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Overview
At APHRC, we are passionate about research and remain committed to the improvement of lives across Africa through our research endeavors. Our organization boasts a talented, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team.
In our commitment to supporting our staff, we strive to create an inclusive atmosphere, foster a positive culture, and maintain a healthy work-life environment. Choosing a career with us opens doors to opportunities for innovation, collaboration, growth, and diverse global experiences. At APHRC, we uphold fairness, value, and integrity and strive for excellence in all we do. If you are seeking a dynamic workplace, explore our job opportunities below for your next career move.
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PROJECT COORDINATOR
- Deadline: April 27, 2026
- Kenya
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 Project Coordinator with a proven track record of working with major donors including foundations and bilateral agencies.
The Coordinator will design, coordinate, and execute research, project management and policy engagement, and provide operational assistance for the CACEPS project to ensure effective implementation, strong partner collaboration, timely output delivery, and compliance with APHRC and donor standards. The position will be based at APHRC in Nairobi and will require frequent regional travel to consortium partners, the African Union Commission (AUC), and the World Bank.
PROJECT COORDINATION OFFICER
- Deadline: April 24, 2026
- Kenya
APHRC seeks to recruit two (2) Project Coordination Officers to support the day-to-day delivery of multiple high-profile strategic initiatives, including Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH), Implementation Network for Sharing Population Information from Research Entities (INSPIRE)2.0, and Training Hubs for Statisticians, Epidemiologists in Eastern, Central and Western Africa (ANTENNA).
COMMUNICATIONS & MULTIMEDIA OFFICER
- Deadline: April 22, 2026
- Senegal
APHRC is recruiting a Communications & Multimedia Officer to join the West Africa Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal. The Communications and Multimedia Officer will play a central role in strengthening the visibility, uptake, and policy impact of APHRC’s work in West and Central Africa. 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. Based in Dakar, the Communications and Multimedia Officer will contribute to the implementation of the communications strategy while leading the development of visual and audiovisual products.
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A CONSULTANCY TO CARRY OUT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR APHRC’S SITUATION ANALYSIS ON GEOPOLITICAL SHIFTS
- Deadline: April 15, 2026
- Kenya
APHRC, in collaboration with the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA), seeks to engage a consultancy firm to conduct a comprehensive geopolitical situation analysis. This assessment will identify relevant geo-economic shifts and assess their implications for research priorities, funding sustainability, and partnerships.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS
- Deadline: April 15, 2026
- Kenya
APHRC seeks to recruit qualified Qualitative and Quantitative Field Interviewers to support data collection for its Teach for Kenya Evaluation Project. This study aims to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of TFK’s leadership-centered fellowship model in improving teacher effectiveness, learner outcomes, and community engagement in underserved communities in Nairobi City, Machakos and Kisumu Counties. Data collection is scheduled to take place in April and May. Only applicants residing in Nairobi City, Machakos and Kisumu Counties should apply
2026 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Deadline: April 13, 2026
- Kenya
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 .
