Senior research experts
2025-04-03T11:50:45+00:00
AFIDEP
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kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Research
Admin & Office
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Uganda
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AFIDEP is looking for senior research experts in industrial regulation, trade policy, education and skills development, and youth employment to conduct a political economy analysis (PEA) of youth employment in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda. The PEA will examine how industrial policies, trade regulations, education systems, and job creation strategies enable or hinder the realisation of meaningful and dignified employment opportunities for young people in Africa. The purpose will be to generate in-depth insights on gaps in policy that need reform, as well as, actions needed to accelerate policy implementation in order for countries to generate meaningful and dignified employment for youth, leveraging the changing youth demographics in the context of ongoing 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the evolving digital economy.
The ideal candidates will have a relevant PhD and extensive experience in designing and conducting research on industrial policy,trade regulation, education policy. We are looking for one consultant per study country, and the consultant must be based in the study country (Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda).
Key Responsibilities
- Design a country-level political economy analysis (PEA) study – prepare a research protocol and submit for ethics review and approval in study country.
- Collect data for the PEA study involving: a comprehensive systematic desk review of policies and other literature on youth employment in the study country; in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders.
- Undertake data analysis and research report
- Conduct stakeholder consultations, including at least two policy dialogues – one at the start of the study to introduce study to key stakeholders and get initial stakeholder insights on the issue, and one at after the study to validate the results, as well as discuss policy implications.
- Prepare one journal paper to share the results of the
Qualifications and Requirements
- PhD in Education and Skills Development, or Industrial Development, or Trade and Investment, or in a relevant field.
- At least 15 years of research leadership experience involving leading the design and implementation of high quality research studies in the relevant focus of this work (education and skills development, or industrial policy, or trade and investment).
- Hands-on experience with designing and conducting PEA studies.
- Track record of scientific publications in education and skills development, industrial policy, trade and investment, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder consultations and engagements.
Design a country-level political economy analysis (PEA) study – prepare a research protocol and submit for ethics review and approval in study country. Collect data for the PEA study involving: a comprehensive systematic desk review of policies and other literature on youth employment in the study country; in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders. Undertake data analysis and research report Conduct stakeholder consultations, including at least two policy dialogues – one at the start of the study to introduce study to key stakeholders and get initial stakeholder insights on the issue, and one at after the study to validate the results, as well as discuss policy implications. Prepare one journal paper to share the results of the
PhD in Education and Skills Development, or Industrial Development, or Trade and Investment, or in a relevant field. At least 15 years of research leadership experience involving leading the design and implementation of high quality research studies in the relevant focus of this work (education and skills development, or industrial policy, or trade and investment). Hands-on experience with designing and conducting PEA studies. Track record of scientific publications in education and skills development, industrial policy, trade and investment, etc. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder consultations and engagements.
JOB-67ee76150036f
Vacancy title:
Senior research experts
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Research, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
AFIDEP
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 16 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
AFIDEP is looking for senior research experts in industrial regulation, trade policy, education and skills development, and youth employment to conduct a political economy analysis (PEA) of youth employment in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda. The PEA will examine how industrial policies, trade regulations, education systems, and job creation strategies enable or hinder the realisation of meaningful and dignified employment opportunities for young people in Africa. The purpose will be to generate in-depth insights on gaps in policy that need reform, as well as, actions needed to accelerate policy implementation in order for countries to generate meaningful and dignified employment for youth, leveraging the changing youth demographics in the context of ongoing 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the evolving digital economy.
The ideal candidates will have a relevant PhD and extensive experience in designing and conducting research on industrial policy,trade regulation, education policy. We are looking for one consultant per study country, and the consultant must be based in the study country (Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda).
Key Responsibilities
- Design a country-level political economy analysis (PEA) study – prepare a research protocol and submit for ethics review and approval in study country.
- Collect data for the PEA study involving: a comprehensive systematic desk review of policies and other literature on youth employment in the study country; in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders.
- Undertake data analysis and research report
- Conduct stakeholder consultations, including at least two policy dialogues – one at the start of the study to introduce study to key stakeholders and get initial stakeholder insights on the issue, and one at after the study to validate the results, as well as discuss policy implications.
- Prepare one journal paper to share the results of the
Qualifications and Requirements
- PhD in Education and Skills Development, or Industrial Development, or Trade and Investment, or in a relevant field.
- At least 15 years of research leadership experience involving leading the design and implementation of high quality research studies in the relevant focus of this work (education and skills development, or industrial policy, or trade and investment).
- Hands-on experience with designing and conducting PEA studies.
- Track record of scientific publications in education and skills development, industrial policy, trade and investment, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder consultations and engagements.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 180
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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