Our Vision
Knowledge for better livelihoods.
Our Mission
To strengthen the capacity and policies of African countries and institutions to harness science, technology and innovation for sustainable development.
Our Value Proposition
To conduct high quality research, policy analysis, capacity str... read moreengthening and outreach on applications of science, technology and innovation policies to sustainable development in Africa
To facilitate and convene evidence based policy dialogue and debate
To inform development policy and practice
To put critical issues of science, technology innovation on the Development Agenda
To provide independent and objective policy advice to African governments and agencies, regional economic communities and institutions, private sector, civil society and community actors and agencies.
A Brief History
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a pioneering development research think tank on harnessing applications of science, technology and innovation policies for sustainable development in Africa. ACTS is an Intergovernmental organization founded in 1988 to pursue policy oriented research towards strengthening the capacity of African countries and institutions to harness science and technology for sustainable development. ACTS envisions a sustainable economic, social and environmental future for Africa, through science, technology and innovation.
Article 3 of the Charter of ACTS, empowers the Organization to undertake capacity building, conduct research, provide advisory services and disseminate information on the policy aspects of the application of science and technology to sustainable development in Africa. It also requires ACTS to:
Promote capacity building in the developing countries in the field of policy analysis related to sustainable development.
Monitor international trends in science and technology, undertake technology assessment and forecasting and analyze the impacts of new technologies for purposes of providing policy options to African and other developing country governments.
Promote, enhance, inspire, study and conduct the building of the institutional framework requisite for the management, assessment, sustainable utilization and conservation of natural resources.
Foster the exchange of information and networking between the Centre and other governmental and private institutions and individuals that have similar or related interests at the local, national, regional and international levels, with particular emphasis on policy matters.
Promote, encourage, inspire and undertake technical cooperation activities between and within nations.
Since its founding, ACTS has been instrumental in enlarging the range of policy choices for sustainable development in Africa. Over the last quarter century, ACTS’ work has influenced patent (i.e. industrial property) legislation and policy (Kenya); environmental impact assessment standards (Eastern and Southern Africa); bio-energy and biofuels policy (Kenya, Eastern Africa, West Africa); agricultural policy, bio-diplomacy, biotechnology and biosafety (Africa-wide); climate change adaptation and mitigation (Africa-wide).
ACTS remains among the leading institutions working on sustainable development in Africa. In 2013, it was rated amongst the top Environment Think Tanks in Africa and the world. ACTS is also a past winner (1991) of the Justinian Rweyemamu Prize from CODESRIA (Africa’s Social Science Research Council) for its work in expanding the knowledge base for Africa’s development.
African Centre for Technology Studies Jobs in Kenya
The Nairobi Urban Disaster Risk Hub
Disasters represent one of the greatest threats to humanity, currently and in the future. In the context of urbanization, cities are increasingly becoming
This position supports the translation of research into use and establishment of a research into use platform. The role will include closely linking ongoing research within the Climate Resilient Econo
The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of a three year project “Mobilizing Development Finance for Adaptation”. Climate Finance is increasingly becoming
Job Summary
An officer at this level will report to the Finance and Administration Director and responsibilities will entail:-
Developing and coordinating the preparation of annual procurement a
Nature of Assignment: Climate change negotiations and IPCC
Duration: 6 months starting April 1, 2019, with potential for extension.
Remuneration: Negotiable
Objectives
The objective of the assig
Overall responsibility:
To support staff within two of ACTS’ projects to manage grants, specifically their contract negotiation, grants disbursement, reporting and final close out of grants.
Background
Launched in September 2015, the Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) is strengthening the capacities of Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in 15 sub-Saharan Af
The purpose of this position is to assist in the financial and grants management of various projects ran by the organization.
Key Accountabilities
Process and effect payments.
Review of field exp
We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a Research Fellow position at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), Nairobi, Kenya under the Innovation and Renewable Electrification in Ke
Job Description
Overall Responsibility
The overall responsibility of the Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Executive Director (ED) in the fulfillment and execution of duties to ensure effic
Contract terms: 3 years
Reports to: Executive Director
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Overall Responsibility
The overall responsibility of the Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Executive Dire