AFIDEP is a regional non-profit research and policy institute whose mission is to institutionalize a culture of consistent use of evidence in public policy formulation and implementation to address various development challenges in Africa. AFIDEP is implementing a research project that is examining the barriers and enablers to the formulation and implementation of policies and regulations to address youth unemployment in Africa. This work is being implemented in Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda. For further details about AFIDEP and its work refer to www.afidep.org.
AFIDEP is looking for a senior research expert to work as a consultant in a Technical Advisory role on this research on youth employment policy and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant PhD and extensive experience in designing and conducting research on youth employment policy and regulations. The Consultant will work with the AFIDEP team of researchers and other consultants in steering the design and implementation of the ongoing research. The Consultant will work from AFIDEP’s Nairobi office in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership to the design and implementation of AFIDEP’s ongoing youth employment research in Africa.
- Oversee the research project’s stakeholder consultations, including policy dialogues and one-on-one consultations with key stakeholders in Kenya.
- Undertake quality assurance for the research process including research design, data collection, analysis, and report writing.
- Lead the conceptualisation and writing of scientific papers based on the research results.
- Lead the dissemination of research results in Kenya, and at regional level.
- Oversee consortium partner coordination and management in the implementation of the youth employment policy research being implemented by AFIDEP.
Qualifications and Requirements
- PhD in Education and Skills Development, or Industrial Development, or Trade and Investment, or other relevant field.
- At least 15 years of research leadership experience involving leading the design and implementation of high quality research studies in the relevant focus of this work (education and skills development, or industrial policy, or trade and investment).
- Hands-on experience with designing and conducting high quality policy research studies.
- Track record of scientific publications in relevant research fields.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder consultations and engagements.
Application Process
To apply, submit a detailed CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your expertise and experience in leading multi-country and multi-disciplinary research teams in designing and implementing high quality research with a policy focus, to [email protected] with the subject line “Consultant – Technical Advisor on Youth Employment” by May 6, 2025.
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