Job Description

Terms of Reference: Quantitative Video Coders

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa-based international research institute committed to conducting high quality and policy-relevant multidisciplinary research.

Our researchers address critical development issues and challenges facing sub- Saharan Africa (SSA) in areas such as education, population, health, aging, urbanization, and wellbeing.

Our goal is to generate evidence for meaningful action, engage with policymakers in the region to disseminate our research findings, influence policy decisions, and improve the quality of life in Africa.

APHRC invites applications for Quantitative Video Observation Coders.

The field coders will code secondary data of classroom observation videos using a classroom observation instrument that assesses classroom quality.

The classroom observations video recordings capture information about classroom teaching and learning processes, and additionally, teacher pedagogical and content knowledge and student participation and interactions between teachers and students

Duties & Responsibilities

• Code recorded classroom observation videos using a quantitative classroom observation instrument;


• Attend training and debriefing meetings;


• Submit completed checklists in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the field of education;


• Have proven experience in quantitative video coding;


• Fluent in using computer applications;


• Demonstrated understanding of various instruments utilized for classroom observations;


• Have experience working in a primary or secondary setting in Kenya;


• Have strong communication skills;


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;


• Have experience in administering observation checklists;


• Must be a fluent speaker of English, and Kiswahili.

How to Apply

Interested candidates to submit their application documents to consultancies@aphrc.org by December 6, 2021.

Please indicate ‘Video Coder’ on the email subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of vulnerable persons.

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