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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