African Institute for Development Policy Postdoctoral Fellow – Human Capital Development and Education Systems Jobs in Kenya


African Institute for Development Policy Postdoctoral Fellow – Human Capital Development and Education Systems Jobs in Kenya;AFIDEP is conducting research and policy engagement on how African countries can accelerate socioeconomic transformation through strategic investments in people and improvements in education and skills systems. The fellowship will support two complementary studies:

A multi‑country study examining national policies, programmes, and investments toward harnessing the Demographic Dividend (DD) and Gender Dividend (GD), with focus on education, skills, health, and gender equality.

A study on curriculum reforms and pedagogical approaches to improve education quality, skills development, employability, and innovation.

Scope of Services & Key Tasks

Research Design & Implementation

  • Refine research questions, frameworks, methodologies, and protocols

  • Develop/adapt research tools, evidence‑review frameworks, and interview guides

  • Conduct literature reviews, policy mapping, and institutional analysis

  • Coordinate data collection and ensure quality assurance and documentation

    Analysis of Investments toward DD & GD

  • Map and analyse national policies, programmes, budgets, and investments

  • Assess adequacy of sectoral investments in education, health, and gender equality

  • Examine policy coherence, financing, and accountability mechanisms

  • Identify gaps, promising approaches, and lessons across countries

    Curriculum & Pedagogy Research

  • Examine curriculum reforms and teaching approaches for improved learning outcomes

  • Analyse responsiveness to skills development, employability, and innovation

  • Assess teacher preparation, classroom practice, assessment, and technology use

  • Identify good practices, innovations, and scalable solutions

    Data Analysis & Comparative Insights

  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis using appropriate software

  • Triangulate findings across evidence sources

  • Support cross‑country comparisons and prepare analytical
    summaries

    Knowledge Products & Policy Engagement

  • Draft reports, briefs, presentations, and dissemination materials

  • Support policy dialogues, consultations, and stakeholder engagement

  • Translate findings into actionable recommendations for policy and investment

    Qualifications & Experience

    Academic Qualifications

  • PhD (completed within past 5 years) in Education, Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Demography, Population Studies, or related field

    Experience

  • Expertise in human capital development, education systems, demographic or gender analysis

  • Strong understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, and skills‑development systems

  • Experience in policy‑oriented/applied research with qualitative/quantitative methods

  • Proven ability to produce high‑quality analytical and policy‑relevant outputs

    Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills

  • Ability to integrate demographic, gender, education, and economic perspectives

  • Proficiency in data‑analysis software

  • Excellent writing, presentation, and stakeholder‑engagement skills

  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

  • Commitment to research integrity, ethics, gender equality, and inclusion

    How to apply

    For more information and job application details, see; African Institute for Development Policy Postdoctoral Fellow – Human Capital Development and Education Systems Jobs in Kenya

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