Research /Policy Analyst

Aidspan is looking for a highly motivated individual to join its policy analysis team. Applications are open from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Research /Policy Analyst position. The assignment is expected to commence in March 2022. Details of the vacancy and information for applicants are found below.

1. About Aidspan

Aidspan is a Kenyan-based international non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 2002 as an independent observer of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Its mission is to be an effective watchdog by highlighting, analyzing, and influencing the transparency and effectiveness of the Global Fund at the global and country levels. The organization provides information, critical analysis, and commentary and new developments at the Global Fund via its official website (www.aidspan.org), Global Fund Observer (GFO) newsletter, reports, social media and other communication channels. Aidspan is an indispensable resource for a broad range of Global Fund stakeholders – from policy makers seeking independent critique and guidance on the Fund’s policies to grass roots organizations and implementers seeking access to the Fund’s considerable resources.

2. Responsibilities

The Research /Policy Analyst will join the Policy Analysis Unit and will report to the Senior Policy Analyst.

Specifically, the Research /Policy Analyst will have the following grouped activities:

a. Research

· Review literature as needed

· Collect and analyze data

· Assist in writing research reports, GFO and OFM articles, working papers, policy papers, and other materials as required

· Help to develop and coordinate research dissemination and follow-up activities a

· Other duties as required

b. Programme support

· Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings/conferences and other related issues

· Prepare reports, memos, letters, presentation and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, power point, databases etc.

c. Reporting

· Collect all quarterly reports from other departments; assist in preparing all reports

· Assist in preparing donor reports

3. Qualifications, knowledge, skills and attributes

Required

1. University degree in economics, public health, statistics, sociology or related subject with at least 5 years’ experience or Master’s degree with 2 years’ experience in research work: research planning and implementation (both quantitative and qualitative)




2. Excellent writing and presentation skills




3. Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, NVivo and Stata. Familiarity with other statistical and qualitative software is recommended




4. Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English (and desirably French)




5. Well organized self-starter, with attention to detail




6. Strong team player, and good to excellent interpersonal skills

An interest in and knowledge of global health, especially HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, would be an asset **

· Interest and experience in graphic design

4. Job location

This position is based at Aidspan’s office in Nairobi, Kenya. Preference will be given to those who are allowed to work in Kenya.

5. Salary

Aidspan offers an attractive remuneration based on staff grade.

6. Duration

The position will run for a period of one year and renewable based on performance and availability of funds.

7. Equal Opportunity

Aidspan is committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination. There will be no discrimination on any grounds, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should submit their CV and application letter electronically to info@aidspan.org and copy ida.hakizinka@aidspan.org and caleb.ndege@aidspan.org by 11 February 2022.** Both documents together should not be longer than three pages, font Tahoma, font size no less than 11, spacing no less than 1.5-, and 1-inch margin.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone/email for an interview in Nairobi. The selected candidate should be available to start work by 1^st March 2022

The candidate should have the legal right to work in Kenya