Policy Analyst at African Population and Health Research Center

Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide a landscape of opportunities, key players, existing policies and policy gaps related to the signature issues that anchor the 2017-2021 Strategic Plan, cutting across all six Research Units and incorporating APHRC’s commitment to improving research leadership around the continent

· Understand the current policy environment at regional and national levels with respect to APHRC’s signature issues; identify and determine where there are potential entry points for engagement

· Collaborate with APHRC’s research leaders, particularly at the Unit level, to ensure a holistic approach to our mission of generating evidence and engaging policy to inform action on population health and wellbeing

· Generate recommendations as to how achievement of long-term policy goals can be incorporated into research proposal development

· Strengthen internal capacity for policy analysis

· Support the PEC division’s outreach efforts by leading and/or contributing to campaigns and projects to bring greater awareness to the opportunities availed by evidence-informed approaches to decision-making

Skills and Qualifications

· A Master’s degree in public policy, health policy, international relations, economics, health sciences, political science or any related field. PhD desirable

· Demonstrable track record in policy analysis and review, including landscaping, mapping and trend analysis

· Demonstrated interest in issues related to global health and social policy

· Excellent analytical skills

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and able to transfer those skills to others

· At least five years of work experience in policy analysis, landscaping and mapping, strategy development, preferably at an international or research organization

· Excellent writing and editing as well as strong presentation skills

· A resourceful self-starter with good organizational and networking skills

· Ability to work independently to fulfill team goals and manage multiple deadlines

· Experience conducting literature reviews and qualitative research, with a publication track record

· Proficiency in French desired