The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is recruiting a Research Fellow to come and head the Gender, Youth, and Inclusive Development Programme of ACTS. The programme focuses on enhancing the participation of women, youth and marginalised groups in the development, deployment and utilization of science, technology, and innovation for sustainable and inclusive development in Africa.

Vacancy Summary - Research Fellow

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About ACTS

The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a leading Intergovernmental STI policy Think Tank founded in 1988. Its mandate is to strengthen the capacities and policies of African countries and institutions to use science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development. ACTS is based in Nairobi through a host agreement with the Kenya Government and enjoys international status. ACTS’ governing council depicts its international status. It has representation from Ghana (current chair), Ethiopia, Malawi, Cote d’Ivoire, UK, Sweden, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO).

ACTS is currently implementing its seventh strategic plan (2022 - 2026) and pursuing the following five programmes: Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security (AFNS); Climate Resilient Economies (CRE); Science, Technology, Innovation, Knowledge and Society (STIKS); Digital Innovation and Knowledge Economy (DIKE); and Gender Youth and Inclusive Development (GYID). These programmes are delivered through policy research, policy engagement, capacity building and technology brokerage.

Job Specifications

The Research Fellow will head and support the development of the newly established Gender, Youth and Inclusive Development Programme within ACTS. He/she will contribute towards strengthening the participation of women, youth and marginalised groups in the development, deployment, application and utilization of science, technology, and innovation for sustainable and inclusive development. Specifically, the Research Fellow will be expected to handle the following core tasks as a minimum at the program level.

• Provide leadership to the programme.
• Support the integration of gender, youth and inclusive development in all projects undertaken in all the five programs of the organisation.
• Mobilise resources through proposals development targeting projects in gender, youth and inclusive development.
• Undertake policy research, capacity building and training
• Support capacity building activities related to STI, gender, youth, and inclusive development.
• Produce high quality policy outputs (not limited to policy briefs, dissemination workshops and knowledge exchange events).
• Support junior researchers in the program.

Minimum Requirements

The candidate must hold a PhD Degree in a gender, youth and inclusive development or relevant field from a recognized institution; and have at least the following:

• A minimum of 3 years post PhD research experience in the field of gender, youth and inclusive development
• An established publication record (e.g. minimum 4 publications; preferably in peer reviewed journals).
• Evidence of winning research project funding (preferably as principal investigator).
• Evidence of organizing policy dialogue and outreach workshops.
• Management and leadership experience.

 Minimum Competences 

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume and scanned copies of academic certificates as a single document, including contact details for 3 references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 16:00 hrs East Africa Time on Saturday 15^th April 2023..