The project aims to develop the capacity of MH prize winners to use open-source platform for data sharing.  The goal is to enable data scientists to share their project progress (e.g., code, datasets, documentation) on open-source platforms (e.g., GitHub, Kaggle, Zenodo) under licenses that allow free use, modification, and distribution (e.g., MIT, Apache 2.0, CC-BY for data). This promotes... transparency, collaboration, and reproducibility in data science. The Consultant will work closely with MHDP-Africa Project team and will be responsible to the MHDP-Africa Project Lead at APHRC. The consultant will lead the development and capacity building of MH data prize winners on use and application of open sources; design and implement a user authentication module for an open-source application.

Scope of Work


The consultant is expected to conduct need assessments of prize winners on knowledge and skills about open source and report. Assess the needs of data scientists for publishing (e.g., platforms, formats, licenses).
Select and configure appropriate open-source platforms (e.g., GitHub for code, Zenodo for datasets, Jupyter for notebooks).
Develop guidelines and templates for publishing code, datasets, and progress reports.
The consultant is expected to develop a training plan, content and strategy to promote use of open-source platform and data sharing principles (PLE) in the MHDP – Africa project.
Train data scientists on open-source publishing best practices (e.g., version control, metadata, licensing). Assist through training and hands-on development in the creation of a GitHub organization and repository for sharing analysis and metadata created by the grantees.
Provide expertise in open-source software development and platforms such as GitHub. This include provision of ad hoc consultancy services as the Client may request which may include ad-hoc video calls or asynchronous conversations over email, or other online platforms, with the mental health data prize grantees.
Support grantees publishing data and metadata to increase the findability of mental health datasets. E.g. For each project pilot, the workflow and refine based on feedback.
Discuss questions or strategies about open source to foster an environment of open data and software sharing.
Prepare a write-up on good practices for open-source platform capacity building and use based on project experiences that can be made publicly available through APHRC or related blog platforms (in French/English/Arabic).
Regularly monitor, evaluate and report country-specific MH researchers progress of developing and using the open-source platform.
Participate in regular project meetings and update progress and inform the mechanisms to monitor ongoing feedback throughout the project lifecycle
Outline and ensure ethical consideration data use, protection and sharing.
Submit monthly project progress report to the MHDP project team.


Deliverables

 Inception Report


Conduct and prepare a report on the need’s assessment i.e. develop questionnaire and assess open access skills, gaps and experience of data scientists’ involvement in MH research open-source use.
Prepare the training materials and submit.
Provide training to support and upskill members and upskilling team members.
Support the team on OS development
Prepare and submit a report
Pilot implementation of the workflow, regularly monitor and provide feedback
Lead communication around Open source.
Final report including outcomes, refined workflow and user guide.


Responsibilities of the APHRC MHDP – Project Team


Provide relevant project background documents.
Liaise and assist in communicating with and mobilizing key
Handle all logistical
Closely work with the consultant on the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Open-source capacity building program and data sharing.


Timeframe

The consultancy is expected to be completed in 3 months, spread over 1st July 2025 – 30th September 2025.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal consultant will demonstrate a proven track record in designing and implementing open-source data science publishing workflows. The assignment requires a high level of technical specialization, strong community credibility. The selected candidate or firm must meet the following qualifications:


Proven expertise in open-source data science workflows: Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing efficient, reproducible publishing pipelines using platforms such as GitHub, Zenodo, and Kaggle. A portfolio highlighting successful collaborations with major research institutions is essential.
Specialized software development skills: Advanced knowledge of software development, with the ability to create scalable, license-compliant publishing systems. Experience using tools like Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and Docker is required.
Capacity building experience: Prior involvement in training data scientists on open-source licensing (e.g., MIT, CC-BY) and data science tools. The ability to build rapport and trust with trainees is crucial, as evidenced by positive client feedback and high satisfaction scores from similar engagements (e.g., MHDP project).
Rapid deployment capability: Due to the project’s tight timeline, the consultant must be able to commence immediately and leverage pre-existing templates, frameworks, and expertise to deliver quickly and efficiently without compromising quality.
Open-source community engagement: A strong reputation in the open-source ecosystem, including direct contributions to widely recognized platforms and demonstrated adherence to open-source principles, is required. This ensures outputs will be credible, trusted, and widely adopted.
Ethical and legal data handling: Deep understanding of data privacy, ethics, and legal standards in open-source contexts to ensure sensitive data is managed responsibly, minimizing potential legal and reputational risks. more

