The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and conducting policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues on the continent.

Scope of work

The consultants are expected to:

• Conduct the desk-based research to understand key drivers of the changes observed in Benin, Nepal and Peru countries, including changes in policies, and to draw out lessons for multi-sectoral action including youth engagement to improve Adolescent SRH outcomes. Each consultant will focus on one country.
• Draft a report (no more than 5 pages single-spaced, Calibri font-size 11) summarizing changes in select ASRH indicators in the country and documenting key lessons for multi-sectoral action.

Deliverables

• Draft report with a comprehensive list of references.

Duration of the consultancy

The consultancy is for 20 working days from the start of the contract. This consultancy is home-based.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

1. PhD in Public Health, Sociology, Demography or related fields. Advanced doctoral students who have completed their thesis work are also eligible.
2. Experience conducting research on ASRH preferably in the focus countries (Benin, Nepal, and/or Peru).
3. Excellent scientific writing skills.
4. Experience conducting literature reviews.
5. [For consultant working on desk-based research on Benin] Excellent written and spoken French language skills
6. [For consultant working on desk-based research on Peru] Excellent written and spoken Spanish language skills