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

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