{"id":885127,"date":"2026-03-27T14:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=885127"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:16:27","slug":"885127-aphrc-interns-international-programs","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/885127-aphrc-interns-international-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Interns - International Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join APHRC International Programs and directly contribute to impactful projects, strengthen international research collaborations, and build capacity among African researchers. Whether you're passionate about partnership coordination, strategic communication, or resource mobilization, we have an internship that matches your skills. If you have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a drive to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development.<\/p>\n<p>The Center, through its Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division, seeks to strengthen individual and institutional research capacity to enable African researchers to fully participate in defining and implementing priority population and health programs on \u00a0 the continent. As part of individual capacity strengthening efforts, APHRC has, over the years, been running a demand-driven research internship program whose objective seeks to nurture talented young Africans to become future scholars and research leaders.<\/p>\n<p>For the 2026 period, the Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division has opened internship opportunities in the following projects for 3-6 months, starting May 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The International Programs initiative strengthens APHRC\u2019s global network of partners by formalizing collaborations with universities, research institutions, and development organizations worldwide. Through these partnerships, the program supports joint research, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building activities such as internships, visiting scholars, fellowships, and collaborative projects. Its goal is to enhance research excellence, promote evidence-based policy, and build the capacity of African researchers and institutions to address population, health, and development challenges across the continent.<\/p>\n<h4>Project 24 \u2013 International Programs - Administrative Officer - (1 intern)<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Internship Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide administrative support.<\/li>\n<li>Partnership coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Data management and reporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred background and skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration, Economics, or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Project 25 \u2013 International Programs - Liaison Officer - (1 intern)<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Internship Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic partnership and representation.<\/li>\n<li>Program implementation and coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory compliance and operational oversight.<\/li>\n<li>Policy engagement and advocacy.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred background and skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree or Master\u2019s degree in public health, social sciences, international development, or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the local regulatory and institutional landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Project 26 \u2013 International Programs \u2013 Partnership Officer - (1 intern)<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Internship Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partnership development and relationship management.<\/li>\n<li>Resource mobilization and donor engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Support for international agenda.<\/li>\n<li>Capacity building and knowledge sharing.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred background and skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree or master\u2019s degree in public health, international relations, development studies, or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources and secure funding for large-scale initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in project planning and management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Project 27 \u2013 International Programs - Communications Officer - (1 intern)<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Internship Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partnership communication management.<\/li>\n<li>Content development and dissemination event coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder engagement and networking.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring and reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred background and skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>A master\u2019s degree is an added advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with the research and development landscape, particularly in Africa, is highly desirable.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in \u00a0digital \u00a0communication \u00a0tools, \u00a0including \u00a0social \u00a0media \u00a0platforms, \u00a0content management systems, and graphic design software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":885083,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"<p>The application process has\u00a0<strong>two steps<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: complete a short online survey by clicking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdiEd1bWje7MeIzqlaxFqQOn0BNIHnqCA88dJVDKO9AVfB_Jg\/viewform?usp=dialog\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Send the following as\u00a0<strong>one PDF<\/strong>\u00a0containing:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Your curriculum vitae (2 pages max)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Your certificate of completed undergraduate degree or master\u2019s degree.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Other certificate(s) that may be relevant for your internship application.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>1-2 letters of recommendation (each 1-page max, and one of them must be from a previous or current academic supervisor) supporting your suitability for the internship.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The document is to be sent via email to <strong>aphrctraining@aphrc.org<\/strong> with \u201c<strong>2026 INTERNSHIP\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0as the subject line of the email.\u00a0<strong>Incomplete or late applications will not be considered<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>The deadline for the applications is\u00a0<strong>APRIL 13, 2026<\/strong>. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\r\n<p>All applications should be addressed to :<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The Internship and Visiting Scholar Review Committee<\/strong><br \/>\r\n<strong>African Population and Health Research Center, Inc<\/strong><br \/>\r\n<strong>APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru<\/strong><br \/>\r\n<strong>P.O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Website:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aphrc.org\/\"><strong>www.aphrc.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Special Notice<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><em>APHRC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. 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