Mbeteza Board Game Researcher at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

Aim of the study

• This research aims to explore the feasibility of APHRC’s Mbeteza board game to effectively influence policies and programs on key health issues so as to build a prototype of the game that can be replicated across APHRC’s thematic research areas across SSA.

Responsibilities

• Develop a problem statement for a research study informed by the expected output of the research.
• Formulate clear objectives for the study guided by the information given in this ToR as well as supplemental information that shall be provided by the APHRC team.
• Conduct a desk review so as to provide a deeper understanding of how of educational board games can be used for education, discourse, and impact.
• With the support of the APHRC team, conduct play sessions with various potential stakeholders, including policymakers, young people in high school, university/college students, partner organizations, funding bodies, and non-profit organizations, focusing on the key issues highlighted in the game.
• Produce relevant pre- and post-gameplay surveys to track players’ experiences with the game using both qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches.
• Share monitoring and evaluation report.
• Make recommendations on ways to ensure sustainability and scalability of the game so that the game remains relevant with the target audience.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Education, Sociology or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in research within the creative space.
• Good computer literacy skills.
• Knowledge of health and population challenges in Africa.
• Prior experience in gaming for impact and human-centered design.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English; knowledge of French is desirable
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in reaching and engaging a range of different and high-level stakeholders with research evidence.
• Experience in conducting field research and managing research projects and teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team.
• Experience in the gamification for social impact space is desired.