Research Fellow – Mapping Africa’s Assistive Technology (AT) Landscape
Contract @inABLE posted 3 weeks ago in Research & Science Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Experience 1 Year
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
The Research Fellow will contribute to this objective by mapping Africa’s AT ecosystem to identify key actors, gaps, and opportunities; quantifying unmet financing needs and market potential for AT solutions; exploring pathways for adapting successful global AT models to Africa’s unique context; and developing practical training materials to support investors in deploying capital effectively within the AT space.
Scope of Work
Research & Data Collection
- Conduct desk research on Africa’s AT landscape: key startups, NGOs, governments, and investors.
- Identify and interview AT stakeholders (founders, investors, policymakers, users).
- Analyze global AT models (e.g., WHO AT2030, UK AT Fund) for applicability in Africa.
Market & Financing Analysis
- Quantify unmet AT financing needs by region, sector, and user group.
- Assess market potential for AT solutions in Africa, including revenue models and scalability.
- Identify barriers to adoption and investment in AT across the continent.
Pathway Development
- Propose actionable strategies to translate global AT success models to Africa (e.g., public-private partnerships, microfinance, impact investing).
- Develop case studies of successful AT interventions in Africa and other regions.
Investor Training & Advocacy
Co-create with Jaza Rift training modules for workshops on:
- The importance of AT in achieving SDGs.
- How to evaluate AT startups and projects.
- Risk mitigation and blended finance models for AT investment.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the 3-month fellowship, the Research Fellow will deliver:
A comprehensive report on Africa’s AT landscape, including:
- A database of key AT stakeholders.
- Analysis of financing gaps and market potential.
- Recommendations for investors and policymakers.
- A toolkit or training materials for investors on deploying capital into AT.
- A presentation summarizing findings and pathways for both organizations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Public health or related fields.
- 1+ years in research, consulting, or venture capital (ideally in health, tech, or impact investing).
- Strong personal commitment to Assistive Technologies and advancing inclusion within the disability space.