Responsibilities

Generally, successful candidates will be expected to:


Work with the assigned supervisor to develop a set of objectives for the internship and a work plan and to deliver on the objectives.
Work closely with assigned supervisor to provide frequent project updates and reports etc.
Contribute to policy engagement and strategic planning as may be needed.
Make at least... one brown bag presentation (BBP) about their work at APHRC.
Submit a written report at least 1 week before the end of their internship.
Submit an internship/visiting scholar feedback form.
Participate in internship follow-up evaluation survey.


Minimum qualifications and experience required


Either completed a bachelor’s degree and/or pursuing/completed a master’s degree in population studies/demography, statistics, epidemiology, economics, social sciences, or related discipline.
Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills are desired
This call is open to nationals of African countries.
The internship will be hybrid, with the expectation that the intern will be physically available when required for internship activities. more

APHRC seeks to recruit an Advocacy Unit Manager, to join the Policy Engagement and Communications (PEC) Program. The position holder will be responsible for leading the Advocacy work at the Center. The role covers extensive project management and people management both internally for the project teams and externally in building partnerships. The role holder will carry out resource mobilization to... ensure there is a constant stream of funding coming into the Center from new and existing funders. Additionally, he/she will create and strengthen synergy between teams and projects given their bird’s eye view of all the advocacy projects within the Unit and across the Center.

Duties and Responsibilities


Lead the development, review, implementation and monitoring of the Advocacy Unit Strategy, work plans and budgets.
Ensure effective implementation of the advocacy projects portfolio, which includes timely and quality reporting, sound budget management, burn rate, reviews and learning, partnership, and team management.
Develop advocacy strategies based on innovative and creative approaches, using tools that are adapted and focused on obtaining the highest level of change and effectiveness.
Develop, review and monitor policy and advocacy stakeholders’ engagement plans.
Coordinate and guide project narrative and financial reporting.
Contribute to PEC reports for Senior Management Team and PEC program-wide initiatives.
Manage team dynamics, which includes assessing strengths, managing relationships within the team, assessing workload and recruitment.
Work with individuals on personal growth and meeting targets while giving direction. Develop annual performance objectives and carry out annual appraisals.
Build partnerships with external parties relevant to the work on each advocacy-related project.
Develop relationships with partners and policymakers to influence policy at the regional and country level.
Manage funder relationships.
Lead fund raising efforts for the Unit and the Program. Lead and guide proposal writing including putting together proposal development teams.
Work closely with other Unit Managers within PEC to ensure greater collaboration and synergy.
Ensure adequate resourcing of the Advocacy Unit.
Support in the identification and selection of project partners including defining their terms of reference and budget allocation and monitor execution of deliverables.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience


Master’s degree in Social Sciences or a closely related field.
Over twelve (12) years of relevant experience with over five (5) years at the management level, preferably at an international organization in an advocacy role.
Proven experience in policy development and advocacy in social or economic policy areas at a national, regional, or international level.
Solid experience in project/program coordination and management.
Strategic and innovative with the ability to sell the vision of the Center.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional organizational and coordination skills.
Proven experience in managing and fostering relations with stakeholders.
Experience in the production of high-quality written work to influence policy outcomes. more

Scope of Work

The selected firm will be responsible for:

Developing Avatar-Based Interview Protocols:


Designing and programming avatars to conduct semi-structured interviews.
Ensuring avatars can simulate human interviewers effectively.


Interview Execution:


Conducting interviews with journal editors in Nigeria and Ethiopia using video avatars.
Ensuring interviews cover... all necessary questions to clarify issues identified in the initial survey.


Data Management and Analysis:


Collecting and securely storing interview data.
Analyzing data to identify key themes and insights.


Reporting:


Preparing a detailed report summarizing the findings from the interviews.
Highlighting key issues, constraints, and recommendations for improving journal visibility and functionality.


