Call for Contributors in Africa

The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is launching its thirteenth spherical of analysis for the Africa Integrity Indicators (AII), an annual mission in partnership with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. This mission evaluates key social, financial, political, and anti-corruption mechanisms on the nationwide stage throughout all African international locations. The new spherical will deal with the sensible implementation and enforcement of authorized and coverage frameworks in classes equivalent to security and the rule of regulation, sustainable financial alternative, and human improvement.

To accomplish this, AFIDEP is assembling a worldwide workforce of journalists, researchers, and material specialists throughout Africa to conduct unique analysis and collect information for the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are in search of professionals from journalism, academia, non-governmental organizations, and the non-public sector with a confirmed observe file in high-quality interviews and desk analysis. Candidates should have the ability to meet deadlines and reply to queries promptly. Interested people, together with earlier contributors, ought to apply on-line through this link.

Positions are open till crammed.

Project Roles:

• Lead Researcher: Experienced journalists (most well-liked) or researchers with confirmed experience in desk analysis, conducting unique interviews, and assessing social and financial points. Knowledge of Africa Integrity Indicators (e.g., transparency, accountability, gender, rural sector) and/or worldwide improvement is most well-liked. Strong command of English (or French for French-speaking international locations) is required. Candidates should reside in the nation of study, be unbiased of presidency, and have not less than 5 years of related skilled expertise.
• Country Reviewers: Experts who will present commentary on data submitted by Lead Researchers, making certain accuracy, relevance, and steadiness. Strong command of English (or French for French-speaking international locations) is required. Reviewers ought to have deep information of native anti-corruption mechanisms and improvement points.

Timing and Availability:

• Lead Researchers: Fieldwork begins in February/March 2025, with twelve weeks to submit solutions to 58 indicators. Availability is required by March 2026 for clarifications.
• Reviewers: Available to evaluation information between July and October 2025, with quick discover evaluation occasions (7-14 calendar days).

Compensation:

All work is compensated. Contributors shall be publicly acknowledged except they request in any other case.

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