communications strategies to achieve the
overall APHRC goals, producing and disseminating various communications
products and materials.
- Support
the Visibility Unit Manager with wider partner stakeholder management and
engagement, as well as mapping external audiences for APHRC content.
- Support
the coordination of specific events and represent the organization
externally when relevant.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- A
first degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related
field.
- 3-5years
relevant experience in a communications role.
- Strong
writing, editing and verbal skills; excellent attention to detail.
- Experience
in digital communications, social media and community management, and of
adapting a message to different audiences.
- Experience
of website management, content management systems, and social media
platforms.
- Good
time management and organizational skills.
- Ability
to work independently, including producing quality communication material.
- Experience
in graphic design and audio-visual production are an added advantage.
The ideal candidate should be able to think creatively, and
have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their
cover letter and CV as a single PDF document (including links to
samples of written work) to jobs@aphrc.org by January
4, 2026. Please indicate “Communications Officer” on the subject
line of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and they
will be required to have a Police Clearance Certificate.
Special Notice
APHRC is an equal opportunity employer that is
committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment
decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon
request to support their participation in the recruitment process.
Applicants are not required to make any payments to
anyone during any stage of the recruitment process.
DATA STANDARDS AND FAIR IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER
Deadline: July 7, 2025
APHRC seeks to recruit a Data Standards and FAIR
Implementation Officer to lead the design, documentation, and implementation of
data models and metadata workflows across the network in the Data Science
Program (DSP).
TEMPORARY POSITION- FULL STACK DEVELOPER
Deadline: July 4, 2025
APHRC is seeking to recruit a Full Stack Developer, /s/he
will enable robust, real-time AI functionality across DSP’s platforms while
ensuring efficient data flow, model reliability, and system scalability. The
appointment will be for a period of six (6) months.
TEMPORARY POSITION- MACHINE LEARNING(ML)/DATA ENGINEER
Deadline: July 4, 2025
APHRC is seeking to recruit a Machine Learning/Data
Engineer, s/he will develop and optimize the AI-powered applications, ensuring
seamless integration of machine learning models and LLM APIs. The appointment
will be for a period of six (6) months.