Deliverables

The selected firm will be expected to deliver:


Avatar Interview Protocols: Detailed documentation of the interview protocols and avatar scripts.
Interview Data: Raw and processed data from all conducted interviews.
Final Report: A comprehensive report on the findings, including thematic analysis and actionable recommendations.


Duration and Timeline

The project is expected to take a maximum of two months from the date of contract signing. Key milestones include:


Month 1: Development of interview protocols and avatar programming and conducting interviews and initial data analysis.
Month 2: Final data analysis and report preparation.


Qualifications and Experience

The selected firm must demonstrate:


Experience in developing and deploying video avatar technology for interviews.
Expertise in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
Previous work with research institutions or academic journals is preferred.
Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines. more

Objectives of the Consultancy


The consultant/firm will be responsible for performing the following activities to meet the project objectives:
Enhance APHRC’s Virtual Learning Academy Infrastructure: To support the expected growth and expanded outreach of the APHRC Virtual Learning Academy, the consultant will enhance current Moodle based platform to provide seamless integration with... back-end systems, improve user experience, streamlined digital payment process and enhance system performance and responsiveness. Therefore, the following activities are expected to be performed to enhance the Virtual Learning Academy Infrastructure:
Improve user experiences by incorporating relevant corporate branding guidelines, user interface design principles and streamlined processes in both the VLE and the CoP. The VLE should provide a seamless user registration and course enrolment process integrated to APHRC back-end Single Sign-On Platforms.
Develop custom modules to integrate the VLE to secure digital payment channels including M-PESA and other major payment channels providing seamless payment options for select courses.
Develop customised mobile applications for the VLE and Community of Practice (in both Android & iOS) providing caching and synchronisation of course content using mobile devices.
Integrate relevant Artificial Intelligence (AI) features and plugins including Generative AI and AI powered searches. The Consultant should also support the acquisition of AI platforms to accelerate course content development and to pilot the application of the AI based course content generating platform in the development of 7 model courses.
Support acquisition & Installation of relevant software that will enhance the VLE’s teaching and learning experience including plagiarism detection software and others that may be identified during the project implementation.
Upgrade the Moodle based VLE to the newest version, testing that all the required plugins, extensions and customised modules are able to work with the upgraded version.
Develop e-learning courses on selected priority thematic areas: Working in collaboration with APHRC’s subject area experts, the consultant/firm will ensure the development of 7 model courses on Grants and Financial Management that will be hosted within the VLE and which will incorporate all the new custom features developed including the use of generative AI in course content production, integration with digital payment and intuitive multimedia components (Audio, Videos and Animations). In achieving this, the consultant/firm will perform the following:
Apply globally recognised Instructional Design principles to develop curriculums select 7 courses ensuring that the designed courses meet the learning objectives and course outcomes. The consultant should also design effective and interactive assessment strategies that will demonstrate the required learner competencies.
Provide hand-holding support to content authors to ensure that all challenges that they may have in the development of the materials are addressed.
Develop a quality assurance checklist that will be used to ensure that the developed model courses meet internationally recognised course design principles and guidelines.
Using wireframes and other design tools, demonstrate the key features of each model course for approval by APHRC before digital course content development.
Working with the subject area experts, interactively digitise the courses developed in 2(a) above and through weekly review meetings ensure that the developed courses meet the required quality standards. The courses should also incorporate peer review as part of quality assurance.
Publish all the developed course materials in APHRC’s Virtual Learning Environment and ensure that the course materials also appear as well-designed courses in the Mobile applications.
Generate a cost analysis for the Virtual Academy to determine the cost of usage per person based on the current infrastructure.
Capacity Building Training: Working together with APHRC, identify a smaller team of technical experts who shall be trained on how to use the new functionality developed. In addition to that, train APHRC administrators who will be responsible for administration, management of the users, course content and continuous customisation and support to users and course creators.


Expected Outputs

The Consultants will provide the following deliverables:


Inception Report: Prepare and submit an inception report that includes a summary of the project's objectives, background information, scope, proposed approach, key stakeholders, project timeline, risks, and assumptions.
Enhanced Virtual Learning Environment and Community of Practice platforms that can provide a seamless learning experience and supports the use of AI and other emerging technologies.
Branded Moodle and Community of Practice App accessed via ios and android system.
Trained ToT users capable of providing 1st level of support to the VLE and CoP environment.
Minimum of 7 Peer-reviewed course materials developed and hosted within the enhanced VLE.
Completion report that outlines the achievements, suitability plan and lessons learned.


