JOB PURPOSE
The Research Associate position is designed to support Amref's business development activities within the HSS Directorate, especially as we pursue upcoming funding opportunities related to Primary Health Care, Integration and health equity. The Associate will play a crucial role in aligning internal resources, conducting research, and supporting proposal development to ensure Amref's success in expanding its mission across the continent
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct Research and Analysis
Perform thorough research into relevant funding opportunities, analyzing donor priorities, project objectives, and alignment with Amref's areas of expertise and strategic vision.
Develop situational assessments to evaluate Amref's technical capabilities, using case studies to highlight impact stories and reinforce Amref's potential value in proposals.
Collect and interpret data on health trends, specific country needs, and target populations to identify areas where Amref can address critical health gaps.
Conduct literature reviews and collect, analyze, and synthesize data to inform ongoing and future projects.
Assist in identifying and fostering research partnerships with academic institutions, NGOs, and other health organizations to strengthen Amref's technical collaborations.
Support Internal Coordination and Strategic Alignment
Coordinate efforts across departments to maximize resource efficiency, ensuring consistency and alignment throughout the proposal development process.
Map Stakeholders and Build Partnerships
Assist in identifying potential partners, stakeholders, and community groups that align with Amref's strategic objectives, working closely with project leads.
Research and document successful partnership models and interventions that could be tailored to Amref's initiatives to enhance program impact.
Coordinate with partners to share data and insights, deepening the quality and relevance of research inputs in proposal development.
Contribute to Proposal Development
By drafting essential proposal sections, including project context objectives, and technical strategies, to align with donor expectations and effectively showcase Amref's capabilities.
Knowledge Management and Documentation
Manage systems that organize and store research findings, project reports, and other knowledge assets, ensuring that information is easily accessible to support decision-making.
Create summaries, briefs, and knowledge-sharing materials that document key insights, best practices, and lessons learned from Amref's projects.
Regularly update and maintain Amref's knowledge repositories, making sure data, resources, and information are consistently archived and can be accessed for future initiatives.
Provide General Research and Administrative Support
Undertake additional research and project-based assignments as assigned by the Senior Director of the Health Systems Strengthening Directorate.
Support the preparation of presentations, briefs, and summary reports to advance Amref's strategic business development and resource mobilization efforts.
Organize Reporting and Documentation
Produce timely progress updates and summaries for internal teams, ensuring findings are accessible for ongoing and future proposal efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Systems, International Development, Social Sciences, or related field (or a Bachelor's with significant relevant experience). Experience in research, proposal development, or program coordination in the health sector.
Proven experience with literature reviews, data collection, and analysis for health program development or grant applications.
Research skills in systematic literature reviews, health data analysis, and synthesizing findings into actionable insights.
Familiarity with knowledge management systems and tools for organizing and sharing research outputs.
Exceptional writing skills for drafting proposals, concept notes, reports, and knowledgesharing materials.
Strong presentation and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information effectively.
Project coordination experience, including collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and engaging stakeholders and partners.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Technical knowledge of health systems strengthening, primary health care, familiarity with key health challenges and trends affecting health systems in Africa, including service delivery models.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
High professionalism, strong ethics, adaptability, and commitment to Amref's mission to improve health in Africa.