Jobs at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Jobs at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC). 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.
Jobs at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer
- Facilities and Administration Intern.
- Quantitative and Qualitative Field Interviewers
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer
Jobs at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Purpose
The position is based at the Head Office in Nairobi, Kenya. The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer will serve as the focal person for all Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activity at the Center, to synthesize, analyze and utilize the MEL quantitative and qualitative data obtained to develop impact stories and case studies. S/he will support the Center’s MEL agenda as well as knowledge translation and facilitate the documentation and sharing of best practices. The MEL Officer working closely with the MEL team will assess the performance of the Center’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and provide mechanisms for continuous performance improvement towards set targets, and achievement of impact as envisioned by the strategy. S/he will address requests from themes, coordinate MEL capacity building, and offer supportive supervision.
Duties/ Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Lead the preparation of monthly program reports, quarterly Senior Management Team reports and annual reports as well as project M&E reports.
- Support in reviewing evaluation reports across divisions, themes, and sub-themes.
- Provide monitoring, evaluation and learning technical support to divisions, themes and sub-themes during proposal writing, implementation and program review.
- Provide technical support in the preparation of evaluation findings, reports, and articles for appropriate audiences.
- Ensure relevant and timely M&E information is utilized for routine programs- internal reflection on the effectiveness or need for adaptation to strategies.
- Support research and evaluations by developing suitable and innovative methodologies and approaches in survey design and implementation at APHRC.
- Design and develop M&E tools, result frameworks, logic models, and theory of change upon request from themes and units.
- Handle and ensure timely response to requests made by themes and sub-themes through the APHRC MEL helpdesk to meet the MEL requirements across the Center.
- Support in the production of MEL documents used for publicity, visibility, and advocacy.
- Provide technical support on M&E data analysis and reporting.
Knowledge Management & Learning
Working in collaboration with the Knowledge Management and Learning Specialist, the MEL Officer shall:
- Coordinate the submission, publication and dissemination of critical knowledge products on MEL on the Knowhub portal.
- Ensure the publication database is updated and available on the Knowhub for easier tracking and retrieval.
- Contribute to the synthesis of MEL evidence with strategic information for evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM).
- Support in the synthesis of programmatic outcomes and pathways to impact and their translation into impact stories and case studies.
- Facilitate sharing of best practices among partners (coordinating cross-pollination and a community of practice.)
- Create graphic design materials for MEL reports including quarterly performance reports, annual reports, Pause & Reflect reports, and impact- evidence reports.
- Ensure that all published content is delivered to high standards and in line with the APHRC guidelines through copyediting.
- Liaise with designers and external suppliers to ensure collateral are produced on time, in budget, and to the required standard.
- Facilitate cross-division/theme learning and best practice transfer through documentation and sharing of lessons learned for organizational learning.
- In collaboration with the Knowledge Management and Learning Specialist, organize knowledge-sharing and learning events, Pause and Reflect sessions with staff or external key partners.
Systems Strengthening and Capacity Strengthening
- Support the implementation of the impact-tracking model using the APHRC impact-tracking tool.
- Support the set-up, operationalization, and coordination of the MEL Community of Practice.
- Support the rollout, optimization and maintenance of the MEL platform alongside the software developer.
- Support capacity strengthening of APHRC staff on MEL systems and processes.
- Provide training to staff and partners to strengthen core MEL skills.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Social- Sciences, or related discipline.
- At least 6 years post qualification work experience as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
- Experience implementing MEL activities at institutional level.
- Strong understanding of core MEL principles and practices.
- Good knowledge of data analysis software including Excel, SPSS, R, Python, Tableau, Power Bi and Microsoft SQL
- Proven experience in leading learning initiatives and knowledge translation activities.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
- Exceptional organizational and coordination skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is essential.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application letter and detailed CV through this Link by June 26, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required submit a Police Clearance Certificate at a certain stage of the recruitment process. 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
P.O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Facilities and Administration Intern.
Jobs at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide general support in procurement activities.
- Assist in general duties as assigned e.g photocopying, scanning, filing and other routine duties.
- Provide support in checking and receiving of office items/delivery e.g stationery, water etc.
- Assist in the maintenance of the building i.e. facility cleanliness and grounds inspections.
- Assist in Health and Safety compliance.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Business Management, Procurement & Logistics, Project Management or any other related field.
- Should have graduated in the last 6 months.
- Have knowledge of the procurement process.
- Good customer service skills.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and CV through jobs@aphrc.org by June 14, 2024. Please indicate on the subject line of the email “Facilities and Administration Intern.” 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
P.O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Quantitative and Qualitative Field Interviewers
Jobs at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Understanding the Relationship between Childcare and Brain Function Using Neuroimaging Techniques Project to support the quantitative and qualitative data collection for the study. The overall objective of this study is to measure the association between child stimulation and cognitive function using neuroimaging techniques and behavioral (neuropsychological) measures. As such, the project will adopt a mixed methods (quantitative-qualitative) approach.
Quantitative Field Interviewers
Duties and Responsibilities
- Mobilize study participants in accordance with predefined criteria outlined in the study guidelines.
- Conduct quantitative in-person interviews with study participants following the provided questionnaire and protocols.
- Ensure accurate and complete data collection during interviews, paying attention to detail and maintaining confidentiality.
- Edit and submit collected data for daily cross-checking and verification by the designated team leader.
- Fill in and submit daily field reports/timesheets accurately and in a timely manner.
- Attending all scheduled training sessions and progress meetings as required by the project team.
- Maintain the safety and responsible handling of all study tools and equipment provided for the interviews.
- Assist the research team in other project-related activities as needed.
- Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor to further the project’s objectives.
Minimum qualifications
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C Plain or equivalent
- Fluency in both Swahili and English, both written and oral
- Experience in electronic data collection methods like SurveyCTO or Open Data Kit (ODK) is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating reliability and accountability.
- Must be a resident of Nairobi City, Kisumu or Nakuru Counties.
- Ability to adhere to protocols and guidelines for data collection, ensuring ethical conduct throughout the research process.
- Previous experience in conducting quantitative interview.
Qualitative Field Interviewers
Duties and Responsibilities
- Moderate/ facilitate qualitative interviews with various stakeholders at county and Community levels.
- Record interviews, take notes and compile comprehensive qualitative interview debriefing notes.
- Hold debriefs discussions and exploration of ideas between the interviewers and the investigators.
- Prepare data collection progress updates and reports.
- Any other related activities assigned by the supervisor and project manager.
Minimum qualifications
- Holder of a degree preferably in Early Childhood Development or any relevant discipline
- Previous experience conducting qualitative interviews.
- Proficient in English and Kiswahili languages (verbal and written) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Should be available to provide any clarification on the translation when needed to do so.
- Must be a resident of Nairobi City, Kisumu or Nakuru Counties.
Application documents should include:
- Cover letter indicating your county of residence.
- CV with contact details of three referees.
To apply, kindly submit your application on our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) at ats.flexi-personnel.com by 10th JUNE 2024 under the QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS job posting.
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