Research Opportunity at The African Institute for Development Policy: Contribute to the Africa Integrity Indicators 2025

The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)  is a pan-African non-profit research and policy institute established to bridge research, policy and practice in Africa’s development efforts. We seek to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and Africa’s Agenda 2063 in six areas:

• Population Dynamics & Development;
• Health & Wellbeing;
• Education & Skills Development;
• Environment, Energy & Climate Change;
• Economic Wellbeing;
• Governance & Accountability.

AFIDEP is a registered non-profit organization in Kenya and Malawi where it has offices (in Nairobi and Lilongwe)

About the Project

The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is launching its thirteenth round of research for the Africa Integrity Indicators (AII), an annual project undertaken in partnership with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

This project evaluates key social, economic, political, and anti-corruption mechanisms at the national level across all African countries. The new round will focus on the practical implementation and enforcement of legal and policy frameworks in categories such as safety and the rule of law, sustainable economic opportunity, and human development.

To accomplish this, AFIDEP is assembling a global team of journalists, researchers, and subject matter experts across Africa to conduct original research and gather data for the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking:

• Pprofessionals from journalism, academia, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector
• Proven track record in high-quality interviews and desk research.
• Candidates must be able to meet deadlines and respond to queries promptly.

Interested individuals, including previous contributors, should apply online via this link. Positions are open until filled.

Project Roles:

• Lead Researcher:
  • Experienced journalists (preferred) or researchers
  • Proven expertise in desk research, conducting original interviews, and assessing social and economic issues.
  • Knowledge of Africa Integrity Indicators (e.g., transparency, accountability, gender, rural sector) and/or international development is preferred.
  • Strong command of English (or French for French-speaking countries) is required.
  • Candidates must reside in the country of study, be independent of government
  • At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Country Reviewers:
  • Experts who will provide commentary on information submitted by Lead Researchers, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and balance.
  • Country Reviewers are experts in a specific country and have a deep knowledge of the local reality in relation to anti-corruption mechanisms and development issues.
  • Strong command of English (or French for French-speaking countries) is required.
  • Reviewers should have deep knowledge of local anti-corruption mechanisms and development issues.

Timing and Availability:

• Lead Researchers: Fieldwork begins in February/March 2025, with twelve weeks to submit answers to 58 indicators. Availability is required through March 2026 for clarifications.
• Reviewers: Available to review data between July and October 2025, with short notice review times (7-14 calendar days).

Compensation:

All work is compensated. Contributors will be publicly acknowledged unless they request otherwise.