Project Intern to Support Project Implementation

AFIDEP is an African-led, non-profit research and policy institute, established in 2010 to bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in development efforts in Africa. AFIDEP contributes to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other development strategies by enabling the use of evidence in the formulation and implementation of development policies and programmes. To do this, we undertake activities that fall in two broad categories:

1. Research generation, synthesis and translation for decision-making
2. Capacity development for increased research use and evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM), including strengthening individual and institutional capacity for research synthesis, analysis, translation, packaging, communications and policy engagement.

About the Advance Domestic Health Financing Project

The Advance Domestic Health Financing (ADHF) project aims to contribute to enhancing domestic political will, resource investments, adaptation and implementation of evidence-informed policies, and efficient and effective utilization of available health financing resources (ODA and domestic) in Africa. The project seeks to build on the government’s economic recovery and debt management efforts, the African Union (AU)’s Africa Leadership Meeting (ALM) declaration commitments, other domestic, regional, and global commitments related to PHC, family planning (FP), girls and women’s health. All these require political will, good governance and leadership, and evidence-informed decision-making at the domestic level for tangible commitments to increase the salience of “more money for health” and “more health for the money” with particular attention to PHC, girls and women’s health “as a driver of human capital for economic growth, not a cost”. 

Job Summary

The Research intern will provide comprehensive planning and technical project support to our research team by assisting in writing quality reports during workshops, conducting field data collection, mining secondary data, organizing meetings and workshops and carrying out any other allocated role on project implementation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Sciences, proven experience in healthcare research including qualitative and quantitative data collection, entry and cleaning and preferably working experience on health financing concepts. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Report Writing & Documentation:
  • Help draft, edit, and finalize technical reports during and after workshops.
  • Collaborate with team members to compile and present findings in clear, concise reports.
• Meeting and Workshop Support:
  • Organize and coordinate meetings and workshops, including logistics, scheduling, and preparation of necessary materials.
  • Take detailed minutes during meetings and workshops, ensuring all key points and decisions are recorded
• Administrative Support:
  • Support general administrative tasks, including organizing communications and scheduling team activities
  • Follow-up with key stakeholders on the implementation of project activities and initiatives to monitor progress
• Data Collection & Field Work:
  • Assist with planning and executing data collection activities in the field on need basis and ensuring accurate and reliable data capture.
  • Work with research teams to administer qualitative and quantitative surveys, conduct interviews, data entry, interview transcription, and data cleaning.
• Secondary Data Mining & Analysis:
  • Identify, extract, and manage secondary data from various sources relevant to healthcare and health financing.
  • Assist in data cleaning and preliminary analysis to support research objectives.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the research team and stakeholders to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Contribute ideas and suggestions for process improvements in data collection and reporting methods.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Public Health, economics or a related field.

Experience:

• Preparation of quality technical reports
• Strong interpersonal skills and integrity with experience of working with teams
• Familiarity with health financing principles is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in data collection within healthcare settings is required.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.

Employment Terms

• Contract Type: Temporary
• Duration: 6 months
• Work Hours: Standard office hours, plus flexibility for fieldwork as needed
• Travel: Must be available for field visits and workshops as required.