Career Opportunity: Peer Facilitators
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a regional office in Dakar, Senegal.
Our researchers are contributing to the body of evidence about the critical issues in population health and wellbeing impeding Africa’s development in order to provide strong direction and recommendations to policy- and decision-makers at all levels.
Our priority research areas are Human Development, Health and Well-Being, Data Science and Evaluation, and Population Dynamics and Urbanization in Africa.
In addition to the research component, APHRC has other programmatic areas in Research and Related Capacity Strengthening, Policy Engagement and Communications, and International programs.
The APHRC invites applications for Peer Facilitators in one of its projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of art and theater-based interventions including attending training sessions.
- Develop and adapt training materials to meet the needs of a variety of learners.
- Provide feedback and assistance to aid in the development of the intervention delivery.
- Collaborate with other trainers and the project team to ensure the success of the intervention delivery.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities in order to remain abreast with the most effective art and theater education practices.
- Develop relationships with students, community partners and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be aged between 18-24 years.
- Worked in programs targeting young people including pupils/students especially from informal settlements.
- Able to facilitate interactive sessions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Capability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Enthusiasm for arts and dedication to fostering originality and self-expression.
- Education background in creative art, theater, or related discipline will be an added advantage
Application documents should include:
1. Cover letter
2. CV with contact details of three referees
3. Copy of National ID
4. Copies of your academic certificates and relevant testimonials.
Interested candidates are invited to submit the above documents via email to cvs@flexi-personnel.com by 28th April 2023.
Please indicate on the subject line of the email “Peer Facilitator – WeRise project. ”.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
APHRC and Flexi Personnel are equal opportunity employers and are committed to the protection of vulnerable persons.