Call for Applications for Ethics Officer (Voluntary Virtual Position)

Role: Africa Independent Ethics Committee (AIEC) Ethics Officer

Due date: 30 March 2025

The Ethics Officer will support the Africa Independent Ethics Committee (AIEC), whose purpose is to uphold ethical standards and promote culturally relevant practices, in managing ethics applications. The Ethics Officer role ensures efficient and timely processing and clear communication between applicants and the AIEC. All work will be done online, so you can apply from any country in Africa. The key responsibilities are:

1. Receive applications: Log an ethics application number and ensure all required information is submitted.
2. Check compliance: Conduct an initial review to check compliance with submission and ethical requirements.
3. Communicate with AIEC: Share the application with ethics committee members securely via agreed document sharing application.
4. Liaison between applicants and AIEC: Relay queries and coordinate responses during the review process.
5. Issue outcome letters: Prepare and issue outcome letters to applicants after the committee’s decision.
6. Reporting: Requesting, communicating and filing reports from applicants at required intervals.

To apply, first read information about ethics available here or using the links below, in particular the 8 Ubuntu principles for ethical research and the San Code of Ethics. Then write a statement of between half and full page about why you think you fit this position. Email your statement to: ethics@africasocialwork.net

• Committee Members
• Why the AIEC?
• San Code of Research Ethics
• African Research Ethics and Malpractice Statement (AREMS)
• Eight Basic Ubuntu Ethics in Research
• How to Write a Research Ethics Statement
• Ethics Guidelines from African countries
• Application Form for AIEC advice
• Terms and Conditions of Use of AIEC Services

While there is no payment for this role, it provides an important opportunity to strengthen your profile, market your institution and support African-initiated work to advance ethical research.