The 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.
Through its Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division, the Center seeks to strengthen individual and institutional research capacity to enable African researchers to fully participate in defining and implementing priority population and health programs in the continent. As part of individual capacity strengthening efforts, APHRC has been running a demand-driven research internship program aimed at nurturing talented young Africans to become future research leaders and other professionals.
For the 2025 period, the Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division, has opened up internship opportunities in the following projects for a period of 3 – 6 months starting April 2025 (detailed information about each project is accessible by clicking HERE).
- Project 1 – Evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of a gender transformative parenting intervention in improving the outcomes of children of adolescent parents in Kakamega County
- Project 2 – Understanding the relationship between child stimulation and brain function using neuroimaging techniques and behavioural measures
- Project 3 – The development of a centralized ECD data visualization system at the county level in Nairobi, Homa Bay, and Isiolo Counties, in Kenya
- Project 4 – Teacher professional development (TPD) practicum/ Sex Ed Pipeline
- Project 5 – Kenya National Survey on Gender Norms and Attitudes, Health and Wellbeing among Very Young Adolescents in Kenya
- Project 6 – Health and Wellbeing among Very Young Adolescents in Kenya.
- Project 7 – General Administration (Legal and Compliance)
- Project 8 – Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP) Program
- Project 9 – African Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Fellowship Program
- Project 10 – WHO HRP Alliance Hub
- Project 11 – Support with the Community of Practice Facilitation and Coordination; VLA administrative support
- Project 12 – Gates’ Virtual Academy (ICT) – Good Financial Grant Practice
- Project 13 – Data Science Without Borders/DASSA
- Project 14 – Agent-Based Modelling (ABM)
- Project 15 – INSPIRE Mental Health
- Project 16 – Program Assistant Intern (General)- Data Science Program
- Project 17 – The Multimorbidity in Africa: Digital Innovation, Visualisation, and Application (MADIVA)
- Project 18– New Project (Gates’ Virtual Academy (ICT) – Good Financial Grant Practice)
- Project 19 – Projects in EYE in Higher Education focus area (including Pedagogies of Inclusion); and other EYE focus areas including Inclusive Education, Gender and Education, and Youth and Transition to Work and Education and Technology
- Project 20 – Lived experiences of abortion in Benin and Togo
- Project 21 – CPSE –Nisaidie, usinidhuru!An intervention to improve the quality of post-rape and post-abortion care services in Kilifi County
- Project 22 – BMGF – Leveraging HDSS for family planning (WARO)
- Project 23 – Achieving cervical cancer control through HPV vaccination (ACCHV)
- Project 24 – The Consortium for Advanced Research Training Catalyze project: African Journals Visibility Platform
- Project 25 – Evaluation of The Girls Generation-African Led Movement on Ending FGM/C project in Kenya and Senegal
- Project 26 – MEL Portal, Data Quality Assurance and Knowledge Management
- Project 27– Director of Program – Synergy’s Office
- Project 28– Regional Education Learning Initiative Data and Evidence
- Project 29 – Urban Education/ Foundational learning in Kenya
- Project 30 – Urban Education III, and Foundational Learning in Kenya (formerly DRP)
- Project 31 – Visibilizing climate change impacts on nutrition and mental health among vulnerable populations in East African drylands to catalyze climate action at scale
- Project 32– Public Engagement Infrastructure Strengthening (PEIS) Project
- Project 33 – Optimizing inclusive early learning and school readiness for children with developmental disabilities in Kenya
- Project 34– AfriFOODlinks
- Project 35 – Information and Computer Technology (ICT)
- Project 36 – General Support (People and Culture (Formerly Human Resource)
- Project 37 – Software Development (Operations)
- Project 38 – Gender and Education Focus Area: Gender and Education Program
- Project 39 – Pipeline Award – Exploring the use of large language models to improve depression screening in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Project 40 – Evaluation of Brown Bag Presentations (BBPs) and Interns and Visiting scholar Program.
Responsibilities
Generally, successful candidates will be expected to:
- Work with the assigned supervisor to develop a set of objectives for the internship and a work plan and to deliver on the objectives.
- Work closely with assigned supervisor to provide frequent project updates and reports etc.
- Contribute to policy engagement and strategic planning as may be needed.
- Make at least one brown bag presentation (BBP) about their work at APHRC.
- Submit a written report at least 1 week before the end of their internship.
- Submit an internship/visiting scholar feedback form.
- Participate in internship follow-up evaluation survey.
Minimum qualifications and experience required
- Either completed a bachelor’s degree and/or pursuing/completed a master’s degree in population studies/demography, statistics, epidemiology, economics, social sciences, or related discipline.
- Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills are desired
- This call is open to nationals of African countries.
- The internship will be hybrid, with the expectation that the intern will be physically available when required for internship activities.
How to apply
The application process has two steps. The first step involves completing a short online survey accessible by clicking HERE. The second step involves sending the following as ONE PDF (Note: make sure you merge these documents as 1 file, not separate documents):
- Your curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum)
- Copy of your certificate of completed undergraduate degree or master’s degree.
- Copies of other certificate(s) that may be relevant for your internship application.
- 1-2 letters of recommendation (each 1-page max, and one of them must be from a previous or current academic supervisor) supporting your suitability for the internship.
The document is to be sent via email to [email protected] with 2025 INTERNSHIP in the Subject line of the email. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Deadline
The deadline for applications is March 21, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Human Resources Manager
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P.O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
APHRC is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
