AFIDEP Research Translation Scientist Job in Kenya

The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is an international non-profit policy think-tank whose mission is to translate and enable utilisation of 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 an experienced and highly motivated individual to fill the following position:

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

The successful candidate should possess a PhD in Population Studies/Demography, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Economics, or Development Economics.

• The candidate should also have strong qualitative and quantitative research skills; have a track record in journal 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.
• Publish policy-oriented research in journals.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• PhD in Population Studies / Demography, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Economics, or Development Economics.
• Minimum of 4 years professional postdoctoral experience.
• Track record in scientific publications in journals.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Experience in evidence translation and policy engagement.
• Experience in proposal writing and fundraising.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English (additional skills in French desirable).

How to Apply

For each position you will need:-
One-page cover letter
CV (including three relevant referees)
Two-page motivation statement detailing career goals and interests
To apply, CLICK HERE to apply online.
Application deadline is 3 July 2015.