Experience & Qualifications


A proven track record of designing, customising, implementing and supporting Moodle based Learning Management Platforms for multinational organizations of similar size to APHRC.
Demonstratable experience in the use of AI in eLearning course content development and supporting a VLE that uses AI plugins and extensions.
Ability to demonstrate a minimum of three successful eLearning project implementation for organizations of similar size to APHRC.
A team of experts with diverse skills, including instructional design, eLearning development, technical support, project management, computer programming, graphic designer, animator and training experts.
Knowledge of learning management systems and eLearning authoring tools. The consultant should demonstrate good knowledge of new, emerging and evolving digital learning technologies and especially as they relate to Moodle.
Experience in developing and delivering training programs.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and subject matter experts. more

RESPONSIBILITIES:


Lead in the development of costing data collection tools;
Lead the management and analysis of cost data for various projects;
Lead the design of aspects of research projects in a way that allows high quality economic analyses, including costing analyses;
Design and lead research teams; this may include coordination/ supervision of preparatory work, data collection,... analytical work and reporting for research projects;
Support economic analyses and/or costing analyses for various projects in the Research programs on a need by need basis;
Liaise with partners and/or collaborators to ensure unit deliverables are met;
Contribute to the health policy dialogue and sector policy including making recommendations on strategies and policy options;
Interact with APHRC clients at the funding and policy levels, organize and manage policy development and evaluation papers in collaboration with other researchers and our partners;
Contribute to scientific writing, and production of technical reports, journal articles, policy briefs and blogs;
Contribute to proposal development and fundraising for research projects;
Mentor junior researchers and facilitate in the Center’s training programs as needed; and
Represent the Center at high level national, regional and international forums, including relevant technical working groups and expert committees.


Qualifications and Experience:


PhD in Health Economics or closely related field.
Experience in conducting, managing and analyzing costing data collection/ surveys.
Strong quantitative skills (managing, analyzing and interpreting health economics and costing analysis e.g. cost effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis, with extensive familiarity with quantitative statistical packages (e.g. STATA, SAS or SPSS). Experience and familiarity with a diverse set of costing data sets will be an added advantage.
Experience and familiarity with generating, use and analyzing health and population datasets – primary/secondary data; small and huge datasets is an added advantage.
Strong skills in economic analyses of health policies.
Strong practical experience and skills in impact evaluation designs of health and population interventions is desirable.
Strong writing skills and good record of publications on relevant areas in sub-Saharan Africa.
Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (e.g. MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel).
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team. more

The Visibilize4ClimateAction project aims to make visible, through research, public and policy engagement, the impact of climate change on the nutritional status and mental health of vulnerable populations in the East African drylands (arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid zones), to catalyze context-specific climate policy and practice change at scale.

The focus of the call for expression is to... engage the public on 1) the concept of climate change and its linkage with health for empowerment, 2) co-creation, and co-learning on climate adaptations and mitigation measures (such as agroecology, agroforestry, or rangeland management) in place for practice and policy action,  involving communities in Turkana (Turkana North and Kibish), Samburu (Samburu Central), and Laikipia (Dry Sub-Humid)  counties in Kenya, and the general public. We therefore seek to recruit Community Organized Groups (CoGs) working/operating specifically in Laikipia West Sub Counties in Kenya, where public engagement will be undertaken.

Ideally, the applicant should meet the following criteria while submitting the EoI:


A COG is registered with the relevant authority at the national or county level.
Organization with core staff having field level experience in the specified targeted sub-county.
Track record of strong partnership with local communities, local authorities, and/or government agencies in previous activities.
Proven working experience in community-based interventions or promotion/outreach activities and other relevant activities related to food security and nutrition, climate change, and/or human health (including mental health), or closely related areas in the target counties.
Record of involving vulnerable and marginalized groups in previous organizational activities.
Demonstrated capacity and experience in any form of public engagement, e.g. engaging communities on agro-ecology, agroforestry, and rangeland management activities.
Previous engagement with Visibilize4ClimateAction project partners projects will be an added advantage. more

The Visibilize4ClimateAction project aims to make visible, through research, public and policy engagement, the impact of climate change on the nutritional status and mental health of vulnerable populations in the East African drylands (arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid zones), to catalyze context-specific climate policy and practice change at scale.

