AFIDEP is looking for a Research Officer – Economist to coordinate implementation of research and capacity development programmes on various development policy and programmatic issues relevant to AFIDEP’s work, and contribute to research studies including undertaking systematic literature reviews, primary data collection, and data analysis. Immediate work will focus on supporting African countries to operationalize the link between women’s economic empowerment and macroeconomic policy. The position will be based at AFIDEP’s Nairobi office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of
research and capacity strengthening projects.
- Contribute to different types of economic
analyses and modelling on various development policy and programmatic
issues that AFIDEP works on to generate critical insights for informing
policy and programmatic reforms
- Conduct systematic literature reviews of
existing research and produce research reports and policy publications.
- Conduct primary data collection and collation of
data to contribute to research studies.
- Write policy briefs, research briefs, and
contribute to the writing of scientific journal papers.
- Support the planning and organization of policy
dialogues with relevant government officials and other stakeholders at
regional and national levels to research findings to facilitate their
uptake in policy decision-making.
- Support the implementation of capacity
development activities to strengthen the generation and use of research
and other types of evidence in decision-making.
- Support the management of critical partnerships
with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure
ownership and support for the research work you are involved in.
- Conduct monitoring, learning and evaluation of
research and capacity strengthening projects.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Masters’ degree in Economics or Development
Economics. Candidates with a Masters’ degree in Economics or Development
Economics, with specialization in gender equity and economic empowerment
of women, will have an added advantage.
- At least three years’ experience in research and
advocacy on gender and development.
- Demonstrated knowledge of key concepts/issues
relating to gender and macroeconomic policy.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and
quantitative skills, including attention to detail and experience in
modeling using relevant statistical softwares.
- Strong communication skills, including
preparation and delivery of compelling technical presentations, reports
and other documents.
- Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated
ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of
stakeholders, and excellent organizational skills.
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage
multi-stakeholder and multi-country research projects and timelines.
- Ability to work independently, set priorities,
and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
How to Apply
Please
submit a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@afidep.org
including the position title as the subject of the email by 15th
November 2025. In your cover letter, please highlight your
relevant experience and qualifications, and explain why you are interested in
this position. Your CV should include three relevant referees.
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
