Capacity Strengthening of Research in Education Fellows on Gender, Technology, and Emerging Issues
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Mizizi Elimu Afrika
- Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Programme/ Project design & management, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 10+ years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 02/07/2026
- Location: Kenya
Introduction
Mizizi Elimu Afrika (formerly Zizi Afrique Foundation) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving foundational learning in Kenya and the region. Through the integration of evidence, policy, and practice, Mizizi leverages research as a driver of equitable, inclusive, and contextually grounded education systems. The organization envisions a world where all children and youth have the foundational skills to learn, thrive, and participate meaningfully in their communities.
Purpose of the Assignment
Mizizi Elimu Afrika, in partnership with Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) established the Gender in Education Research Fellowship as part of its Organizational Gender Transformation journey. The Fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven leaders working at the intersection of Gender and Education to accelerate efforts to advance gender-transformative policies and practices in Kenya.
The program onboarded twelve research fellows from both government and non-government organizations. This diversity has ensured a rich blend of perspectives and institutional experiences, critical for addressing systemic gender inequalities. The fellows are engaged in monthly co-creation meetings designed to advance dialogue and collaboration on researchable areas in gender and education. These sessions focus on identifying the root causes of gender problems facing girls and boys, men and women, and on exploring innovative approaches to close gaps in policy and practice. Through the Fellowship, fellows have identified existing research gaps in Gender and Education in Kenya, refined their understanding of gender-transformative frameworks, and designed research topics that respond to pressing national priorities. Further, the Fellowship’s training opportunities serve to build fellows’ capacity on 5 co-created issues in Gender and education, including the intersection between gender, technology, and emerging issues.
Qualifications and Desirable Skills
a. Should have a PhD or a Master’s degree ( in Gender Studies, Education Technology, Sociology, Public Policy, or a relevant field).
b. At least 10 years of demonstrated expertise in technology and gender, digital inclusion, or emerging technology governance within the African context.
c. Experience designing and delivering capacity-strengthening training for researchers, academics, or policy fellows.
d. Strong facilitation and participatory training skills, with sensitivity to diverse gender, cultural, and socio-technical contexts.
e. Demonstrated experience producing policy-relevant research related to technology, gender, or digital transformation.
f. Familiarity with African and Global South discourse on digital justice, decolonial technology futures, and inclusive innovation
Mizizi Elimu Afrika (formerly Zizi Afrique Foundation) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving foundational learning in Kenya and the region. Through the integration of evidence, policy, and practice, Mizizi leverages research as a driver of equitable, inclusive, and contextually grounded education systems. The organization envisions a world where all children and youth have the foundational skills to learn, thrive, and participate meaningfully in their communities.
Purpose of the Assignment
Mizizi Elimu Afrika, in partnership with Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) established the Gender in Education Research Fellowship as part of its Organizational Gender Transformation journey. The Fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven leaders working at the intersection of Gender and Education to accelerate efforts to advance gender-transformative policies and practices in Kenya.
The program onboarded twelve research fellows from both government and non-government organizations. This diversity has ensured a rich blend of perspectives and institutional experiences, critical for addressing systemic gender inequalities. The fellows are engaged in monthly co-creation meetings designed to advance dialogue and collaboration on researchable areas in gender and education. These sessions focus on identifying the root causes of gender problems facing girls and boys, men and women, and on exploring innovative approaches to close gaps in policy and practice. Through the Fellowship, fellows have identified existing research gaps in Gender and Education in Kenya, refined their understanding of gender-transformative frameworks, and designed research topics that respond to pressing national priorities. Further, the Fellowship’s training opportunities serve to build fellows’ capacity on 5 co-created issues in Gender and education, including the intersection between gender, technology, and emerging issues.
Qualifications and Desirable Skills
a. Should have a PhD or a Master’s degree ( in Gender Studies, Education Technology, Sociology, Public Policy, or a relevant field).
b. At least 10 years of demonstrated expertise in technology and gender, digital inclusion, or emerging technology governance within the African context.
c. Experience designing and delivering capacity-strengthening training for researchers, academics, or policy fellows.
d. Strong facilitation and participatory training skills, with sensitivity to diverse gender, cultural, and socio-technical contexts.
e. Demonstrated experience producing policy-relevant research related to technology, gender, or digital transformation.
f. Familiarity with African and Global South discourse on digital justice, decolonial technology futures, and inclusive innovation
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