African center for Early Childhood

The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD), established under Regulation No. 177/2024, is dedicated to advancing comprehensive, integrated and multisectoral Early Childhood Development (ECD) policies, systems and programs.

The Center works to strengthen government-led systems and promote equitable access to quality ECD services by generating and using evidence, supporting policy development, promoting innovation, strengthening the ECD workforce, and advancing standards and quality assurance.

Position: Junior Researcher

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Education

A Master’s degree in one of the following fields or a closely related discipline:

  • Early Childhood Development
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Education
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Global Health
  • Sociology
  • Social Anthropology
  • Development Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Public Policy
  • Economics
  • Statistics
  • Epidemiology, or
  • Other relevant fields related to Early Childhood Development and research.

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and exceptionally strong relevant research experience may be considered in accordance with AfC-ECD’s applicable recruitment policies.

Required Experience

  • At least two (2) years of relevant research or professional experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in research, surveys, assessments, data collection, literature reviews, policy research or related activities.
  • Experience working with universities, research institutions, government institutions, NGOs, development organizations or similar institutions is desirable.
  • Previous experience in Early Childhood Development, education, child development, public health, social protection or related areas is highly desirable.
  • Experience contributing to research publications, reports, policy briefs or academic papers is an advantage.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Duration: One year, with possibility of extension subject to performance, organizational need and availability of funds

Salary: In accordance with the AfC-ECD salary scale and applicable employment conditions

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: October 31, 2025

How To Apply

Application Requirements

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);

A cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for;

Copies of relevant academic credentials and certificates;

Names and contact details of two professional referees;

Samples of relevant research reports, publications, policy briefs or other research outputs, where available; and

Any other supporting documents requested by AfC-ECD.

The CV should clearly indicate the candidate’s educational qualifications, employment history, research experience, publications and relevant technical skills.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted via email to (Info@afcecd.org and fetiyatemam.coe@gmail.com) with the subject line “Expression of Interest –Junior Researcher– AfC-ECD” within 7 days from the date of posting.

N.B :

All Candidates should fill out the application by accessing the following link and thoroughly responding to all questions provided.

Link:- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9Hk1Pny7CM4cFFmxpyDN1MlUY0NfF4hNSztnIOhBmBNCHGg/viewform?usp=header

Please be aware that unless you fill out and submit the form in the above link, your application will not be taken into consideration.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

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