The Program Associate will provide technical and operational support for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs. This will involve the day-to-day management of all program workflows and the provision of direct oversight for program analysts and interns who are executing assigned program activities.  

The Assistant Legal Officer will provide support to the legal team by conducting research, reviewing policies, and assessing legal frameworks with a focus on health, education, policy and human rights law. The role requires a keen interest in policy development, legal research, and analysis of laws and policies relating to health, education, human rights, social justice, and related areas. The candidate will contribute to projects that review and shape laws and policies to align with best practices and international human rights standards.

The Access to Finance Associate will be responsible for the design, implementation, supervision, and communication for access to finance programs. The role will support and coordinate engagement between SCIDaR, financial institutions, and target recipients, with a focus on health for the purpose of developing and launching viable access to finance products, with a focus on micro-credit. S/he will coordinate with the financial institutions in developing project-specific financial products for targeted participants of the project and promoting and tracking the deployment and repayment of loan products in the project.

The Bilingual Intern will provide technical and operational support for the execution of the OBR Project. The OBR Africa project is a project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve digital payment systems in the health sector beginning with polio outbreak campaigns. The objective of this project is to deploy innovative digital payment systems to improve the timely payment of frontline polio campaign workers and reduce the leakage of funds by ensuring direct payment to the campaign workers. On this project, we also provide project management and coordination support to track the progress of activities of other partners. The activities of the Bilingual Intern will involve the day-to-day execution of all the program’s workflows.

The Communications Specialist will play a crucial role in managing the communication of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). They will execute the CEO’s brand guideline, ensuring the CEO’s voice and message resonate effectively with all stakeholders. The Communications Specialist will develop compelling narratives and messages for diverse audiences, manage media inquiries and cultivate positive media coverage, and draft speeches and presentations that reflect the CEO's vision.

The Senior Finance Officer provides technical financial management and supervision to colleagues, clients and stakeholders of SCIDaR. S/he will work directly with the Head of Finance to provide guidance on funding information, budgetary control and management, regulatory compliance, monitoring of expenditures, financial reporting, project accounting and cash management, cost analysis and compliance for all projects across SCIDaR to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources in line with SCIDaR financial management policies and procedures.

Thrive with a team that is passionate about building the capacity of intellectuals across Africa. With SCIDaR, you do not only share your experiences but also make a lasting global impact.  

Join a stream of smart enthusiastic individuals to intern where you can gain relevant experiences and develop key professional skills while contributing to SCIDaR’s organizational goals.  

Perform assigned responsibilities, collaborate with team members, and adhere to company policies. Strong communication, problem-solving, and work ethic required. Adaptability, initiative, and willingness to learn are valued.