The focus of the call for expression is to... engage the public on 1) the concept of climate change and its linkage with health for empowerment, 2) co-creation, and co-learning on climate adaptations and mitigation measures (such as agroecology, agroforestry, or rangeland management) in place for practice and policy action,  involving communities in Turkana (Turkana North and Kibish), Samburu (Samburu Central), and Laikipia (Dry Sub-Humid)  counties in Kenya, and the general public. We therefore seek to recruit Community Organized Groups (CoGs) working/operating specifically in Samburu Central, Kenya, where public engagement will be undertaken.

Ideally, the applicant should meet the following criteria while submitting the EoI:


A COG is registered with the relevant authority at the national or county level.
Organization with core staff having field level experience in the specified targeted sub-county.
Track record of strong partnership with local communities, local authorities, and/or government agencies in previous activities.
Proven working experience in community-based interventions or promotion/outreach activities and other relevant activities related to food security and nutrition, climate change, and/or human health (including mental health), or closely related areas in the target counties.
Record of involving vulnerable and marginalized groups in previous organizational activities.
Demonstrated capacity and experience in any form of public engagement, e.g. engaging communities on agro-ecology, agroforestry, and rangeland management activities.
Previous engagement with Visibilize4ClimateAction project partners projects will be an added advantage. more

The Visibilize4ClimateAction project aims to make visible, through research, public and policy engagement, the impact of climate change on the nutritional status and mental health of vulnerable populations in the East African drylands (arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid zones), to catalyze context-specific climate policy and practice change at scale.

The focus of the call for expression is to... engage the public on 1) the concept of climate change and its linkage with health for empowerment, 2) co-creation, and co-learning on climate adaptations and mitigation measures (such as agroecology, agroforestry, or rangeland management) in place for practice and policy action,  involving communities in Turkana (Turkana North and Kibish), Samburu (Samburu Central), and Laikipia (Dry Sub-Humid)  counties in Kenya, and the general public. We therefore seek to recruit Community Organized Groups (CoGs) working/operating specifically in Turkana North and Kibish in Kenya, where public engagement will be undertaken.

Ideally, the applicant should meet the following criteria while submitting the EoI:


A COG is registered with the relevant authority at the national or county level.
Organization with core staff having field level experience in the specified targeted sub-county.
Track record of strong partnership with local communities, local authorities, and/or government agencies in previous activities.
Proven working experience in community-based interventions or promotion/outreach activities and other relevant activities related to food security and nutrition, climate change, and/or human health (including mental health), or closely related areas in the target counties.
Record of involving vulnerable and marginalized groups in previous organizational activities.
Demonstrated capacity and experience in any form of public engagement, e.g. engaging communities on agro-ecology, agroforestry, and rangeland management activities.
Previous engagement with Visibilize4ClimateAction project partners projects will be an added advantage. more

The consultant will:

Develop the induction and orientation module outlining clear topics to be covered during the session and the proposed mode of delivery
Conduct key informant interviews and focused group discussions with leadership and staff
Conduct training on culture shift with staff and or champions based on recommendations generated from the undertaking.
Provide coaching for key... groups and individuals essential for the implementation of the culture shift

Reporting and Supervision
The successful consultant (or team of consultants) will work under the supervision of the Chief of Staff in close consultations with the Executive Director and the culture shift committee.
Qualifications and Experience
APHRC is seeking a consulting firm or individual with demonstrated experience in conducting culture shift programs or institutional change management especially for not-for-profit international organizations. The consultant or, in the case of a firm, the lead consultant should be highly skilled and experienced with the following:

At least 10 years demonstrated experience in training, coaching and leadership in not-for-profit organizations
Strong planning, facilitation, interpersonal and communications skills
Excellent verbal and written communication in English more