2025 Research Internship Opportunities at APHRC – 40 Vacancies – Nairobi, Kenya

2025 Research Internship Opportunities at APHRC – 40 Vacancies – Nairobi, Kenya

Essential Job Details

• Position: Research Intern (Multiple Projects Available)
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Job Type: Hybrid (3 – 6 months, starting April 2025)
• Vacancies: 40 internship positions
• Job Category: Research, Public Health, Capacity Strengthening
• Application Deadline: March 21, 2025
• Reporting to: Assigned Supervisor

Introduction

Join a transformative internship experience designed for aspiring researchers passionate about making meaningful contributions to public health, social sciences, and development across sub-Saharan Africa. This hybrid internship, running for 3 to 6 months starting April 2025, offers hands-on exposure, mentorship from seasoned researchers, and critical real-world research skills. Successful candidates will actively contribute to groundbreaking projects addressing key population and health issues, impacting communities across Kenya and beyond. This internship is a remarkable opportunity to build your professional network, enhance your academic credentials, and prepare for future leadership roles in research and policy formulation.

About African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is Africa’s leading research organization committed to generating high-quality, actionable research and building the capacity of African scholars. Headquartered in Kitisuru, Nairobi, APHRC drives impactful, evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan Africa through cutting-edge research, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

Since its inception, APHRC has been at the forefront of public health, population dynamics, education, and sustainable development research, actively influencing policies to enhance the wellbeing of African populations. Through its Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division, APHRC empowers young researchers by fostering individual and institutional research excellence, thus promoting local ownership of African solutions to global challenges.

Internship Project Areas

The 2025 internship opportunities cover diverse research areas including, but not limited to:

1. Evaluating gender transformative parenting interventions (Kakamega)
2. Child stimulation and brain function using neuroimaging
3. Centralized ECD data visualization system (Nairobi, Homa Bay, Isiolo)
4. Teacher professional development (TPD)/Sex Ed Pipeline
5. Kenya National Survey on gender norms and adolescent health
6. Health and wellbeing among adolescents
7. General Administration (Legal and Compliance)
8. Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP)
9. African Research Excellence Fund Fellowship Program
10. WHO HRP Alliance Hub
11. Community of Practice Facilitation
12. Gates’ Virtual Academy – Financial Grants Management
13. Data Science Without Borders/DASSA
14. Agent-Based Modelling (ABM)
15. INSPIRE Mental Health
16. General Data Science Program Assistant
17. Multimorbidity in Africa: Digital Innovation
18. New ICT Projects (Gates’ Virtual Academy)
19. Education, Youth Employment (EYE) focus area
20. Lived experiences of abortion in Benin/Togo
21. Quality post-rape/abortion care in Kilifi
22. Leveraging HDSS for family planning (WARO)
23. HPV vaccination and cervical cancer control
24. African Journals Visibility Platform
25. Ending FGM/C project evaluation
26. MEL Portal, Data Quality Assurance
27. Director of Program Synergy’s Office
28. Regional Education Data and Evidence
29. Urban Education and foundational learning
30. Climate change, nutrition, and mental health impacts
31. Inclusive early learning for children with disabilities
32. AfriFOODlinks
33. Information and Computer Technology (ICT)
34. People and Culture (HR)
35. Software Development Operations
36. Gender and Education Program
37. Large language models for depression screening
38. Evaluation of Intern and Scholar Programs

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Collaborate closely with the assigned supervisor to create clear internship objectives and a structured work plan.
• Develop and execute research activities as outlined in your individual internship plan.
• Engage in data collection, analysis, and interpretation under expert supervision, ensuring high-quality research outcomes.
• Participate actively in project meetings and workshops, providing valuable contributions and insights.
• Draft reports and presentations showcasing research findings clearly and compellingly.
• Complete and submit project-specific documentation promptly, ensuring accurate records of your internship activities.
• Deliver a structured set of objectives and regular progress updates to your supervisor, ensuring accountability and continuous professional growth.
• Present findings through a final internship seminar (Brown Bag Presentations) at APHRC to share knowledge and foster collaboration.
• Complete and submit an internship evaluation form and participate actively in internship follow-up surveys to help improve future internship offerings.

Qualifications and Skills

Candidates should possess the following essential qualifications and competencies:

• Academic Background: Completed or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Population Studies, Demography, Statistics, Epidemiology, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related disciplines.
• Research Skills: Demonstrated capability or coursework in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies.
• Analytical Proficiency: Competence in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, using software such as SPSS, R, STATA, NVivo, or similar tools.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively in multicultural environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ethical Research Practices: Commitment to ethical research principles, confidentiality, and data integrity.

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete the online internship application form.

Step 2: Email the following merged into ONE PDF document to aphrctraining@aphrc.org (Subject: “2025 INTERNSHIP”):

• Curriculum Vitae (Maximum 2 pages)
• Certificate(s): Degree certificates
• Recommendation letters: One or two letters highlighting academic capabilities and research suitability

Deadline: Applications close March 21, 2025. Late/incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Equal Opportunity Disclaimer

APHRC provides equal opportunities and accommodates applicants with disabilities upon request.