Research Capacity Strengthening Project Manager at African Population and Health Research Center

 APHRC seeks to recruit a Project Manager to coordinate APHRC Hub activities.

The Project Manager will assist the RCS Director in coordination of RCS activities of HRP Alliance partners within the region and ensure that the project work plan is implemented efficiently and effectively, in order to meet agreed targets and deliver value for money. S/he will assist in the preparation, review and periodic revision of detailed work plans and lead in the implementation of the work plans. S/he will monitor and ensure all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved. S/he will also assist in the management of stakeholder relations and engagement. S/he will also work closely with the Training Coordinator to identify training needs, develop curriculum and coordinate the delivery of training workshops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all capacity building program deliverables are met according to expected standards and in a timely manner;
• Coordinate external stakeholder engagements and research training workshops;
• Assess external research training priorities based on needs and resources;
• Maintain proper records and liaise with requisite staff to develop promotional materials;
• Review training curriculum and organize training of facilitators;
• Coordinate capacity sharing efforts to convert research findings into accessible policy engagement tools, training modules, webinars and practice guidelines;
• Develop and oversee a framework for measuring impact and outputs;
• Work closely with WHO- HRP Alliance partners both at regional level and in Geneva to coordinate on shared tasks and deliverables;
• Prepare project reports; and
• Represent the Center in national forums including relevant technical working groups and expert committees.

Qualifications and Experience:

• MPH MSc/ / MA in a relevant field with 3-5 years’ relevant experience or BS/BA in a relevant field with at least 5-7 years’ experience working in the private sector or NGO;
• Demonstrable experience managing donor grants or funds;
• Strong experience with research, data collection and management, analysis and report preparation;
• Experience in evidence synthesis and knowledge translation;
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written, and demonstrated expertise in report writing, preparation of communication materials and oral presentation;
• Experience in scientific writing including development and successful submission of abstracts, their presentation and knowledge management;
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Considerable experience in in collaborative work with partners at multiple levels including working with international organizations;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Proficiency in French will be an advantage.