Speak Up Africa recruits 01 Policy and research Manager

Speak Up Africa recruits 01 Policy and research Manager

Speak Up Africa is a Policy and Advocacy Action Tank dedicated to catalyzing leadership, enabling policy change, and increasing awareness for sustainable development in Africa. Through our platforms and relationships and with the help of our partners, we ensure that policy makers meet implementers; that solutions are showcased and that every sector – from individual citizens and civil society groups to global donors and business leaders – contributes critically to the dialogue and strives to form the blueprints for concrete action for public health and sustainable development.

• Based in: Dakar, Senegal
• Reports to : Policy and Research Manager
• Duration : One (1) year

Roles and Responsibilities

Speak Up Africa aims to cater to the strategic and practical needs of sustainable development advocates in Africa.The intern will be supervised by the Policy and Research Manager[1] and her work will support the Senior Advisor in Health and Sanitation Policy and Financing’s portfolio.

More specifically, the Policy & Research Intern will:

• Support the review and development of the learning agenda’s action plan, and the dissemination of best practice documents related to program planning and implementation.
• Review and provide feedback on policy and research documents developed by third-party entities (consultants, partners, etc.).
• Develop a series of gender case studies related to sanitation, neglected tropical diseases and malaria.
• Support the Global Health Research and Development (GHR&D) agenda through the review of technical notes and strategic documents (AMA, AMATA, etc).
• Support the organization’s capacity building agenda through evaluations to inform curriculum improvement
• Participate in policy-related events as agreed.
• Any other tasks related to policy and research development.

Required Profile

• Masters’ student or graduate in public policy, public health, sustainable development or related studies
• Proven analytical skills and sound knowledge of human development and social policies in Africa.
• Competent researcher, with a good understanding of practical research methods, and the ability to use a range of research techniques.
• Clear and accurate communication skills in writing, and orally with colleagues and partners.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Fluent in French and English.

Documents to be provided

• A detailed and up to date resume
• internship application letter
• Copy of degrees from completed training and work/internship certificates ;
• References.

Application process

Please send your applications to info@speakupafrica.org. The closing date for applications is March 04, 2022. Please specify the title of the position in the subject line.